PESO 2008 - 158 - GDG

2008-10-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I continue my early morning walks. These days, leaving the apartment at 6am, it's almost an hour before dawn with sunrise happening about 20-25 minutes later. I usually go about a 1-1.2 mile walk, stop for coffee and do some reading, and then walk back in the dawn twilight. I love watching

PESO 2008 - 158 - GDG

2008-10-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I continue my early morning walks. These days, leaving the apartment at 6am, it's almost an hour before dawn with sunrise happening about 20-25 minutes later. I usually go about a 1-1.2 mile walk, stop for coffee and do some reading, and then walk back in the dawn twilight. I love watching

Re: F--k Full Frame

2008-10-23 Thread mike wilson
From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/10/23 Thu AM 01:09:34 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: F--k Full Frame 2008/10/23 Matthew Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED]: If you want more skin than that, you'll be waiting until spring at least. November hit early

Re: F--k Full Frame

2008-10-23 Thread Sandy Harris
On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 4:38 PM, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's fast approaching bikini season here. I prefer it when they move s l o w l y. mark -- Sandy Harris, Quanzhou, Fujian, China -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: F--k Full Frame

2008-10-23 Thread David Savage
2008/10/23 mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: From: David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/10/23 Thu AM 01:09:34 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: F--k Full Frame 2008/10/23 Matthew Hunt [EMAIL PROTECTED]: If you want more skin than that, you'll be waiting until

Re: Peso Life north of 19th

2008-10-23 Thread AlunFoto
2008/10/22 Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Brings back chilly memories of my living in the US mid west and ratifies my decision to move to California many years ago. Does this mean we now have a 'global cooling' happening? No, but it could mean you have a *local* cooling. :-) Autumn is behind

Re: Peso Life north of 19th

2008-10-23 Thread David J Brooks
On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 9:23 AM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2008/10/22 Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Brings back chilly memories of my living in the US mid west and ratifies my decision to move to California many years ago. Does this mean we now have a 'global cooling' happening? No,

PUG themes

2008-10-23 Thread Scott Loveless
Possibilities: Transportation Posed Monochrome Abstract water Roots Travel macro Aviation Night and Astro-photography Lo-fi (pin hole, holga, lens baby, etc.) Nensha (just kidding. I don't think Pentax makes any lenses for this.) re-creation or emulation vernacular or snapshot I got an offlist

Re: PUG themes, submissions, and some random crap

2008-10-23 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 5:31 PM, John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is wrong with these Canadians? Its frikin cold out, thats what.:-) Then put it away. Its hard to catch. Keep slipping out of the traps. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PUG themes

2008-10-23 Thread David J Brooks
Those all seem do able. Dave On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 9:29 AM, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Possibilities: Transportation Posed Monochrome Abstract water Roots Travel macro Aviation Night and Astro-photography Lo-fi (pin hole, holga, lens baby, etc.) Nensha (just kidding.

PESO - Forever?

2008-10-23 Thread frank theriault
Perhaps they were a tad optimistic in their market research? http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2008/10/some-things-just-arent-forever.html Or perhaps some things just aren't meant to be... ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PUG themes

2008-10-23 Thread ann sanfedele
How about one month devoted to film, Kodachrome or other? Most everyone has some in their files even if they went digital a while back. Instead of aviation why not flight ? (so we can use birdies instead of planes) ann Scott Loveless wrote: Possibilities: Transportation Posed

Re: PESO 2008 - 158 - GDG

2008-10-23 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 2:16 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I continue my early morning walks. These days, leaving the apartment at 6am, it's almost an hour before dawn with sunrise happening about 20-25 minutes later. I usually go about a 1-1.2 mile walk, stop for coffee and do

Dumb Computer Questions

2008-10-23 Thread William Robb
Well, they are all dumb, aren't they? My computer clock all of a sudden can't keep time anymore. Is this the battery on the motherboard dying? Anyway, I'm off to the salt mine. Theres no salt, but that's what makes the work so hard. Thanks William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Forever?

2008-10-23 Thread Jack Davis
Very astute catch, Frank. Wonder how many of such targets I'm missing? ;( Jack --- On Thu, 10/23/08, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - Forever? To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008, 6:41

Re: Fall is beautiful

2008-10-23 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Oct 22, 2008 at 4:57 PM, Roman Melihhov [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://roman.blakout.net/?blog=20081015214910 fall is colorful and bright, fall is dark, fall is wet, but above all the words - pictures speak. send yours, Thank you. Those are beautiful photos! cheers, frank --

Re: PESO - Forever?

2008-10-23 Thread Charles Robinson
On Oct 23, 2008, at 8:41, frank theriault wrote: Perhaps they were a tad optimistic in their market research? http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2008/10/some-things-just-arent-forever.html Or perhaps some things just aren't meant to be... I like this one. Perfect irony, and good tones

Re: Dumb Computer Questions

2008-10-23 Thread Scott Loveless
On 10/23/08, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, they are all dumb, aren't they? My computer clock all of a sudden can't keep time anymore. Is this the battery on the motherboard dying? Probably. That's the most likely explanation, anyway. If you've made any changes to your BIOS

Re: F--k Full Frame

2008-10-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: Mat Maessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 10/22/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/157-corinium.jpg I think you cut off the legs on that shot... -Mat Venus de Milo's boyfriend? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Forever?

2008-10-23 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 11:10 AM, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like this one. Perfect irony, and good tones from white to black there. Rich and creamy... I know it's not your style necessarily, but it seems to me that the rigid subject of a brick-front building just begs

Re: Fall is beautiful

2008-10-23 Thread Jack Davis
Missed this one. Very nice collection, Roman. Jack --- On Thu, 10/23/08, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Fall is beautiful To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Thursday, October 23, 2008, 7:59 AM On Wed, Oct 22,

Re: PESO - Forever?

2008-10-23 Thread Charles Robinson
On Oct 23, 2008, at 11:07, frank theriault wrote: So, yeah, I agree that it should be rotated about a degree, but given my current issues, it wasn't to be. Oh... sorry, I completely forgot about that! As you were -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN

Re: Peso Life north of 19th

2008-10-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] n Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 9:23 AM, AlunFoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2008/10/22 Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Brings back chilly memories of my living in the US mid west and ratifies my decision to move to California many years ago. Does this mean we now

single light portraits

2008-10-23 Thread Scott Loveless
Heya! Anyone have any single light portraits to share? Also, what are you opinions are using a single light? -- Scott Loveless New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: Dumb Computer Questions

2008-10-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, they are all dumb, aren't they? My computer clock all of a sudden can't keep time anymore. Is this the battery on the motherboard dying? If it's a Windoze/Intel box, probably. The good news is if the mother board's a fairly recent design (since

potentially controversial: The NY Times on the Panasonic G1

2008-10-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
For those interested in a non-photography-world reviewer's impressions ... http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/23/technology/personaltech/23pogue.html?_r=28dpcoref=sloginoref=slogin or http://tinyurl.com/6rcj49 enjoy G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: F--k Full Frame

2008-10-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 23, 2008, at 9:08 AM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Mat Maessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 10/22/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/157-corinium.jpg I think you cut off the legs on that shot... -Mat Venus de Milo's boyfriend? Now *that's*

Re: single light portraits

2008-10-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 23, 2008, at 9:52 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: Anyone have any single light portraits to share? Also, what are you opinions are using a single light? I tend to use mostly single light sources in portraiture, usually combining a single light with something to diffuse it so that it is a

Re: potentially controversial: The NY Times on the Panasonic G1

2008-10-23 Thread Charles Robinson
On Oct 23, 2008, at 12:19, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: For those interested in a non-photography-world reviewer's impressions ... http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/23/technology/personaltech/23pogue.html?_r=28dpcoref=sloginoref=slogin or http://tinyurl.com/6rcj49 I was hoping it would be

Re: potentially controversial: The NY Times on the Panasonic G1

2008-10-23 Thread Steve Desjardins
I just saw this and was going to send a post about it. This reviewer seems like a reasonable sort but isn't a photo-weenie like those of use here (and I saw that with great fondest for y'all.) His most serious reason for not buying the camera is that next year's model will have video

Re: potentially controversial: The NY Times on the Panasonic G1

2008-10-23 Thread Charles Robinson
On Oct 23, 2008, at 13:43, Steve Desjardins wrote: His most serious reason for not buying the camera is that next year's model will have video capabilities. ..and that it's heavier and not really any smaller than the smallest DSLR (Olympus 420). Or did I read that incorrectly?

Re: PESO: temple tower

2008-10-23 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 4:49 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 1:49 PM, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Subash wrote: Here's what I did just for fun: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/subash.jpg Oh, that looks neato I like Mark's version, too. Not

Re: potentially controversial: The NY Times on the Panasonic G1

2008-10-23 Thread Steve Desjardins
He does say As a result, the new G! occupies 29 cubic inches , in contrast to the 64 cubic inches for the Nikon (D90); it weighs 8 oz vs. 22. He also says it's bigger and heavier than the Olympus 420. The 420 weighs 13.4 oz (so I suspect he meant to write 18 oz. for the G1) and is 38.6 cubic

RE: single light portraits

2008-10-23 Thread John Celio
Anyone have any single light portraits to share? Also, what are you opinions are using a single light? snip And here I used the same bounce flash capability but reflecting it with my hand ... http://homepage.mac.com/godders/160-self-portrait-2.jpg Speaking of self-portraits, and since I

Re: potentially controversial: The NY Times on the Panasonic G1

2008-10-23 Thread Adam Maas
On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 2:51 PM, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Oct 23, 2008, at 13:43, Steve Desjardins wrote: His most serious reason for not buying the camera is that next year's model will have video capabilities. ..and that it's heavier and not really any smaller than

the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2008/10/safety.html I hate this stuff. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: single light portraits

2008-10-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 23, 2008, at 12:17 PM, John Celio wrote: Speaking of self-portraits, and since I only own one P-TTL flash (I've got other slave flashes, but rarely use them), here's something I shot a couple nights ago, to illustrate the new beard style I chose for my 30th birthday:

RE: single light portraits

2008-10-23 Thread John Celio
http://tinyurl.com/5bpnrz My gosh, is it really 1870 again? ]:-) Heard it before. I've had this style for two days now and have already heard every possible taunt and tease under the sun. John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

PS CS4

2008-10-23 Thread John Celio
Anyone gotten Photoshop CS4 yet? How is it, compared to CS3? John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2008/10/safety.html I hate this stuff. Come on. Even Lagerfeld wears one... http://blog.patricegabin.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/jaunetmoche.jpg The copy says: It's yellow, it's shabby, it doesn't

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread Doug Brewer
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2008/10/safety.html I hate this stuff. G I guess requiring drivers to pay attention is out of the question. Also, if everyone else is wearing one of these things and you're not, wouldn't you be the most visible? -- PDML

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 3:17 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2008/10/safety.html I hate this stuff. Personally, I think those vests look rather jaunty. ;-) Okay, seriously, you wouldn't catch me dead in one of those. Perhaps dead

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 3:56 PM, Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I guess requiring drivers to pay attention is out of the question. Also, if everyone else is wearing one of these things and you're not, wouldn't you be the most visible? I'm always visible due to the aluminium foil helmet

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 23, 2008, at 12:36 PM, John Celio wrote: Anyone gotten Photoshop CS4 yet? How is it, compared to CS3? I've not bought it yet, but I had some time testing it the other day. Favorable impressions for sure. Upgrade from CS, CS2 and CS3 for $200 (for the CS4 standard package, not the

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-23 Thread Scott Loveless
On 10/23/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Oct 23, 2008, at 12:36 PM, John Celio wrote: Anyone gotten Photoshop CS4 yet? How is it, compared to CS3? I've not bought it yet, but I had some time testing it the other day. Favorable impressions for sure. Upgrade from CS,

Re: single light portraits

2008-10-23 Thread Charles Robinson
On Oct 23, 2008, at 14:30, John Celio wrote: http://tinyurl.com/5bpnrz My gosh, is it really 1870 again? ]:-) Heard it before. I've had this style for two days now and have already heard every possible taunt and tease under the sun. Oh, I'll bet there are more out there you've not

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread John Francis
On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 03:56:58PM -0400, frank theriault wrote: On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 3:17 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2008/10/safety.html I hate this stuff. Personally, I think those vests look rather jaunty. ;-)

Re: PESO - Forever?

2008-10-23 Thread Brian Walters
Well seen, Frank. Put a smile on my face first thing in the morning Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Thu, 23 Oct 2008 09:41:37 -0400, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Perhaps they

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread Scott Loveless
On 10/23/08, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think this has anything to do with any nanny states though. My take is that it's about federal versus state funding and about who bears liability in the event of an incident. It's about an overly litigious society that has to

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread Cotty
On 23/10/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed: http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2008/10/safety.html I hate this stuff. I hate it when it becomes law - too over the top. I carry a hi-vis vest that I wear when working on roads or highways - I'd rather be seen and not hit! I

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-23 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Oct 23, 2008, at 1:22 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: One word. Torrent. Huh? G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 4:45 PM, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's about the Fed passing yet another law that puts the financial burden of enforcement on the States. It's a strong arm tactic. Either you enforce it, or we pull your highway funding. Unfortunately, most States just

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread Cory Waters
frank theriault wrote: Okay, seriously, you wouldn't catch me dead in one of those. http://cwaters.smugmug.com/gallery/2793835_9yqag#149023483_6kmS2-A-LB Wished I'd had a reflective orange vest when this bloke was bearing down on me... CW -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: PESO - Forever?

2008-10-23 Thread Bob W
Well spotted! Perhaps they were a tad optimistic in their market research? http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2008/10/some-things-just-arent-forever.html Or perhaps some things just aren't meant to be... ;-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread Mark Roberts
John Francis wrote: Unfortunately it gives the cops yet another excuse to harass you if you try and take photographs of anything going on. That may, in fact, be the point... :( -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-23 Thread Cory Waters
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Oct 23, 2008, at 1:22 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: One word. Torrent. Huh? G What he means to say is that all those programs are likely available online now for the sum of $0.0 if you're willing to download the torrent files and connect to seeds that are

RE: PUG themes

2008-10-23 Thread Bob W
Aviation covers birds as well as planes, Avis being Latin for bird, omen and car rental. I guess it leaves out bats, pterodactyls and flying fish so you can put all those photos back in the shoe box. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread Scott Loveless
On 10/23/08, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Francis wrote: Unfortunately it gives the cops yet another excuse to harass you if you try and take photographs of anything going on. That may, in fact, be the point... :( So you tag team them. Show up in pairs and approach

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 4:57 PM, Cory Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: frank theriault wrote: Okay, seriously, you wouldn't catch me dead in one of those. http://cwaters.smugmug.com/gallery/2793835_9yqag#149023483_6kmS2-A-LB Wished I'd had a reflective orange vest when this bloke was

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-23 Thread Scott Loveless
On 10/23/08, Cory Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Oct 23, 2008, at 1:22 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: One word. Torrent. Huh? G What he means to say is that all those programs are likely available online now for the sum of $0.0 if you're

RE: single light portraits

2008-10-23 Thread Bob W
http://tinyurl.com/5bpnrz My gosh, is it really 1870 again? ]:-) Heard it before. I've had this style for two days now and have already heard every possible taunt and tease under the sun. If you had sex with Christopher Marlowe your baby would have a full beard! Bob -- PDML

Re: single light portraits

2008-10-23 Thread Scott Loveless
On 10/23/08, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://tinyurl.com/5bpnrz My gosh, is it really 1870 again? ]:-) Heard it before. I've had this style for two days now and have already heard every possible taunt and tease under the sun. If you had sex with Christopher

RE: single light portraits

2008-10-23 Thread Bob W
Heya! Anyone have any single light portraits to share? Also, what are you opinions are using a single light? David Bailey famously used only one light. When asked why he replied 'cause there's only one f_cking sun. If it's good enough for Rembrandt... Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread Bob W
frank theriault wrote: Okay, seriously, you wouldn't catch me dead in one of those. http://cwaters.smugmug.com/gallery/2793835_9yqag#149023483_6kmS2-A-LB Wished I'd had a reflective orange vest when this bloke was bearing down on me... CW Looks like you shave your legs and stick the

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread John Francis
On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 05:06:03PM -0400, Scott Loveless wrote: On 10/23/08, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: John Francis wrote: Unfortunately it gives the cops yet another excuse to harass you if you try and take photographs of anything going on. That may, in fact, be

Re: single light portraits

2008-10-23 Thread Scott Loveless
On 10/23/08, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Oct 23, 2008, at 9:52 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: Anyone have any single light portraits to share? Also, what are you opinions are using a single light? I tend to use mostly single light sources in portraiture, usually

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-23 Thread PN Stenquist
I ordered it, but it won't ship for another couple of weeks. At least that's what I've been told. Paul On Oct 23, 2008, at 3:36 PM, John Celio wrote: Anyone gotten Photoshop CS4 yet? How is it, compared to CS3? John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto --

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 5:11 PM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks like you shave your legs and stick the trimmings on your face. There are a few things: a) I didn't shave my legs this year for the first time in about 8 years - I think my smooth-legged days are behind me, b) I was

Batteries

2008-10-23 Thread John Sessoms
I'm getting tired of disposable batteries for flash. Even the Energizer Lithium batteries don't do that good a job, and they worked great for powering my *ist-D (better than NiMH). Anyone have experience to share using NiMH rechargeables in flash, particularly AF-500FTZ, AF-360FGZ or

Re: PESO - Forever?

2008-10-23 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 9:41 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perhaps they were a tad optimistic in their market research? I love it... it's a perfect match for my sense of humor. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO 2008 - 158 - GDG

2008-10-23 Thread Ken Waller
Very nice capture Godfrey, but in my minimalist mode I see a stronger image by cropping out some of the sky above to the right of the birds on the lines. I also see the tree as a destraction - YMMV Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Godfrey

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2008/10/safety.html I hate this stuff. G I guess requiring drivers to pay attention is out of the question. Being more visible to drivers who ARE paying attention might help them

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 3:17 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2008/10/safety.html I hate this stuff. Personally, I think those vests look rather jaunty. ;-) Okay, seriously, you wouldn't

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm always visible due to the aluminium foil helmet that I wear to ward off alien radio waves... cheers, frank Geez Frank, get with the program. Everybody knows aluminum foil is useless for that sort of thing. NASA or NSA or NRA, did a study years

Re: PESO: Covered Bridge

2008-10-23 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks greatly for the comments. The bridge does have a graceful sweep to it as a result of the arch. The preservation feature of covering the bridge is absolutely the reason for it. Keeping it clear of snow (in those climes) would, also, be a pretty good reason. New Brunswick would be one of

PESO: radical experience

2008-10-23 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Some more industrial nights and magic from Liège: http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/855640/display/14723576 As always... :-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. 10,

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread Ken Waller
Me too. Having done accident reconstruction on numerous highways/expressway etc. I wouldn't step onto a busy road without either a visibility vest or a spotter to keep me informed of traffic, but to have this mandated is wrong. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original

Re: Batteries

2008-10-23 Thread Adam Maas
I've used them in my Nikon Speedlights, and they work rather well as long as you remember to charge them the day before. -Adam On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 6:02 PM, John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm getting tired of disposable batteries for flash. Even the Energizer Lithium batteries don't

RE: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread Paul Ewins
On the other hand, glass half-full and all that, if you do have one of the vests then you are more likely to blend in and be ignored in a variety of situations. The vest will make you look like you belong there. Paul -Original Message-

RE: Batteries

2008-10-23 Thread John Celio
Anyone have experience to share using NiMH rechargeables in flash, particularly AF-500FTZ, AF-360FGZ or AF-540FGZ? I use NiMH batteries in my 540 and get generally great results. There can be slow recharge times after a lot of flashes, but that may just be normal. I don't know enough about

Re: PESO: radical experience

2008-10-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Ralf, You are the Master! Great night picture. You are inspiring me to try some. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 5:33 PM, Ralf R. Radermacher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some more industrial nights and magic from Liège: http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/855640/display/14723576

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-23 Thread David Savage
I just this weekend bought the LR 2 upgrade. Given how infrequently I use my (legal) copy of Photoshop CS3 Extended nowadays I think I'll give this upgrade a miss. Cheers, Dave 2008/10/24 John Celio [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Anyone gotten Photoshop CS4 yet? How is it, compared to CS3? John --

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread Bob Blakely
Well, we - as a nation - keep voting nannys into office. We have no one to blame but orselves. We have met the enemy and he is us! Walt Kelly, on a 1970 anti-pollution poster for Earth Day. Regards Bob... --- I don't mind if you

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread David Savage
2008/10/24 frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 3:17 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.nppa.org/news_and_events/news/2008/10/safety.html I hate this stuff. Personally, I think those vests look rather jaunty. ;-) Okay, seriously, you wouldn't

re: PESO: radical experience

2008-10-23 Thread John Sessoms
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Ralf R. Radermacher) Some more industrial nights and magic from Li?ge: http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/855640/display/14723576 As always... :-) Ralf I like it. Well seen. I see it's Portra400, but how much Photoshop after you scan it? -- PDML

*ist D and focus confirmation with M42 mount lenses?

2008-10-23 Thread Cymen Vig
Does the *ist D have focus confirmation with M42 mount lenses? If so, was support in the initial firmware or did it require an upgrade? I ask because on another forum (no, not that one -- forum.manualfocus.org) someone mentioned they had acquired and *ist D but it wasn't doing focus confirmation

PESO -- Fall Stairs

2008-10-23 Thread P. J. Alling
http://home.earthlink.net/~morephotos/PESO%20--%20fallstairs.html Equipment: Pentax *ist-Ds/smc Pentax A 24mm f2.8 As usual comments are welcomed but may be totally ignored. -- You get further with a kind word and a gun, than with a kind word alone. --Al Capone. -- PDML

Re: Stolen Stuff Saga... lengthy

2008-10-23 Thread Cymen Vig
I wish you all the best. You are facing some hard decisions. Having those lenses so close yet so far away... I can't imagine it. I hope one day karma comes around and some of it comes back to you. I think this thread (and the others on this topic) make those like me without any insurance start to

RE: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread John Coyle
Note too, that the French text at the foot of the page reads: Vest and triangle are becoming compulsory in every vehicle. Get them now. But, in France, even if you have them you can't photo anyone whom the court considers owns their image! So the paparazzi would not have been legally allowed to

Re: the nanny state continues to grow ...

2008-10-23 Thread Scott Loveless
On 10/23/08, John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Note too, that the French text at the foot of the page reads: Vest and triangle are becoming compulsory in every vehicle. Get them now. I specifically remember triangles and first-aid kits being required in Germany during the 80s. Wonder what

Re: *ist D and focus confirmation with M42 mount lenses?

2008-10-23 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:03:12 -0500 Cymen Vig [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does the *ist D have focus confirmation with M42 mount lenses? If so, was support in the initial firmware or did it require an upgrade? the K10D does and did out of the box... best I can do. Bran -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Batteries

2008-10-23 Thread Brian Walters
I haven't got the flash guns you mention but I use NiMH in the 330FTZ and the AF280T. They work fine. I highly recommend the Sanyo Eneloops - they retain a charge much longer than the generic brands I've used. They even come fully charged out of the packet. I also use them in the *ist DS and

Re: *ist D and focus confirmation with M42 mount lenses?

2008-10-23 Thread John Celio
Does the *ist D have focus confirmation with M42 mount lenses? If so, was support in the initial firmware or did it require an upgrade? It sure does, and straight out of the box, if I recall correctly. I used to use my *istD with m42 lenses all the time, and never had a problem with it not

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-23 Thread Brian Walters
Given the cost of the software and the substantial upgrade cost, I'll continue to cope with my copy of Photoshop 6 for the foreseeable future, although I might consider the next version of Elements if it has true 16 bit editing. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters

Re: Batteries

2008-10-23 Thread Charles Robinson
On Oct 23, 2008, at 17:02, John Sessoms wrote: I'm getting tired of disposable batteries for flash. Even the Energizer Lithium batteries don't do that good a job, and they worked great for powering my *ist-D (better than NiMH). Anyone have experience to share using NiMH rechargeables in

Re: PS CS4

2008-10-23 Thread Christine Aguila
Brian: I did the live chat-thing with adobe elements folks, PSE6 does, indeed, have 16 bit editing, which was the question I asked. Haven't upgraded yet, but probably will. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Covered Bridge

2008-10-23 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Oct 18, 2008 at 8:55 AM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last souvenir from yesterdays drive. This was taken at the South Yuba River state park, in a settlement named Bridgeport. It's claimed that this bridge, built in 1862, is the longest single span covered bridge (251') in

Re: PESO -- Fall Stairs

2008-10-23 Thread Jack Davis
Autumn Stairs sounds less dangerous. G Well assembled, interesting, stair tread layers of color. Nice catch, Peter. Jack --- On Thu, 10/23/08, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO -- Fall Stairs To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Yee Ha!!!

2008-10-23 Thread Christine Aguila
Just printed out my first 13 x 19 BW on Ultra Premium Matte. Yee Ha!!! If I do say so myself, it looks so cool. This printing is so much fun. Here's the photo: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8080119size=lg For the past couple of months, I've been photographing the construction that

OT: One Dollar Camera

2008-10-23 Thread John Celio
http://orudorumagi11.deviantart.com/art/One-Dollar-Camera-57014918 John -- http://www.neovenator.com http://www.cafepress.com/neovenatorphoto -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link

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