Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:48 -0500, "Ira H. Bryant IV" wrote: > On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:28:25 +0100 > mike wilson wrote: > > > Ira H. Bryant IV wrote: > > > > > Anyway, I know that I'm not answering the question you asked, but I > > > hope it helps anyway. > > > > > > Mark! > > C'mon, if the peo

Re: Pictures by the late Herman Leonard

2010-08-18 Thread Derby Chang
Richard D Bush wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-11000692 Enjoy. RB "So What"? Seriously, these are beautiful. Thanks for the link D -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_p

Re: OT burn notice

2010-08-18 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/17/2010 11:46 AM, eckinator wrote: Well, notice that is. Effective end of year on paper but effectively now as I am also denied occupational rehab. Sick too long, asset turned liability. I see it as a chance. Buck up and face the rap I guess =) That's a bummer, but I am *sure* you will ov

Re: Pictures by the late Herman Leonard

2010-08-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 18, 2010, at 12:34 AM, Derby Chang wrote: > Richard D Bush wrote: >>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-11000692 >> >> Enjoy. >> >> RB >> > > "So What"? > > Seriously, these are beautiful. Thanks for the link Seriously. I had been feeling pretty good about my photography lately, th

Re: I think I'll keep the k7 :-)

2010-08-18 Thread Alastair Robertson
should I be able to see more than 4 shots in the gallery? Alastair On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 4:53 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > > - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" > > > > GREAT shots!  Wonderful gallery. > > > Thanks, Frank, for the kind remarks.  Cheers, Christine > > -- > P

RE: peso Veyron serendipity

2010-08-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Larry Colen wrote: > I've been playing with autofocus lately, especially with the stock > focusing screen in my K20 where things always look a little blurry, even > when they're focused properly. With the 16-50 being so quiet, it can be > hard to notice if it actually focuses or not, so there have

RE: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread Chris Mitchell
Larry Colen > Sent: 18 August 2010 04:15 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: geso best of the bugs > > I trimmed the set down to what I think are the 16 strongest photos: > http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624749731196/ > > -- Good to see the ones I chose from the Veyron

Re: peso Veyron serendipity

2010-08-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 18, 2010, at 1:13 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > Larry Colen wrote: >> I've been playing with autofocus lately, especially with the stock >> focusing screen in my K20 where things always look a little blurry, even >> when they're focused properly. With the 16-50 being so quiet, it can be >> h

Re: peso Veyron serendipity

2010-08-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 18, 2010, at 1:17 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > > On Aug 18, 2010, at 1:13 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: > >> Larry Colen wrote: >>> I've been playing with autofocus lately, especially with the stock >>> focusing screen in my K20 where things always look a little blurry, even >>> when they're foc

Re: OT burn notice

2010-08-18 Thread eckinator
2010/8/18 John Sessoms : > > I'm not sure I understand this. If your injury/illness is occupation related > how can you be denied rehab? > Here in the states, if you are injured on the job or become ill due to job > related factors, they cannot legally fire you. not here, you can be laid off durin

Re: OT burn notice

2010-08-18 Thread eckinator
2010/8/18 Boris Liberman : > > That's a bummer, but I am *sure* you will overcome this *temporary* set > back. Thank you Boris, I am sure of that; I won't let this drag me down =) Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE fr

RE: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
> > I trimmed the set down to what I think are the 16 strongest photos: > http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624749731196/ > this unrestored (?) one: < http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/4903351900/> is a really beautiul looking car - like a well-used Leica. I'd love to driv

Re: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread eckinator
Nice set. Too bad though - I was expecting to see VeeDubs... =P Ecke 2010/8/18 Larry Colen : > I trimmed the set down to what I think are the 16 strongest photos: > http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624749731196/ > > -- > Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est > > > > > > -

Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-18 Thread eckinator
2010/8/16 P. J. Alling : >> > Optically they're supposed to be fairly good, but with a build of finest > mouse-hair. and that while we're at it - MARK -- 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

RE: Pictures by the late Herman Leonard

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-11000692 > > Enjoy. > > RB fantastic. Marilyn can ride my elephant any time she likes. -- 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

Re: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 18, 2010, at 1:38 AM, eckinator wrote: > Nice set. Too bad though - I was expecting to see VeeDubs... =P There's a VeeDub in this shot: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/4902762069/ :-) -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

Re: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 18, 2010, at 1:37 AM, Bob W wrote: >> >> I trimmed the set down to what I think are the 16 strongest photos: >> http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624749731196/ >> > > this unrestored (?) one: > < http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/4903351900/> > > is a really beaut

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread William Robb
-- From: "Bob Sullivan" Subject: Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts Bob W, You need to tell this to the muslims. I heard they thought Jesus Christ was a minor profit, not their god. Other than being a major prophet, they are correct about Jesus (

Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-18 Thread mike wilson
Brian Walters wrote: On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:48 -0500, "Ira H. Bryant IV" wrote: On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:28:25 +0100 mike wilson wrote: Ira H. Bryant IV wrote: Anyway, I know that I'm not answering the question you asked, but I hope it helps anyway. Mark! C'mon, if the people on thi

Re: PESO -- Ya got me copper.

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Sat, 14 Aug 2010 07:09 -0400, "P. J. Alling" wrote: > Looks like he's waiting to be frisked. > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20yagotmecopper.html > > Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-200mm f3.8~5.6 > > As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored

Re: PAW32 - Seagull

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:05 +0200, "DagT" wrote: > http://www.thrane.name/page3/page7/files/page7-1000-full.html > K20D, da*50mm-...@135mm, 1/180s, f/9.5, ISO200 > > DagT > http://www.thrane.name/ A better title might have been 'Can you sea the gull?' As an exercise in breaking all the rules of

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 7:54 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: > There were many reasons for the Crusades to "Recapture the Holy Lands", >  took place. Yeah, like lots of gold and riches to plunder... cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discus

Re: PESO - Village Church

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:58 -0700, "Rick Womer" wrote: > Center Harbor, NH. Not a missile in sight! > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11450517 > > I liked the light and shadow on the steeple: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11450519 > I prefer the second image - it focu

Re: PESO - Rainy Morning

2010-08-18 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 1:32 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > Yesterday morning was cool and wet at the lake. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11448033 > > and > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11448031 > Both stunners, but the canoe shot is especially beautiful. Terrific composition

Re: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:15 -0700, "Larry Colen" wrote: > I trimmed the set down to what I think are the 16 strongest photos: > http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624749731196/ > Not being a petrol-head, I find it had to get excited by car images but vintage stuff is different. T

PESO - The Long and the Short of It

2010-08-18 Thread frank theriault
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/long-and-short-of-it.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE fro

Re: PESO - The Long and the Short of It

2010-08-18 Thread eckinator
2010/8/18 frank theriault : > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/long-and-short-of-it.html > > Hope you enjoy. very much do. thanks for sharing Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit th

Re: OT burn notice

2010-08-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: eckinator 2010/8/18 John Sessoms : > > I'm not sure I understand this. If your injury/illness is occupation related > how can you be denied rehab? > Here in the states, if you are injured on the job or become ill due to job > related factors, they cannot legally fire you. not here, you c

Re: PESO - Rainy Morning

2010-08-18 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks much, Frank! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 8/18/10, frank theriault wrote: > > Yesterday morning was cool and wet at the lake. > > > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11448033 > > > > and > > > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11448031 > > > > Both st

Re: PESO - Village Church

2010-08-18 Thread Rick Womer
I do too, Brian, for the same reasons. Thanks! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 8/18/10, Brian Walters wrote: > > Center Harbor, NH.  Not a missile in sight! > > > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11450517 > > > > I liked the light and shadow on the steeple: > > > >

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
I kind of thought that was covered by the riches of the Jerusalem being being brought by the Pilgrims and the Younger sons of Nobility needing lands of their own. Of course the sack of Byzantium was all about riches, but still related... frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 7:54 AM

Re: PESO - The Long and the Short of It

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:37 -0400, "frank theriault" wrote: > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/long-and-short-of-it.html > > Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. > That's great. You've caught a wonderful moment and the look on the stilt walker's face is the icing on the cake. Cheers

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Scott Loveless
On 8/17/10, Tom C wrote: > And as has been stated many times, once the government can restrict > the freedoms or speech of one group, it's a short step to restricting > them for others. There are exceptions of course. > > So next time one walks by a tract passer or receives a knock on their >

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Tom C
I can understand how you feel. I dislike the sometimes walls off Girl Scouts outside the local grocery stores. :-) I also get phone calls from the Idaho Falls (a city 200 miles away) Fraternal Order of Police, asking for donations. That happens several times a month. or several times a week.

RE: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
[...] > > Here in the Good Ol', the courts have pretty much decided that proselytizers > enjoy the right to come and knock on your door without the fear of being > prosecuted for trespass. Even if you tell them not to, or put up a sign > specifically stating that you don't want them to bother you

Heard from Sue

2010-08-18 Thread Jack Davis
Just paid Sue Barton $17.37 (PayPal) for shipping costs to return my Chicago gallery image. Jack -- 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: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Tom C
Why would that be an obstacle? As you know the earliest Christians were Jews, not to mention Christ himself. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 11:52 AM, Bob W wrote: > [...] >> >> Here in the Good Ol', the courts have pretty much decided that > proselytizers >> enjoy the right to come and knock on your do

RE: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
I have no idea. He is not Jewish in fact, but telling them so makes them stay away. > > Why would that be an obstacle? As you know the earliest Christians were > Jews, not to mention Christ himself. > > > On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 11:52 AM, Bob W wrote: > > [...] > >> > >> Here in the Good Ol',

Re: PAW32 - Seagull

2010-08-18 Thread DagT
Thanks Brian and all the others. You are right , the picture is mostly for fun .-) DagT http://www.thrane.name Den 18. aug. 2010 kl. 13.07 skrev Brian Walters: > On Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:05 +0200, "DagT" wrote: >> http://www.thrane.name/page3/page7/files/page7-1000-full.html >> K20D, da*50mm-.

Re: PESO - The Long and the Short of It

2010-08-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a nice image, with wonderful body language. Dan On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 7:37 AM, frank theriault wrote: > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/long-and-short-of-it.html > > Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome. > > cheers, > frank > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri C

Re: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice gallery, Larry. Dan On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 11:15 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > I trimmed the set down to what I think are the 16 strongest photos: > http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624749731196/ > > -- > Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est > > > > > > -- > PDML

Re: Pictures by the late Herman Leonard

2010-08-18 Thread mike wilson
Bob W wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-11000692 Enjoy. RB fantastic. Marilyn can ride my elephant any time she likes. As long as she's wearing that costume. But I prefer the Gottlieb pictures. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/

Re: Heard from Sue

2010-08-18 Thread Paul Sorenson
I heard from her as well... -p On 8/18/2010 10:59 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Just paid Sue Barton $17.37 (PayPal) for shipping costs to return my Chicago gallery image. Jack No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/307

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread mike wilson
Scott Loveless wrote: On 8/17/10, Tom C wrote: And as has been stated many times, once the government can restrict the freedoms or speech of one group, it's a short step to restricting them for others. There are exceptions of course. So next time one walks by a tract passer or receives a kn

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Not even a little. We got a bunch of snow and that's just a nuisance when you live in a place that doesn't want to allocate enough money to handle it. On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 9:01 PM, Adam Maas wrote: > Yep, I generally start missing it in late May. But I rather like my > cold weather, must be t

Re: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/8/10, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed: >I see that we share an aesthetic. Mark! Be careful you can catch nasty bugs doing that. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PD

Re: geso best of the bugs

2010-08-18 Thread David J Brooks
Very good. I like 60089. On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 11:15 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > I trimmed the set down to what I think are the 16 strongest photos: > http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157624749731196/ > > -- > Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est > > > > > > -- > PDML Pent

Re: PESO - The Long and the Short of It

2010-08-18 Thread David J Brooks
Love it. Dave On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 7:37 AM, frank theriault wrote: > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/long-and-short-of-it.html > > Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome. > > cheers, > frank > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discus

Re: PAW32 - Seagull

2010-08-18 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > We were both bitten by the minimalism bug this week... > > The gull isn't large enough to be identifiable. I'm pretty sure it Heathcliff. Dave > > Rick > > http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > > --- On Sun, 8/15/10, DagT wrote: > >> From: DagT

Re: PESO - Village Church

2010-08-18 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Aug 17, 2010 at 9:58 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > Center Harbor, NH.  Not a missile in sight! Is some one missing one.?? > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11450517 > > I liked the light and shadow on the steeple: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11450519 > > (K7, DA 16-45

Re: PAW32 - Seagull

2010-08-18 Thread Jack Davis
Fan of the late Red Skelton? Jack --- On Wed, 8/18/10, David J Brooks wrote: > From: David J Brooks > Subject: Re: PAW32 - Seagull > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 10:52 AM > On Sun, Aug 15, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Rick > Womer > wrote: > > We were both bitten by

Re: Opinions on the FAJ 18-35 for film use.

2010-08-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
FYI, the FA20-35 works great with digital. The range may not be as interesting as it was with film, but image quality is wonderful. it's also surprisingly light. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 6:56 AM, mike wilson wrote: > Brian Walters wrote: > >> On Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:48 -0500, "Ira H. Bryant IV" >

Re: PESO: Sister's new puppy

2010-08-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Obviously he should be called "Blue". On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 1:28 AM, Walter Gilbert wrote: >  Yeah.  I suppose I'd look a little blue, too. > > On 8/15/2010 5:42 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: >> >>  He looks so unhappy since he has no name > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net >

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/8/10, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed: >The J-Dubs knock on my door twice a year. I always seem to be home. >At first I politely declined their offer to read to me from that book >they're always toting around. Then I told them that my own beliefs >were solid and I wasn't in need

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread eckinator
2010/8/18 Cotty : > > You should come watch them try and convert my wife. After half an hour > engaging them on the doorstep, they make excuses and leave. I think one > or two have become Buddhists. My local butcher's wife tells the most ludicrous stories to telemarketers. Last time I was present

Re: OT burn notice

2010-08-18 Thread eckinator
2010/8/18 John Sessoms : > > Yeah, they can do that here as well - can't single you out, but if they're > eliminating the whole department or whatever, you can be laid off along with > them - but not fired. OK got it straight then =) > And what's called "workman's comp" (compensation for pay lost

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread mike wilson
eckinator wrote: 2010/8/18 Cotty : You should come watch them try and convert my wife. After half an hour engaging them on the doorstep, they make excuses and leave. I think one or two have become Buddhists. My local butcher's wife tells the most ludicrous stories to telemarketers. Last tim

what I've been doing

2010-08-18 Thread Doug Brewer
http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1539849 now I guess I better decide what I'm going to say this weekend at GFM. -- 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 di

Re: what I've been doing

2010-08-18 Thread Bob Sullivan
Doug, What I can see looks good. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 2:34 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: > http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1539849 > > now I guess I better decide what I'm going to say this weekend at GFM. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net

Re: PESO - The Long and the Short of It

2010-08-18 Thread Larry Colen
On Aug 18, 2010, at 4:37 AM, frank theriault wrote: > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/08/long-and-short-of-it.html > > Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. I love it. It looks like the original was also quite colorful, though it's hard to say whether the colors would add to the shot or

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread Adam Maas
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 1:42 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > Not even a little.  We got a bunch of snow and that's just a nuisance > when you live in a place that doesn't want to allocate enough money to > handle it. > That's not an unusual problem, Toronto regularly runs through its snow removal

Re: what I've been doing

2010-08-18 Thread Jack Davis
Be prepared to say "thanks" to all those buying this book. My impression is that it's well done, Doug. Jack --- On Wed, 8/18/10, Doug Brewer wrote: > From: Doug Brewer > Subject: what I've been doing > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 12:34 PM > http://www.b

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-08-18 14:25, eckinator wrote: My local butcher's wife tells the most ludicrous stories to telemarketers. http://www.419baiter.com http://www.419eater.com http://www.419hell.com and many, many more (do a web search for "419 scam bait"). It's quite a widespread phenomenon, and some fo

Re: what I've been doing

2010-08-18 Thread Doug Brewer
Jack Davis wrote: Be prepared to say "thanks" to all those buying this book. My impression is that it's well done, Doug. Jack hey, I'm glad to say thanks because nobody's laughing. As far as I know. Thanks for the kind words, Bob and Jack. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net htt

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Wouldn't Toronto always get Canadian winters? Being in Canada and all... On 8/18/2010 4:22 PM, Adam Maas wrote: On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 1:42 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Not even a little. We got a bunch of snow and that's just a nuisance when you live in a place that doesn't want to alloc

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
I found that opening the door in a ratty blue robe, and a three day growth of beard caused them to leave and never come back... On 8/18/2010 9:56 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: On 8/17/10, Tom C wrote: And as has been stated many times, once the government can restrict the freedoms or speech

Re: Pictures by the late Herman Leonard

2010-08-18 Thread Derby Chang
Richard D Bush wrote: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-11000692 Enjoy. RB And there's a nice little writeup in Slate today. http://www.slate.com/id/2264119/ I think the book is a must-get http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1608193330 Derby -- der...@iinet.net.au http://members.iinet.n

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Adam Maas
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 4:36 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: > On 2010-08-18 14:25, eckinator wrote: > >> My local butcher's wife tells the most ludicrous stories to >> telemarketers. > > http://www.419baiter.com > http://www.419eater.com > http://www.419hell.com > > and many, many more (do a web search

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Adam Maas
Best solution I've found is a Canon Lawyer/Theologian with a Greek/English New Testament. Having their somewhat unique take on Christian Theology torn to sheds by somebody well above their weight level tends to drive Jehovah's Witnesses to tears. Or to screaming fits. Thankfully I used to have suc

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread Adam Maas
No, Toronto generally gets a quite mild winter. When we get a winter that more resembles a real Canadian winter, Snow removal actually has to work and that's not in the budget. And most of Canada greatly wishes that Toronto wasn't technically in Canada. It's not that bad, Victoria, BC doesn't even

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-08-16 10:31, P. J. Alling wrote: I found that opening the door in a ratty blue robe, and a three day growth of beard caused them to leave and never come back... A ratty robe, several days growth of beard, and an empty gun belt worked OK, too. -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
I forgot that it was two in the afternoon... On 8/18/2010 5:34 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: On 2010-08-16 10:31, P. J. Alling wrote: I found that opening the door in a ratty blue robe, and a three day growth of beard caused them to leave and never come back... A ratty robe, several days growth o

PESO -- Just Fishing

2010-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
The most annoying thing about the K20D is that it seriously underexposes when paired with a A lens. This file took a lot of manipulation to look even this good. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20justfishingt.html Equipment::Pentax K20D/smc Pentax A*300mm f4.0 As usual comm

A nice gesture by CRIS

2010-08-18 Thread Larry Colen
When I sent my K20 in to be repaired, I asked about them fixing the eyecup under warranty, they said, and wrote on the paperwork, that it is an accessory, and not something they can replace. No problem, I understand how those things work. I just noticed that my K20 now has a new eyecup, not th

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:31 -0400, "P. J. Alling" wrote: > I found that opening the door in a ratty blue robe, and a three day > growth of beard caused them to leave and never come back... Yes, but wouldn't you have to know in advance when they were coming? Or do you always look like that? :

Re: PESO -- Just Fishing

2010-08-18 Thread Rick Womer
He sure picked a lovely place to fish... Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Mon, 8/16/10, P. J. Alling wrote: > The most annoying thing about the > K20D is that it seriously underexposes when paired with a A > lens.  This file took a lot of manipulation to look > even this good. > >

Re: Heard from Sue

2010-08-18 Thread Stan Halpin
Likewise. stan On Aug 18, 2010, at 10:59 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Just paid Sue Barton $17.37 (PayPal) for shipping costs to return my Chicago > gallery image. > > Jack > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBS

Re: PESO - The Long and the Short of It

2010-08-18 Thread Rick Womer
Excellent! The expression on the woman's face is great, as is the girl's pose, and the background provides the context. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 8/18/10, frank theriault wrote: > From: frank theriault > Subject: PESO - The Long and the Short of It > To: "Pentax-Discus

Re: PESO -- Just Fishing

2010-08-18 Thread David J Brooks
Looking for the dreaded 3 eyed trout. Dave On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 11:22 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: >  The most annoying thing about the K20D is that it seriously underexposes > when paired with a A lens.  This file took a lot of manipulation to look > even this good. > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16

Re: what I've been doing

2010-08-18 Thread David J Brooks
Dam, is this weekend the PJ weekend. >From the preview it looks like a great photo book Doug, as a cook book, it sucks. Dave On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 3:34 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: > http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1539849 > > now I guess I better decide what I'm going to say this weekend a

Re: PAW32 - Seagull

2010-08-18 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 1:55 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Fan of the late Red Skelton? O ya. Dave > > Jack > > --- On Wed, 8/18/10, David J Brooks wrote: > >> From: David J Brooks >> Subject: Re: PAW32 - Seagull >> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >> Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 10:52 AM >>

RE: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
> And most of Canada greatly wishes that Toronto > wasn't technically in Canada. > why? -- 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: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
> > I found that opening the door in a ratty blue robe, and a three day > > growth of beard caused them to leave and never come back... > > > > Yes, but wouldn't you have to know in advance when they were coming? > > Or do you always look like that? > > :-)> > when he knows they're coming

Re: PESO -- Just Fishing

2010-08-18 Thread Brian Walters
On Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:22 -0400, "P. J. Alling" wrote: > The most annoying thing about the K20D is that it seriously > underexposes when paired with a A lens. This file took a lot of > manipulation to look even this good. > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20justfishingt.h

Re: PESO - Distributors of Tracts

2010-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
Just lucky I guess. On 8/18/2010 6:08 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Mon, 16 Aug 2010 10:31 -0400, "P. J. Alling" wrote: I found that opening the door in a ratty blue robe, and a three day growth of beard caused them to leave and never come back... Yes, but wouldn't you have to know in ad

RE: what I've been doing

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
> http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1539849 > > now I guess I better decide what I'm going to say this weekend at GFM. > Looks great. Why not say "Buy my book!" in a very loud voice so everyone can hear. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pd

RE: PESO -- Just Fishing

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
> > > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20-- > %20%20justfishingt.html > > > > > There's nothing quite like a dose of heavy metals in your diet... > I spent the weekend in Cornwall and did some cycling around old mining trails. There were people picking blackberries from bushes growin

PESO -- Pigeon Pie

2010-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
I seriously missed the focus on this. Not sharp anywhere even after massaging it with Focus Magic, quite a bit. Still Content is King, or so some say. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20pigeonpie.html Equipment: Pentax K20D/smc Pentax A*300mm f4.0 As usual comments are we

RE: PESO -- Pigeon Pie

2010-08-18 Thread Bob W
> I seriously missed the focus on this. Not sharp anywhere even after > massaging it with Focus Magic, quite a bit. Still Content is King, or so some > say. > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20%20pigeonpie.html > Yeugh! that's revolting. I was hoping for a nice sweet b'still

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread Adam Maas
On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 6:32 PM, Bob W wrote: >> And most of Canada greatly wishes that Toronto >> wasn't technically in Canada. >> > > why? > Mostly because they're sick of Torontonians, who are somewhat notorious for acting like Toronto's the only place that matters in Canada. -Adam -- PDML

What happens when you press the shutter

2010-08-18 Thread David Parsons
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cJyKKnR5b8&feature=player_embedded Very cool series of videos showing what happens during a shot. This one is the K10D with a 16-45. -- Aloha Photographer Photoblog http://alohaphotog.blogspot.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/m

Re: What happens when you press the shutter

2010-08-18 Thread eckinator
Interesting comparison if you look at the similar clips of a F5 or D3 - in the K10D the mirror wobbles all over the place until it finally settles whereas the Nikons stop and dampen it very effectively. Lots of time to gained there... Cheers Ecke 2010/8/19 David Parsons : > http://www.youtube.com/

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread Walter Gilbert
I was always under the impression that the Quebecois were thought of in that manner. Probably something I picked up from watching Kids in the Hall. Best, Walt On 8/18/2010 6:26 PM, Adam Maas wrote: On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 6:32 PM, Bob W wrote: And most of Canada greatly wishes that Toront

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread Adam Maas
Oh, the Quebecois have some of that going as well, especially when out west. But at least many of them want to leave as well, they aren't convinced they're Canada like so many Torontonians are. -Adam Note, I'm a native westerner currently stuck in Toronto. I've seen both sides. And mostly agree wi

Re: what I've been doing

2010-08-18 Thread paul stenquist
Love the title! And the pages shown on the preview reveal a very pleasing set of images -- eclectic but with a stylistic thread that makes them uniquely yours. Paul On Aug 18, 2010, at 12:34 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: > http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/1539849 > > now I guess I better decide

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread William Robb
-- From: "P. J. Alling" Subject: Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter? Wouldn't Toronto always get Canadian winters? Being in Canada and all... Look at a map sometime. Toronto is almost as far south as San Francisco Willia

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread William Robb
-- From: "Walter Gilbert" Subject: Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter? I was always under the impression that the Quebecois were thought of in that manner. The Quebecois actually think that they are all that matters. Think of

Re: PESO -- Pigeon Pie

2010-08-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a very strange image; a bit confusing and discomforting. Dan On Mon, Aug 16, 2010 at 12:20 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: >  I seriously missed the focus on this.  Not sharp anywhere even after > massaging it with Focus Magic, quite a bit.  Still Content is King, or so > some say. > > http://d

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread P. J. Alling
I was talking attitude, not latitude. On 8/18/2010 8:04 PM, William Robb wrote: -- From: "P. J. Alling" Subject: Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter? Wouldn't Toronto always get Canadian winters? Being in Canada and all...

Re: Anybody in the northern hemisphere missing winter?

2010-08-18 Thread Walter Gilbert
Ah. Sounds like the Quebecois are Vichy Canadians, and Torontonians are Ontario's version of Parisians. On 8/18/2010 6:46 PM, Adam Maas wrote: Oh, the Quebecois have some of that going as well, especially when out west. But at least many of them want to leave as well, they aren't convinced th

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