Re: Pentax Users Gallery

2009-06-06 Thread Bong Manayon
These are great--I especially like Reflection. I had a string of accepted photos the previous month then an equal number of rejected photos this month; the ones accepted were color touristy type photos while the recent rejects had a collection of black and whites (which included the Stripes photo

Re: PESO - Lucca bicycles

2009-06-06 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Joe! We noticed that lots of the bikes in Brugge and Basel were left unlocked, but in Italy they were all locked up. This has been a sabbatical--back in Philly in a few weeks. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Fri, 6/5/09, 27...@comcast.net 27...@comcast.net wrote: Nice

RE: The Keeper

2009-06-06 Thread Bob W
Here's a series of shots I took recently of my son Finn running around a play yard at a mall. It's a good example of how a bunch of nothing shots can lead to something if you just keep your eyes open and never stop shooting. I had the K20D out with a flash on it to capture the less

GESO: Grainy Eye Candy

2009-06-06 Thread Tim Bray
Warning: both kind of lurid. And one's a rose blossom (but with a handsome ant): http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/200x/2009/06/06/Grainy-Eye-Candy -T -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: The Keeper

2009-06-06 Thread Tim Bray
On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 4:58 PM, Brendan MacRaebrendanmacrae1...@yahoo.com wrote: Here's a series of shots I took recently of my son Finn running around a play yard at a mall. It's a good example of how a bunch of nothing shots can lead to something if you just keep your eyes open and never

Re: GOAY: GFM

2009-06-06 Thread Cotty
On 5/6/09, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: Really funny thread here--Stan Harding! That's great! You made a very funny boo-boo, Cotty. FYI: wife: Christine Aguila; her husband: Darrel Simmons. I kept my maiden name when we got married. I was letjagged ;-) -- Cheers,

Re: GOAY: GFM

2009-06-06 Thread Cory Waters
I just copied Cotty's spelling and names. I figured Cotty knew what he was doing... On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 3:56 AM, Cottycotty...@mac.com wrote: On 5/6/09, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: Really funny thread here--Stan Harding!  That's great! You made a very funny boo-boo, Cotty.

RE: GOAY: GFM

2009-06-06 Thread Bob W
I figured Cotty knew what he was doing... Mark! I just copied Cotty's spelling and names. I figured Cotty knew what he was doing... On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 3:56 AM, Cottycotty...@mac.com wrote: On 5/6/09, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: Really funny thread here--Stan

Re: GOAY: GFM

2009-06-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/6/09, Cory Waters, discombobulated, unleashed: I just copied Cotty's spelling and names. I figured Cotty knew what he was doing... Many have fallen following me ;-) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com

Re: PESO: Old Factory

2009-06-06 Thread Cory Waters
I like #1 alright but it needs to be dark outside :) What about IR? On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 9:38 PM, Bob Sullivanrf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: John, You're right, Elizabethton, Tennessee not North Carolina. Wow, and I even checked where the boarder was. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Jun 5, 2009

OT PESO - Assent

2009-06-06 Thread David Savage
G'day folks. Another from up north: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/3599963030/ Direct Link (~275kb) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3599963030_d1037e446b_o.jpg Enjoy, Cheers, Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: OT PESO - Assent

2009-06-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/6/09, David Savage, discombobulated, unleashed: G'day folks. Another from up north: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/3599963030/ Direct Link (~275kb) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3599963030_d1037e446b_o.jpg Enjoy, Cheers, Dave Very cool! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ ||

Re: Speaking of Cars

2009-06-06 Thread paul stenquist
HAR! Good one. Paul On Jun 6, 2009, at 12:35 AM, 27...@comcast.net wrote: Speaking of cars here's one for you, notice the sign and the color of the car. Joe http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5871398 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Galia and Boris PESO #021

2009-06-06 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! Though I am more than 1000 unread messages behind, I'd risk posting another PESO. Later on I will post a short write up about the gear that I used this time. http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2009/06/peso-2009-021.html Be brutal and honest :-). Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: The Keeper

2009-06-06 Thread Christine Aguila
What Bob said! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bob W p...@web-options.com To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 2:33 AM Subject: RE: The Keeper Here's a series of shots I took recently of my son Finn running around a play yard at

Re: Galia and Boris PESO #021

2009-06-06 Thread jdavisf8
Boris, Raspberry Flower: Appealing due to the peddle array. Raspberry: Only makes me a little hungry. Raspberry Flowers: Just doesn't work for me. Jack --- On Sat, 6/6/09, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Subject: Galia and Boris PESO #021

Re: Galia and Boris PESO #021

2009-06-06 Thread Jack Davis
Guess those things are petals huh? ...got to remember to spell check. :( Jack --- On Sat, 6/6/09, jdavi...@yahoo.com jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: From: jdavi...@yahoo.com jdavi...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: Galia and Boris PESO #021 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Saturday, June

Re: Pentax Users Gallery

2009-06-06 Thread Graydon
On Sat, Jun 06, 2009 at 01:19:01AM -0400, Matthew Miller scripsit: On Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 08:17:27PM -0400, Graydon wrote: Here they are, what do you think ? Thanks Joe http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9296930 Really splendid photo but it's violent (at least implicatively) so the

Re: Pentax Users Gallery

2009-06-06 Thread Scott Loveless
On 6/5/09, Graydon o...@uniserve.com wrote: On Fri, Jun 05, 2009 at 11:35:55PM +, 27...@comcast.net scripsit: I just had three more not accepted. I give up. Here they are, what do you think ? Thanks Joe http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9296930 Really splendid photo but

Re: PESO: Old Factory

2009-06-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Beyond my capabilities. Maybe Brooks can get it on his next visit. On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 6:10 AM, Cory Waterswaters.c...@gmail.com wrote: I like #1 alright but it needs to be dark outside :)   What about IR? On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 9:38 PM, Bob Sullivanrf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: John,

Re: Pentax Users Gallery

2009-06-06 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: Re: Pentax Users Gallery Can we please not refer to the Pentax Photo Gallery as the PUG? While most of us know the difference, there may be a newcomer who doesn't. Absolutely Refering to that upstart newbie gallery as the PUG

Re: Pentax Users Gallery

2009-06-06 Thread Scott Loveless
On 6/6/09, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless Subject: Re: Pentax Users Gallery Can we please not refer to the Pentax Photo Gallery as the PUG? While most of us know the difference, there may be a newcomer who doesn't.

Re: Galia and Boris PESO #021

2009-06-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Boris, Nice job on the Raspberry flower. It is a pleasing composition and lots of detail is in focus. Hard to do! The second shot of the fruit itself is technically fine, but not so exciting. It does convey a sense of fullness of the berry. The best part of Galia's photo is how the two blossoms

Re: Car History (was Re: Consumer Reports on cool cameras)

2009-06-06 Thread Walter Hamler
Cars I have owned 1962 Chevy Impala SS My first car. It was what got me my wife! 1957 Mercury Parklane Cruiser After getting the wife I had to downsize to the Mercury for cheaper payments! 1958 VW Beetle Car we bought overseas on Guam. A real Guam Bomb! 1968 Toyota Corona Bought on

Re: Galia and Boris PESO #021

2009-06-06 Thread 272yb
Hey Boris, I like this one, Joe http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_k-kHHC9rZSk/Sipjkk0cgBI/Alo/FsgTD4a0u8g/s1600-h/IGP18445.jpg From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, June 6, 2009 8:44:38 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Galia

Re: PESO - water droplet in abstract flower - What works?

2009-06-06 Thread Igor Roshchin
Jostein, Boris, Bob, Joseph, Ken and Larry, - thank you all for your comments. Don't worry - I don't mind the brutal constructive ones. Boris wrote: The way you chose to frame the droplets is so that there is no sense of dropping down. So all of them are more like statement of the fact

Re: Speaking of Cars

2009-06-06 Thread 272yb
Thanks Paul, I was on my way to an to a sporting event and came across this accident. This is where the little blue car landed.The man behind the car is a police officer taking notes and the man in front is a tow truck driver who flipped the car back on it's wheels. Joe - Original Message

Re: Pentax Users Gallery

2009-06-06 Thread 272yb
I am glad I did not call it that !! - Original Message - From: Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, June 6, 2009 10:51:18 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: Pentax Users Gallery On 6/6/09, William Robb war...@gmail.com

Re: Car History (was Re: Consumer Reports on cool cameras)

2009-06-06 Thread William Robb
Well, I don't have the car history that a lot of you guys have, this post should really be in the Windows bashing thread, but here goes... 72 Mercury Capri (1.6 litre IIRC automatic). This started out life as my mom's car, hence the slush box. Met an untimely demise at the hood of a large

Re: Car History (was Re: Consumer Reports on cool cameras)

2009-06-06 Thread Adam Maas
On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 11:17 AM, William Robb war...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I don't have the car history that a lot of you guys have, this post should really be in the Windows bashing thread, but here goes... My history is even shorter, having only owned 2 cars and had 2 others on loan. 1986

Re: Galia and Boris PESO #021

2009-06-06 Thread Igor Roshchin
Boris, Of the three shots, I like the first the most. I've been experimenting with shooting various berries and fruits in the past few years, and I've been getting some similar shots, and what I concluded for myself that in most cases (especially in shots similar to your #1 and #2 by

GFM Video...

2009-06-06 Thread Cotty
... is not ready yet! Just been through the whole lot and logged it all so I can start editing, though that won't be for a few days. Pleased with the material. I'l shoot some more next weekend at the PDML Oxford meet. Thanks to all participants who let me film you. The sunset stuff we shot on

Re: Pentax Users Gallery

2009-06-06 Thread Igor Roshchin
I agree with John about posting to the Pentax Photo Gallery (note that it is not a Pentax USER Gallery aka PUG!) I might be overly cynical, - but with the huge number of shots in the gallery, the likelyhood of some random visitor seeing your shot is rather small (unless your photos are the

Re: Car History (was Re: Consumer Reports on cool cameras)

2009-06-06 Thread Brendan MacRae
- Original Message From: William Robb war...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, June 6, 2009 8:17:19 AM Subject: Re: Car History (was Re: Consumer Reports on cool cameras)   it had a low top speed and shook like an epileptic crack whore.

Re: The Keeper

2009-06-06 Thread Brendan MacRae
Thanks Christine, Bob, Tim, Paul, Miserer, Dave, and everyone else for their comments. -Brendan - Original Message From: Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, June 6, 2009 6:13:27 AM Subject: Re: The Keeper What Bob

Re: PESO - 'Aerial Warfare'

2009-06-06 Thread AlunFoto
What Joe said. Jostein 2009/6/6 27...@comcast.net: Ken, I like the try you made, but the bird in upper right, I would like to see more. If a bird can make a face I think the guy on the left is telling the bird on the right to stay away. Also I see that you said it happened so quick. The

Re: PESO - water droplet in abstract flower - What works?

2009-06-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Igor, I have a green cloth in my camera bag, just to simplify backgrounds. (GFM presenter's suggestion) Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 10:11 AM, Igor Roshchins...@komkon.org wrote: Jostein, Boris, Bob, Joseph, Ken and Larry, - thank you all for your comments. Don't worry - I don't

Re: Speaking of Cars

2009-06-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Joe, The comments help. I couldn't understand why the auto clinic had bothered to turn the car onto it's side. Now I see the policeman and understand this is outside the shop! Great place for an accident. No need for towing to the repair shop. Well spotted and an interesting picture. Regard,

Re: PESO - water droplet in abstract flower - What works?

2009-06-06 Thread Igor Roshchin
Bob, Sorry, but I was not at GFM. Do you mean the technique that is frequently used by TV/movie and funny-photo outlets people when they remove the green background, replacing it with some other background? In any case, - I am afraid that in this situation it would be hard to make it working:

Re: PESO - Animal in Habitat

2009-06-06 Thread David J Brooks
How did you get Doug to smile like that.?? Dave On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 10:42 PM, Mat Maessentomatoe...@gmail.com wrote: I took the long way home from GFM, but I'm finally back home safe, sound, and sopping wet. Here was my submission to the contest, in the Animals in Habitat category.

OT - very small LCD monitor required

2009-06-06 Thread Cotty
Once again, the wisdom of the list is required. I need a very small LCD monitor, ideally internal battery-powered, no more than 4 inches diagonal screen size that must crucially have an AV input (not output). Cheap and cheerful is good. This one would have been ideal:

Re: OT - very small LCD monitor required

2009-06-06 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 1:21 PM, Cottycotty...@mac.com wrote: Once again, the wisdom of the list is required. Leaves me out. Dave I need a very small LCD monitor, ideally internal battery-powered, no more than 4 inches diagonal screen size that must crucially have an AV input (not output).

Re: PESO - 'Aerial Warfare'

2009-06-06 Thread David J Brooks
Nice shot indeed. I think you managed to do quite well getting 2 birds in a shot with the 600. Even the cut off bird does not really take away from the shot. Love the perched birds attitude Dave On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 6:10 PM, Ken Wallerkwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Check out

Re: PESO - water droplet in abstract flower - What works?

2009-06-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Igor, Yes, I mean a simple dropcloth. Mine is green with some red and blue highlights. I saw Charles Brazwell use one with some small print pattern on it, just out of focus. Regards, Bob S., On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 12:18 PM, Igor Roshchins...@komkon.org wrote: Bob, Sorry, but I was not at

Re: OT - very small LCD monitor required

2009-06-06 Thread Ralf R. Radermacher
Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: I need a very small LCD monitor, ideally internal battery-powered, no more than 4 inches diagonal screen size that must crucially have an AV input (not output). Cheap and cheerful is good. Have a look if a second-hand Citizen M329 fits your bill. They regularly

RE: OT - very small LCD monitor required

2009-06-06 Thread J.C. O'Connell
I picked up a RCA lyra which is an lcd monitor digital Video recorder/player, mp3/jpeg player working with compact flash memory. Its got a 3.5 screen and is super small and light. Rechargeable Batteries. I got mine used for $75.00 J.C. O'Connell ( mailto:hifis...@gate.net ) -Original

RE: OT - very small LCD monitor required

2009-06-06 Thread J.C. O'Connell
Oops I forgot to mention, they made more than one model lyra, the one I got is the RCA lyra x2400. J.C. O'Connell ( mailto:hifis...@gate.net ) -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of J.C. O'Connell Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 1:44 PM

Open letter to Marnie (Doe) Parker

2009-06-06 Thread Keith Whaley
Messages to your email come back with Undeliverable ~ Mail Box FULL messages. And of course, my mail cannot be delivered... Just so you know. keith whaley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: PESO - Animal in Habitat

2009-06-06 Thread Mat Maessen
On 6/6/09, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: How did you get Doug to smile like that.?? You can just see his middle finger at the edge of the frame... -Mat -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: OT PESO - Assent

2009-06-06 Thread Mark Roberts
David Savage wrote: G'day folks. Another from up north: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/3599963030/ Direct Link (~275kb) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3599963030_d1037e446b_o.jpg Cool shot! But shouldn't that be Ascent or am I missing some odd Australian joke? -- PDML

Re: OT PESO - Assent

2009-06-06 Thread David Savage
2009/6/7 Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com: David Savage wrote: G'day folks. Another from up north: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/3599963030/ Direct Link (~275kb) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3599963030_d1037e446b_o.jpg Cool shot! But shouldn't that be Ascent or am I missing

Re: Open letter to Marnie (Doe) Parker

2009-06-06 Thread Subash
On Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:24:28 -0700 Keith Whaley keit...@dslextreme.com wrote: Messages to your email come back with Undeliverable ~ Mail Box FULL messages. i thought that was a ritual reminder reserved solely for Doug... :) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT PESO - Assent

2009-06-06 Thread Mark Roberts
David Savage wrote: 2009/6/7 Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com: David Savage wrote: G'day folks. Another from up north: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/3599963030/ Direct Link (~275kb) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3599963030_d1037e446b_o.jpg Cool shot! But shouldn't that be

Re: Open letter to Marnie (Doe) Parker

2009-06-06 Thread Keith Whaley
Subash wrote: On Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:24:28 -0700 Keith Whaley keit...@dslextreme.com wrote: Messages to your email come back with Undeliverable ~ Mail Box FULL messages. I thought that was a ritual reminder reserved solely for Doug... :) U, APPARENTLY NOT!! Keith -- PDML

OT - Wanna' see a big pano?

2009-06-06 Thread David Savage
G'day, Went for a drive to clear my head today, took the camera just in case, ended up at Serpentine Dam I have so many of these damn (no pun intended) things (116 processed so far) I'm throwing up full sized versions just for shits giggles: Large version (~140kb)

Re: Oxford PDML, Sunday 14 June

2009-06-06 Thread mike wilson
Rick Womer wrote: We'll probably start with lunch at a good pub, proceed through an afternoon of shooting, and wind up with a pint or two. The bus from London (Oxford Tube or Oxford Espress) is GBP 16 return; off-peak rail fares are also low when booked in advance (www.nationalrail.co.uk).

Re: Open letter to Marnie (Doe) Parker

2009-06-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/6/09, Keith Whaley, discombobulated, unleashed: Messages to your email come back with Undeliverable ~ Mail Box FULL Mark! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: OT - Wanna' see a big pano?

2009-06-06 Thread paul stenquist
Nice one. Good detail. Love that sky. I have to get out and do some panos. I was burned out on them from the virtual tours, but I'm doing much fewer of those now, so I'm up for panos again. Paul On Jun 6, 2009, at 4:44 PM, David Savage wrote: G'day, Went for a drive to clear my head

Re: Car History (was Re: Consumer Reports on cool cameras)

2009-06-06 Thread Ken Waller
Ken, Did you ever blow any of the head gaskets on the Super Coupes ? No, Never did. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: 27...@comcast.net Subject: Re: Car History (was Re: Consumer Reports on cool cameras) Ken, Did you ever blow any of the head

Re: OT - very small LCD monitor required

2009-06-06 Thread mike wilson
Cotty wrote: Once again, the wisdom of the list is required. I need a very small LCD monitor, ideally internal battery-powered, no more than 4 inches diagonal screen size that must crucially have an AV input (not output). Cheap and cheerful is good. Is there any such beast as a USB - AV

Re: Car History (was Re: Consumer Reports on cool cameras)

2009-06-06 Thread Ken Waller
Back then I lusted after a 914 2.0L but was too involved with sedan racing in SCCA/IMSA to have the money to purchase one. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Joseph McAllister pentax...@mac.com Subject: Re: Car History (was Re: Consumer Reports on

Re: Open letter to Marnie (Doe) Parker

2009-06-06 Thread mike wilson
Keith Whaley wrote: Messages to your email come back with Undeliverable ~ Mail Box FULL messages. And of course, my mail cannot be delivered... Just so you know. And, of course, neither will these. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GOAY: GFM

2009-06-06 Thread Ken Waller
I figured Cotty knew what he was doing... Mark! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Cory Waters waters.c...@gmail.com Subject: Re: GOAY: GFM I just copied Cotty's spelling and names. I figured Cotty knew what he was doing... On Sat, Jun 6,

Re: Car History (was Re: Consumer Reports on cool cameras)

2009-06-06 Thread David J Brooks
Lets see here. 1973 Datsun 1200 coupe. Great car but rusted incredibly fast. Body was toast at 40,000 miles. I had enough money left after i bought this, last year of college, to either get a radio or rust proofing, i took the radio. 1979 GMC Jimmy. My first ordered truck. Three on the tree, 2

Re: OT - very small LCD monitor required

2009-06-06 Thread Cotty
On 6/6/09, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed: Is there any such beast as a USB - AV adaptor?] Yes there are, but I would guess that a viewing solution would have to be software-based rather than simple switching. I have a large 7 inch LCD tv that has a menu selection of inputs for

RE: Car History (was Re: Consumer Reports on cool cameras)

2009-06-06 Thread J.C. O'Connell
My car history has one theme. All American/rear wheel drive/V8 except the first. '69 Camaro V6 chevy '71 Sport Lemans V8 pontiac '71 Cutlass Supreme V8 olds '79 Cutlass Supreme V8 olds '84 T-Bird V8 ford '95 T-Bird LX V8 ford No imports on my list of any make. I havent bought a car in over a

Re: OT - Wanna' see a big pano?

2009-06-06 Thread David J Brooks
Thats nice, like Paul, i like the sky. Dave On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 4:44 PM, David Savageozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day, Went for a drive to clear my head today, took the camera just in case, ended up at Serpentine Dam I have so many of these damn (no pun intended) things (116 processed

Re: OT PESO - Assent

2009-06-06 Thread David J Brooks
Great exposure. Dave On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 7:39 AM, David Savageozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day folks. Another from up north: http://www.flickr.com/photos/disavage/3599963030/ Direct Link (~275kb) http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3638/3599963030_d1037e446b_o.jpg Enjoy, Cheers, Dave

Re: The Keeper

2009-06-06 Thread David J Brooks
Fun series. I like the last one. Dave On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 7:58 PM, Brendan MacRaebrendanmacrae1...@yahoo.com wrote: Here's a series of shots I took recently of my son Finn running around a play yard at a mall. It's a good example of how a bunch of nothing shots can lead to something if

Re: Car History (was Re: Consumer Reports on cool cameras)

2009-06-06 Thread paul stenquist
You might be able to buy an aftermarket chip for that computer that will cancel the governor while enriching the fuel mixture a bit and improving the ignition advance curve. Paul On Jun 6, 2009, at 5:39 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: My car history has one theme. All American/rear wheel drive/V8

RE: OT - very small LCD monitor required

2009-06-06 Thread J.C. O'Connell
My rca lyra x2400 can input video files via usb, store them on flash, And then playback the flash with a AV output jack but: 1. The only video files it can play are a specific version of .AVI files 2. The AV output to a video monitor is mediocre quality on a big Screen, the unit is really

Re: PESO: Old Factory

2009-06-06 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 10:34 AM, Bob Sullivanrf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Beyond my capabilities.  Maybe Brooks can get it on his next visit. I've penciled you in. Dave On Sat, Jun 6, 2009 at 6:10 AM, Cory Waterswaters.c...@gmail.com wrote: I like #1 alright but it needs to be dark outside

Re: Pentax Users Gallery

2009-06-06 Thread Ken Waller
I try to make a daily visit to the Gallery rate images I have to say that I find myself rejecting most of what is presented. If I go thru 20 images, on a good night there might be 4 or 5 that I will give the thumbs up to. A lot of same ole same ole family portraits, and Cats ! Kenneth

RE: OT - very small LCD monitor required

2009-06-06 Thread J.C. O'Connell
This lyra x2400 will work, I got mine used for $75 though, not new. Im not endorsing this seller one way or the other. EBAY Item number: 120428277815 J.C. O'Connell ( mailto:hifis...@gate.net ) -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of

Re: PESO - Lucca bicycles

2009-06-06 Thread David J Brooks
Nice soft lighting Rick. Nice colours and framing Dave On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 5:58 PM, Rick Womerrwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Putting up my periscope again, after a busy week. Another shot from Lucca, Italy.  Mopeds and motorcycles rule in Rome.  In Lucca, it's bicycles.  That's nice.

Re: PESO - water droplet in abstract flower - What works?

2009-06-06 Thread Ken Waller
Actually, a black cloth would be better for macros. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Igor Roshchin s...@komkon.org To: PDML@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, June 06, 2009 1:18 PM Subject: Re: PESO - water droplet in abstract flower - What works? Bob,

Re: PESO: Late Afternoon

2009-06-06 Thread David J Brooks
Good job Bob. Dave On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 6:00 PM, Bob Sullivanrf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Here's a photo I waited for in Smokey Mt. National Park. I did some curves adjustments on it in PS Elements 5, until it looked like what I thought it should.  (Thanks Tony Sweet) Tell me what you

Re: PESO: Riding Momma

2009-06-06 Thread David J Brooks
Good eye Paul Dave On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 10:30 AM, Paul Stenquistpnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9294845size=lg K20D plus DA*60-250, f4.5 1/4000th, ISO 400, 200mm Click to make it smaller Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - Wanna' see a big pano?

2009-06-06 Thread Ken Waller
Pretty Dam, good shot ! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com Subject: OT - Wanna' see a big pano? G'day, Went for a drive to clear my head today, took the camera just in case, ended up at Serpentine Dam I have

Re: Photoshop workshop question ... pdml

2009-06-06 Thread David J Brooks
All three that have been suggested Dave On Fri, Jun 5, 2009 at 4:38 PM, AlunFotoalunf...@gmail.com wrote: How to work in layers, if that's not covered in the basics. And how to paint in layer masks. I still remember how the coin dropped inside my head when you showed me... :-) Jostein

Re: Pentax Users Gallery

2009-06-06 Thread Mark Roberts
Ken Waller wrote: I try to make a daily visit to the Gallery rate images I have to say that I find myself rejecting most of what is presented. If I go thru 20 images, on a good night there might be 4 or 5 that I will give the thumbs up to. I find my acceptance rate varies between 5% and

Re: Oxford PDML, Sunday 14 June

2009-06-06 Thread Cotty
On 5/6/09, Rick Womer, discombobulated, unleashed: We'll probably start with lunch at a good pub, proceed through an afternoon of shooting, and wind up with a pint or two. The bus from London (Oxford Tube or Oxford Espress) is GBP 16 return; off-peak rail fares are also low when booked in

Re: Car History (was Re: Consumer Reports on cool cameras)

2009-06-06 Thread Ken Waller
There is governor in the black box, ignition cuts Off at 115 MPH and comes back on at 110 MPH. Engine Only doing 2800 rpm in fourth gear at 115 MPH. FYI -The engine is goverened to that speed due to several things but mainly due to the speed rating of the original tires. Kenneth Waller

Re: Pentax Users Gallery

2009-06-06 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com Subject: Re: Pentax Users Gallery Ken Waller wrote: I try to make a daily visit to the Gallery rate images I have to say that I find myself rejecting most of what is

Re: Open letter to Marnie (Doe) Parker

2009-06-06 Thread Keith Whaley
mike wilson wrote: Keith Whaley wrote: Messages to your email come back with Undeliverable ~ Mail Box FULL messages. And of course, my mail cannot be delivered... Just so you know. And, of course, neither will these. OTOH, list messages don't go to the same place as email messages.

Re: PESO - Animal in Habitat

2009-06-06 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Jun 6, 2009, at 12:09 , Mat Maessen wrote: On 6/6/09, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: How did you get Doug to smile like that.?? You can just see his middle finger at the edge of the frame... At least his fingernail is clean for a change... Joseph McAllister

Re: Pentax Users Gallery

2009-06-06 Thread Jack Davis
What Mark said. I continuously experience that same helpless if only feeling of wanting to pass along a clue that might even have a positive application throughout their photo life. Voting, for me, is never boring because however tender the experience, I can always relate. Jack --- On Sat,

Re: Open letter to Marnie (Doe) Parker

2009-06-06 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Jun 6, 2009, at 14:09 , Cotty wrote: On 6/6/09, Keith Whaley, discombobulated, unleashed: Messages to your email come back with Undeliverable ~ Mail Box FULL That happens on AOL if you don't empty your mailbox frequently. Worlds biggest trash collector. After MSN. Joseph McAllister

Peso More Zoo stuff.

2009-06-06 Thread David J Brooks
Had what i hope is my last charter to the Toronto Zoo on Friday. Lots of kids, to many kids. Any way, here are a few I like The Malaysia building had a bunch of butterflys around. They use orange slices to attract them. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=9301192 Concrete Jungle

Re: OT - very small LCD monitor required

2009-06-06 Thread Joseph McAllister
Can you find a BlueTooth transmitter card for your camera? On Jun 6, 2009, at 14:38 , Cotty wrote: Yes there are, but I would guess that a viewing solution would have to be software-based rather than simple switching. I have a large 7 inch LCD tv that has a menu selection of inputs for

Re: Consumer Reports on cool cameras

2009-06-06 Thread Scott Loveless
On 6/5/09, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Wow. Not even a hint of HD. How unpatriotic. The last time I looked at an HD was in the mid-90s and the middle-aged, gold card bikers had pretty much driven the price through the roof. If you could even find a bike on a showroom floor it

Re: OT - very small LCD monitor required

2009-06-06 Thread Cotty
This is very close http://www.dogcamsport.co.uk/tft.htm at 46 quid that's probably as good as it gets - maybe I can adapt power source -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML

Re: Consumer Reports on cool cameras

2009-06-06 Thread Joseph McAllister
Harley's are big around silicon valley amongst the recently monied hardware and software set. And here in the northwest, anywhere within 75 miles of Microsoft in Redmond, it's the commuter vehicle of choice. On Jun 6, 2009, at 15:33 , Scott Loveless wrote: On 6/5/09, mike wilson

Re: PESO - 'Aerial Warfare'

2009-06-06 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks Bob. I was thinking the dramatic scene would over come some of the technical issues. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Bob W p...@web-options.com Subject: RE: PESO - 'Aerial Warfare' Check out

Re: PESO - 'Aerial Warfare'

2009-06-06 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks Bob. A glass of your favorite drink, a comfortable chair with the tripod suitably set up, your favorite Pentax camera lens time is all it takes. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO -

Re: PESO - 'Aerial Warfare'

2009-06-06 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks Jack. Pose by the bird on the branch takes it out of the ordinary. I agree, along with the second bird, otherwise its not much of a shot. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: PESO - 'Aerial

Re: PESO - 'Aerial Warfare'

2009-06-06 Thread Ken Waller
P.S. Hope I did not offend you No offense taken - Thanks for taking the time to look comment. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: 27...@comcast.net Subject: Re: PESO - 'Aerial Warfare' Ken, I like the try you made, but the bird in upper right,

Re: PESO - 'Aerial Warfare'

2009-06-06 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks Jostein Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO - 'Aerial Warfare' What Joe said. Jostein 2009/6/6 27...@comcast.net: Ken, I like the try you made, but the bird in upper right, I would like

Re: PESO - 'Aerial Warfare'

2009-06-06 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks for looking commenting Dave. Even the cut off bird does not really take away from the shot. I thought given the situation, the cut off bird was ok, but I wanted to see what others thought. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: David J

Re: OT - very small LCD monitor required

2009-06-06 Thread Derby Chang
Cotty wrote: Once again, the wisdom of the list is required. I need a very small LCD monitor, ideally internal battery-powered, no more than 4 inches diagonal screen size that must crucially have an AV input (not output). Cheap and cheerful is good. This one would have been ideal:

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