OT: Brazilian whacks

2008-11-12 Thread Bob W
Just when you've got the old man out of the way and are looking forward to the inheritance, Sod's Law kicks in: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7722420.stm Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Anyone using photoshop on a netbook?

2008-11-12 Thread Paul Ewins
I have been thinking of getting one of the cheap netbooks that have appeared over the last year or so. Today I saw an Acer and a Toshiba that both had 1gb of RAM and a 100+GB hard drive and were running XP. That seems like the ideal travel computer to me, something that has plenty of storage space

Re: Opinions about DA 17-70/4 SDM wanted

2008-11-12 Thread Thibouille
Hehe I have an eye on that one as well ;) On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 5:14 AM, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thibouille wrote: Boris, my 16-45 may go at a time or another ... I just dunno yet. Please let me know when you would know ;-). But many ideas are running through my head,

Re: Anyone using photoshop on a netbook?

2008-11-12 Thread Adam Maas
I don't have a netbook, but I do have a close cousin, the Fujitsu U810 Mini-Tablet (Same Intel A110 processor as most netbooks, 1GB RAM, 40GB HDD, 5.6 display with the same 1024x600 resolution as most netbooks and Vista. The U-801 is also a tablet PC). It's OK for viewing RAW files as long as you

Re: The fleet's in

2008-11-12 Thread John Sessoms
Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: The fleet's in http://www.web-options.com/L1030016.jpg Very well caught! Indeed. It was, of course, a fleeting moment... Too late. That ship has sailed. Water under

Re: [OT] Professional photography tips with Thomas

2008-11-12 Thread John Sessoms
From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] David J Brooks wrote: Kenny boy needs to read this one. Lots of material here, Dave I know Kenny boy claims to be intentionally funny, I believe the reverse to be true. One's reach should always exceed one's grasp. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: [OT] Professional photography tips with Thomas

2008-11-12 Thread John Sessoms
From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] I take it your's misspells correctly spelled words? David J Brooks wrote: On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 6:51 PM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: depth og field Some one is using my spell checker again Eye halve a spelling chequer It came with my

Re: PESO - Rambo's Subway Ride

2008-11-12 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 8:57 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like it... Thanks, Peter, and thanks to everyone else who commented. Can't go wrong with a pretty girl and a dog... ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: [OT] Professional photography tips with Thomas

2008-11-12 Thread David Savage
2008/11/13 John Sessoms [EMAIL PROTECTED]: From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] I take it your's misspells correctly spelled words? David J Brooks wrote: On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 6:51 PM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: depth og field Some one is using my spell checker again Eye

Re: The fleet's in

2008-11-12 Thread DagT
Den 12. nov.. 2008 kl. 16.07 skrev John Sessoms: Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: The fleet's in http://www.web-options.com/L1030016.jpg Very well caught! Indeed. It was, of course, a fleeting moment...

OT: Buying imaging industries here and there...

2008-11-12 Thread Dario Bonazza
Apparently, Sigma is buying Foveon and Panasonic is buying Sanyo. http://www.dpreview.com/news/0811/0801sigmafoveon.asp http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101sid=aJHUHunAg2Rwrefer=japan Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Gallery of Air Show pics from today

2008-11-12 Thread P. J. Alling
John Sessoms wrote: From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Note that's a CF-104 being flown by Starfighters in that shot. And there's nothing unsafe about the Starfighter, it was a superb high-altitude interceptor and was quite safe in that role. As long as the engine's running. Engine out

Re: [OT] Professional photography tips with Thomas

2008-11-12 Thread P. J. Alling
John Sessoms wrote: From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] I take it your's misspells correctly spelled words? David J Brooks wrote: On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 6:51 PM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: depth og field Some one is using my spell checker again Eye halve a spelling

Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway

2008-11-12 Thread mike wilson
From: PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/11/11 Tue PM 03:35:04 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway Here's a source for the polishing compound:

Re: Opinions about DA 17-70/4 SDM wanted

2008-11-12 Thread Boris Liberman
In fact, to disclose even more details on my pondering, I am thinking of selling FAJ 18-35 (probably somewhat overdue anyway), a film body and a 21 ltd (please notice) and buy Tamron 17-35/2.8. Then I'll have 2 Tamron zooms and 4 Pentax full frame primes - quite enough for me. Boris On Wed, Nov

Re: OT: Brazilian whacks

2008-11-12 Thread Bruce Walker
Bob W wrote: Just when you've got the old man out of the way and are looking forward to the inheritance, Sod's Law kicks in: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/7722420.stm Wow! The chances of that happening are about one in a Brazilian. -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway

2008-11-12 Thread mike wilson
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2008/11/11 Tue PM 02:59:19 GMT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway - Original Message - From: mike wilson Subject: Re: OT: cleaning the windshield

Re: PESO - Rambo's Subway Ride

2008-11-12 Thread P. J. Alling
Give me a magazine with a picture of a beautiful girl, a baby or a dog on it, and I'll give you a magazine that sells! -- William Randolph Hearst Err I guess... http://bp1.blogger.com/_-qF6CbJo2vY/RmQTXuXBLnI/AYw/hib49IDKW5E/s1600-h/Lampoon82.jpg frank theriault wrote: On

Re: OT: Buying imaging industries here and there...

2008-11-12 Thread P. J. Alling
Dario Bonazza wrote: Apparently, Sigma is buying Foveon and Panasonic is buying Sanyo. http://www.dpreview.com/news/0811/0801sigmafoveon.asp http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101sid=aJHUHunAg2Rwrefer=japan Dario Well consolidation in hard economic times is expected. -- You

RE: PESO - Rambo's Subway Ride

2008-11-12 Thread Anthony Farr
A friend of mine mentioned that his wife told him he could bring home a redhead if she could share, I didn't ask a redheaded what... Perhaps she wanted to start a fire: http://www.redheads.com.au/index.htm regards, Anthony -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [OT] Professional photography tips with Thomas

2008-11-12 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 8:59 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I take it your's misspells correctly spelled words? Whjy yes it does. Dave David J Brooks wrote: On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 6:51 PM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: depth og field Some one is using my spell checker

Re: K20D now $770

2008-11-12 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Nov 11, 2008 at 10:40 PM, Bran Everseeking [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:17:16 -0500 P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now listed at buydig.com for 759.95 with free case, /Pentax/ extended warranty, and a free 4 gig card. IIRC this is exactly what happened to

Re: PESO - Rambo's Subway Ride

2008-11-12 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 12:40 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Give me a magazine with a picture of a beautiful girl, a baby or a dog on it, and I'll give you a magazine that sells! -- William Randolph Hearst Give that magazine or I'll blow your f***ing head off!

Re: PESO - Rambo's Subway Ride

2008-11-12 Thread P. J. Alling
frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 12:40 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Give me a magazine with a picture of a beautiful girl, a baby or a dog on it, and I'll give you a magazine that sells! -- William Randolph Hearst Give that magazine or I'll blow

Re: PESO - Rambo's Subway Ride

2008-11-12 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 1:35 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 12:40 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Give me a magazine with a picture of a beautiful girl, a baby or a dog on it, and I'll give you a magazine that sells!

Re: PESO - Rambo's Subway Ride

2008-11-12 Thread P. J. Alling
frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 1:35 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 12:40 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Give me a magazine with a picture of a beautiful girl, a baby or a dog on it, and I'll

Re: Pentax 'ad' :)

2008-11-12 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 11:52 AM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree with Cotty. I agree with Bob. I find that much easier to say than I agree with Cotty. cheers, frank ;-) -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Rambo's Subway Ride

2008-11-12 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 2:00 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can't be Warren, Warren's dead, man. Yes, he is but I was making reference to his song Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner. The last line of it goes: Patti Hearst Heard the burst Of Roland's Thompson gun And bought it.

Re: PESO: a forest

2008-11-12 Thread Toine
Thanks everyone for your comments. I explored more panning and camera tossing: http://www.repiuk.nl/ssp_director/p.php?a=T0ZLXDw9JzcieXhiOHZtcHB9Ijk%2BKTcmMSAkPTU4Jy0rMDw%2BIDk1IiYx http://www.repiuk.nl/ssp_director/p.php?a=T0ZLXDw6IjUieXhiOHZtcHB9Ijk%2BKTcmMSAkPTU4Jy0rMDw%2BIDk3Iic3 if the

Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway

2008-11-12 Thread Ken Waller
Be mindful that you'll be removing glass as you remove scratches etc. Remove too much you'll introduce optical distortion to your windshield. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: cleaning the

PESO: Hay Bales

2008-11-12 Thread Jack Davis
Each of the past six years, I've entered at least one piece in the Sacramento Fine Art Centers Photo Odyssey. In the first three years, I won, in descending order, one each of; first place, second place and honorable mention. First and second place were in BW Nature and the other, color scenic.

RE: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway

2008-11-12 Thread Bob W
I have windshields. When one of them gets dirty from flies, rain and the normal detritus of fast sports car driving I put the clean one on and send the dirty one to Leica in Solms for re-grinding. They've given me a free pair of sunglasses because the windscreens exhibit 'above average'

Re: PESO: Gallery of Air Show pics from today

2008-11-12 Thread Walter Hamler
I have seen these Starfighters twice now this year. The amazing thing I heard about them is that they are brand new. Made in 2006. It seems that Canada is the only country still licensed to make the Starfighter. There is another team of Starfighter pilots, both retired Air Force Generals I

Re: Pentax 'ad' :)

2008-11-12 Thread P. J. Alling
frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 11:52 AM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree with Cotty. I agree with Bob. I find that much easier to say than I agree with Cotty. any yet you said it anyway... (and Firefox's spell checker still wants to rename you frank

RE: Opinions about DA 17-70/4 SDM wanted

2008-11-12 Thread John Whittingham
Hi Boris The Tamron 17-35 has quite a bit of field curvature resulting in a lot of images that do not look sharp at the edges. This was something I found quite unacceptable in a lens I used mainly for landscape and group photographs and I eventually sold it and bought the DA 16-45. The DA

Re: Pentax 'ad' :)

2008-11-12 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 3:42 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: snip (and Firefox's spell checker still wants to rename you frank diphtheria) ...back in the '70's I had this punk band... cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO: Gallery of Air Show pics from today

2008-11-12 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:31:49 -0500, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I have seen these Starfighters twice now this year. The amazing thing I heard about them is that they are brand new. Made in 2006. It seems that Canada is the only country still licensed to make the Starfighter.

PESO - The Opinion

2008-11-12 Thread frank theriault
A new genre: The candid self-portrait! ;-) Here I am on the weekend, looking at my partner (who's not in the pic, she's on the other side of the woman with the handbag) as she models a new sweater for me whilst shopping. Apparently my opinion matters...

RE: PESO - The Opinion

2008-11-12 Thread Bob W
A new genre: The candid self-portrait! ;-) Here I am on the weekend, looking at my partner (who's not in the pic, she's on the other side of the woman with the handbag) as she models a new sweater for me whilst shopping. Apparently my opinion matters...

Re: PESO - The Opinion

2008-11-12 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 4:17 PM, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good job you didn't see yourself doing that! That's the tricky part: fooling myself into thinking that I'm ~not~ going to take a photo - and then doing it! Fortunately, I'm a pretty gullible guy. Nice picture. Did you find that

Re: PESO - The Opinion

2008-11-12 Thread Jack Davis
Did you speak candidly when asked about the sweater? Unique perspective and a fine 'stomach' shot. ;) Jack --- On Wed, 11/12/08, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO - The Opinion To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date:

Re: PESO - The Opinion

2008-11-12 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:12:09 -0500, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: A new genre: The candid self-portrait! ;-) Here I am on the weekend, looking at my partner (who's not in the pic, she's on the other side of the woman with the handbag) as she models a new sweater for me

Re: PESO: Gallery of Air Show pics from today

2008-11-12 Thread John Sessoms
From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Note that's a CF-104 being flown by Starfighters in that shot. And there's nothing unsafe about the Starfighter, it was a superb high-altitude interceptor and was quite safe in that role. As long as the engine's running. Engine out performance leaves

Re: PESO: Hay Bales

2008-11-12 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 3:18 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Each of the past six years, I've entered at least one piece in the Sacramento Fine Art Centers Photo Odyssey. In the first three years, I won, in descending order, one each of; first place, second place and honorable

Re: PESOs: Denver architecture

2008-11-12 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Nov 8, 2008 at 10:23 AM, Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Downtown Denver has more architectural interest than many American cities I've visited. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=8158726size=lg (K10D, DA 50-200, ISO 400, f/9.5 @ 1/180)

Re: PESO: Hay Bales

2008-11-12 Thread Jack Davis
Much appreciated comments, Frank. Kind'a the way I saw it, too. Jack --- On Wed, 11/12/08, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: Hay Bales To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 1:44 PM

Re: PESO: Hay Bales

2008-11-12 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Nov 12, 2008, at 14:05 , Jack Davis wrote: Much appreciated comments, Frank. Kind'a the way I saw it, too. Jack Reminds me of my misspent youth, climbing up to the top of the piles of bales at my uncles farm in Phoenix. Hot, and you'll never forget the sweet smell of fermenting

Re: PESO: Hay Bales

2008-11-12 Thread Joseph McAllister
I meant Very Fine photo, Jack On Nov 12, 2008, at 14:05 , Jack Davis wrote: Much appreciated comments, Frank. Kind'a the way I saw it, too. Jack Joseph McAllister Pentaxian -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: PESO: Hay Bales

2008-11-12 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 5:15 PM, Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very nice shot, Frank. Why thanks, Joe. I remember that shoot - it was a tough one. The sun was harsh, the shadows were cold, we were inundated with bugs and other vermin. But we stuck it out until we got just the

Re: Hay Bales

2008-11-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Nice one, Jack. Shadow pattern very nice. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 2:18 PM Subject: PESO: Hay Bales Each of the past six years, I've entered at least one

Re: PESO - The Opinion

2008-11-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Fun shot idea, Frank. You look quite handsome! ;-) Composition really cool too. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 3:12 PM Subject: PESO - The Opinion A new

Re: PESO: Hay Bales

2008-11-12 Thread PN Stenquist
The pattern of columns and shadows make this a very interesting shot. Nice work. Paul On Nov 12, 2008, at 3:18 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Each of the past six years, I've entered at least one piece in the Sacramento Fine Art Centers Photo Odyssey. In the first three years, I won, in descending

Re: PESO: Hay Bales

2008-11-12 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Nov 12, 2008, at 14:29 , frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 5:15 PM, Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Very nice shot, Frank. Why thanks, Joe. I remember that shoot - it was a tough one. The sun was harsh, the shadows were cold, we were inundated with bugs and

Re: PESO - The Opinion

2008-11-12 Thread Joseph McAllister
Except for the terrific barrel distortion! Where'd you get that cheap piece of glass? You know, he'd look even thinner with out that fattening distortion! :-) On Nov 12, 2008, at 14:31 , Christine Aguila wrote: Fun shot idea, Frank. You look quite handsome! ;-) Composition really

Re: PESO: Hay Bales

2008-11-12 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 3:18 PM, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: e attached might have taken a large ribbon in that show. Just for fun. Jack All comments appreciated. http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=342 Very good. Since we are horse folk here, we like it.:-) K10D,

Re: PESO - The Opinion

2008-11-12 Thread David J Brooks
Interesting. You shop with out bunny ears.:-) Dave On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 4:12 PM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A new genre: The candid self-portrait! ;-) Here I am on the weekend, looking at my partner (who's not in the pic, she's on the other side of the woman with the

Re: PESO: Hay Bales

2008-11-12 Thread Jack Davis
Kind words, Joe. Thanks! Jack --- On Wed, 11/12/08, Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: Hay Bales To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 2:16 PM I meant Very Fine photo, Jack

Re: PESO - The Opinion

2008-11-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Looks good Frank, and you could almost fool me that you didn't know the photog was taking it! Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 5:06 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Interesting. You shop with out bunny ears.:-) Dave On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 4:12 PM, frank theriault [EMAIL

Re: PESO: Hay Bales

2008-11-12 Thread Jack Davis
I was there too, Joe. What I remember most about it was the moment it took as I actually stepped out of the car, rested the camera on an 18% grey bean bag, placed on top of the open car door, and set off the shutter. I was immediately drained of intense emotion as I sank limply back into the

Re: Hay Bales

2008-11-12 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks Christine, very much. Jack --- On Wed, 11/12/08, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Hay Bales To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 2:30 PM Nice one, Jack. Shadow pattern very

Re: PESO: Hay Bales

2008-11-12 Thread Jack Davis
Yes, the K10D w/80~320 are my constant back up. The K20D is boss, however, when called upon. ;) Jack --- On Wed, 11/12/08, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: Hay Bales To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date:

PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread Scott Loveless
Here's the list for 2009 unless a bunch of people really don't like something. 1. Posed 2. Monochrome 3. Abstract 4. Water 5. Roots 6. Travel 7. Aviation 8. Night and Astro-photography 9. Transportation 10. Vernacular or snapshot 11. Pentax Kids! (pictures your

Re: PESO: Hay Bales

2008-11-12 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Paul. You identified those elements that caught my eye. Jack --- On Wed, 11/12/08, PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: PN Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO: Hay Bales To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 2:34 PM The

Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway

2008-11-12 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Ken Waller Subject: Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway Be mindful that you'll be removing glass as you remove scratches etc. Remove too much you'll introduce optical distortion to your windshield. Unless it's a GM

Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway

2008-11-12 Thread Scott Loveless
On 11/12/08, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Ken Waller Subject: Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway Be mindful that you'll be removing glass as you remove scratches etc. Remove too much you'll introduce optical

Re: PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 6:56 PM, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Opinions most welcome. The November PUG will be up in a couple hours. Looks like a fun year. Thanks. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

RE: PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread Bob W
When do people have to submit photos for the PUG - 15th of the month, last of the month? Although I don't use Pentax stuff anymore I think it might be quite interesting to try and shoot for the theme and put the best shot on my website for the world's admiration. I can put the themes and

Re: PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread Mark Roberts
Scott Loveless wrote: Here's the list for 2009 unless a bunch of people really don't like something. 1. Posed 2. Monochrome 3. Abstract 4. Water 5. Roots 6. Travel 7. Aviation 8. Night and Astro-photography 9. Transportation 10. Vernacular or snapshot 11. Pentax

RE: PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread Bob W
Scott Loveless wrote: Here's the list for 2009 unless a bunch of people really don't like something. 1. Posed 2. Monochrome 3. Abstract 4. Water 5. Roots 6. Travel 7. Aviation 8. Night and Astro-photography 9. Transportation 10. Vernacular

Re: PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread Christine Aguila
Scott: The line-up gets my vote! Nice theme picks, Scott. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Wednesday, November 12, 2008 5:56 PM Subject: PUG themes Here's the list for 2009 unless a

Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway

2008-11-12 Thread P. J. Alling
Wow man, like driving on drugs... Ken Waller wrote: Be mindful that you'll be removing glass as you remove scratches etc. Remove too much you'll introduce optical distortion to your windshield. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: mike wilson

Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway

2008-11-12 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Nov 12, 2008, at 16:01 , Scott Loveless wrote: On 11/12/08, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Ken Waller Subject: Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway Be mindful that you'll be removing glass as you remove scratches

Re: PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Nov 12, 2008, at 16:18 , Bob W wrote: Scott Loveless wrote: Here's the list for 2009 unless a bunch of people really don't like something. 1. Posed 2. Monochrome 3. Abstract 4. Water 5. Roots 6. Travel 7. Aviation 8. Night and Astro-photography 9. Transportation 10.

Re: PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread Scott Loveless
On 11/12/08, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When do people have to submit photos for the PUG - 15th of the month, last of the month? Historically, it's been the 21st. But I typically don't pull the submit form down until I'm ready to upload the PUG, which is usually well after the 1st. (I'm

Re: PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread Scott Loveless
On 11/12/08, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aha, you backed off the Nudes theme after all! Chicken! Quite the contrary. Feel free to submit all the nudes you want. Actually, I'd prefer that you do. Just don't expect to see them on the PUG. g -- Scott Loveless New Cumberland,

Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway

2008-11-12 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Nov 12, 2008, at 16:24 , P. J. Alling wrote: Wow man, like driving on drugs... 'tis quite exhilarating, actually. You must try it sometime... Wheee Dude, I can fly...! Bank to the left, yaw to the right, pull back on the wheel to get over these slowpokes in front... Joseph McAllister

Re: PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread Scott Loveless
Thanks for the replies. Any suggestions on order? Or shall I just roll a 12-sider? On 11/12/08, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's the list for 2009 unless a bunch of people really don't like something. 1. Posed 2. Monochrome 3. Abstract 4. Water 5. Roots

Re: PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread Peter Loveday
Aha, you backed off the Nudes theme after all! Chicken! it would be easy to incorporate nudes into any of those themes: Roots - well, that's kind of like abstract, with hair. For us Australians on the list, nudes for this one is a given, hair or not. Love, Light and Peace, - Peter

Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway

2008-11-12 Thread PN Stenquist
I recall driving on magic mushrooms in the late sixites. I think the scientific name is syllicybin or something like that. Anyway, it was interesting because the car remained stationery to my mind's eye, but the road raced by under me at 80 mph or so. Somehow I survived the sixties. Paul

Re: PESO - The Opinion

2008-11-12 Thread P. J. Alling
Brian Walters wrote: On Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:12:09 -0500, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: A new genre: The candid self-portrait! ;-) Here I am on the weekend, looking at my partner (who's not in the pic, she's on the other side of the woman with the handbag) as she

Re: PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread Scott Loveless
On 11/12/08, Peter Loveday [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aha, you backed off the Nudes theme after all! Chicken! it would be easy to incorporate nudes into any of those themes: Roots - well, that's kind of like abstract, with hair. For us Australians on the list, nudes for

Re: PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread David Savage
2008/11/13 Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 11/12/08, Peter Loveday [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Aha, you backed off the Nudes theme after all! Chicken! it would be easy to incorporate nudes into any of those themes: Roots - well, that's kind of like abstract, with hair.

Re: PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread P. J. Alling
Pentax Kids! - my son, the pornographer. A friend of mine asserts he was a pornographer, until they took away his pornograph... Bob W wrote: Scott Loveless wrote: Here's the list for 2009 unless a bunch of people really don't like something. 1. Posed 2. Monochrome

Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway

2008-11-12 Thread Joseph McAllister
Gee... I was describing a trip from Framingham Mass over to Wellesley, on Rte 9, in 1973. And it's spelled Lysergic Acid Diethyl- amide! And I did remember I couldn't really fly before I got to that car ahead - get it? ahead? Heh Heh Oops, gotta get my hanky to catch that drool now...

Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway

2008-11-12 Thread P. J. Alling
It's spelled psyliocybin, and my question is are you sure? (you survived that is) PN Stenquist wrote: I recall driving on magic mushrooms in the late sixites. I think the scientific name is syllicybin or something like that. Anyway, it was interesting because the car remained stationery to my

Re: PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread Scott Loveless
On 11/12/08, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 2008/11/13 Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 11/12/08, Peter Loveday [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Roots - well, that's kind of like abstract, with hair. For us Australians on the list, nudes for this one is a given, hair or

Re: OT: cleaning the windshield so I can see the Blue Ridge Parkway

2008-11-12 Thread Mat Maessen
On 11/12/08, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's spelled psyliocybin, and my question is are you sure? (you survived that is) ... road raced by under me at 80 mph or so. Somehow I survived the sixties. Well, if that's all he remembers of the sixties, he was definitely there. :-) -Mat

PESO: Br'er Fox

2008-11-12 Thread Walter Hamler
http://walthamler.smugmug.com/gallery/4592986_mrB5J#415945995_zgZm9-XL-LB He was suning himself in our backyard and scoping out our cat. Luckily the cat was inside the sunroom, but they were watching each other closely. Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread Peter Loveday
Yes, Dave, I know what it means. Just wanted to know what to expect from Peter's photograph. Thanks though. :P Oh, it could go any way. The plural wording of the theme adds an extra challenge :) - Peter -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Br'er Fox

2008-11-12 Thread David Savage
Neat shot. Even though they are an introduced pest here I still find them cute :-) Cheers, Dave 2008/11/13 Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://walthamler.smugmug.com/gallery/4592986_mrB5J#415945995_zgZm9-XL-LB He was suning himself in our backyard and scoping out our cat. Luckily the

Re: PUG themes

2008-11-12 Thread David Savage
2008/11/13 Peter Loveday [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Yes, Dave, I know what it means. Just wanted to know what to expect from Peter's photograph. Thanks though. :P Oh, it could go any way. The plural wording of the theme adds an extra challenge :) Pete, you now have a have a lot to live up to

Re: PESO: Br'er Fox

2008-11-12 Thread Jack Davis
Nicely captured critter, Walt. Jack --- On Wed, 11/12/08, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Br'er Fox To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 6:46 PM

Re: PESO: Br'er Fox

2008-11-12 Thread PN Stenquist
Nice shot, handsome animal. Although not a pleasant animal. Paul On Nov 12, 2008, at 9:46 PM, Walter Hamler wrote: http://walthamler.smugmug.com/gallery/4592986_mrB5J#415945995_zgZm9-XL-LB He was suning himself in our backyard and scoping out our cat. Luckily the cat was inside the sunroom,

Re: PESO - Rambo's Subway Ride

2008-11-12 Thread John Sessoms
From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Give me a magazine with a picture of a beautiful girl, a baby or a dog on it, and I'll give you a magazine that sells! -- William Randolph Hearst Anyone who hates dogs and kids can't be all bad. - W.C. Fields ;-D -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO: Br'er Fox

2008-11-12 Thread Bob Sullivan
Walt, Great, I love it! We don't see them very often here. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 8:46 PM, Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://walthamler.smugmug.com/gallery/4592986_mrB5J#415945995_zgZm9-XL-LB He was suning himself in our backyard and scoping out our cat. Luckily

RE: PESO - Rambo's Subway Ride

2008-11-12 Thread Anthony Farr
-Original Message- From: P. J. Alling Give me a magazine with a picture of a beautiful girl, a baby or a dog on it, and I'll give you a magazine that sells! -- William Randolph Hearst A dingo's got my baby! - Lindy Chamberlain -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Br'er Fox

2008-11-12 Thread Ken Waller
Cute, healthy looking one! Nice catch. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO: Br'er Fox http://walthamler.smugmug.com/gallery/4592986_mrB5J#415945995_zgZm9-XL-LB He was suning himself in our backyard

Re: PESO: Br'er Fox

2008-11-12 Thread Joseph McAllister
Beautiful Fox photo, Walt. Never had that opportunity. Darn... On Nov 12, 2008, at 18:46 , Walter Hamler wrote: http://walthamler.smugmug.com/gallery/4592986_mrB5J#415945995_zgZm9-XL-LB He was suning himself in our backyard and scoping out our cat. Luckily the cat was inside the sunroom, but