OT: When your business is billions in the red...

2010-12-18 Thread David Mann
... it's time to update the dress code. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12023033 And people wonder where Scott Adams gets his ideas. Dave -- 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 directl

Re: PESO 2010 - 226 - GDG

2010-12-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
thank you, Christine! On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 8:12 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Lovely, Godfrey!  Great timing and composition.  Cheers, Christine > > > - Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" > To: "SeePhoto Talk" ; > ; "DUG" > ; "PDML List" > Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010

GESO x2: House of Travel Triathlon Festival

2010-12-18 Thread David Mann
Another sporting event, the first time I've used my new 16-45 lens "in anger". I must say that zooms are pretty handy. I got a bit of a fright early on when the camera suddenly locked up and wouldn't respond. I removed and reinserted the battery and it's been fine ever since. The weather pro

geso - 2010

2010-12-18 Thread Sasha Sobol
The year is almost over and I tried to select a small set of photos I took in 2010 that I really like. I was agonizing but tried to make it really small. Some of you saw these photos (most of them). http://www.flickriver.com/photos/sobol/sets/72157625502169871/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol

Re: Need advice on this picture

2010-12-18 Thread steve harley
On 2010-12-18 14:11 , Kenton Brede wrote: On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 2:27 PM, steve harley wrote: do you see the "pixelation" in the RAW? those rectangular blocks seem too uniform to represent data from the sensor, so something is creating them - denoising? i dunno I don't see it in the RAW. I

Re: Need advice on this picture

2010-12-18 Thread Larry Colen (Droid Mail)
Do you have a place you could post the raw file for others to download and give it a try? "Kenton Brede" wrote: >On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 2:27 PM, steve harley >wrote: >> On 2010-12-18 13:10 , Kenton Brede wrote: >>> >>> On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 12:59 PM, steve harley > wrote: did you

Re: Peso Grandma meets blackberry

2010-12-18 Thread paul stenquist
A priceless expression! Well done. Paul On Dec 18, 2010, at 11:39 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 9:46 AM, Kenton Brede wrote: > > > I hope I'm still curious at her age. > > I hope i won't be peeing in my pants. > > DaveThanks for >> sharing this. >> >> -- >> Kent Brede

Re: PESO- The Best Smile Ever

2010-12-18 Thread Jeffery Smith
It's all in the eyes! Great image. Jeffery On Dec 18, 2010, at 7:21 PM, Bong Manayon wrote: > Something to tug at your heart... > > http://bongmanayon.posterous.com/the-best-smile-ever > > Bong > > -- > Bong Manayon > http://www.bong.uni.cc > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdm

Re: PESO- The Best Smile Ever

2010-12-18 Thread Jack Davis
Beautiful tribute to a precious soul. Jack --- On Sat, 12/18/10, Bong Manayon wrote: > From: Bong Manayon > Subject: PESO- The Best Smile Ever > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010, 5:21 PM > Something to tug at your heart... > > http://bongmanayon.posterous.co

Re: PESO- The Best Smile Ever

2010-12-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Wonderful image and a great story. Thanks for sharing. Dan On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 8:21 PM, Bong Manayon wrote: > Something to tug at your heart... > > http://bongmanayon.posterous.com/the-best-smile-ever > > Bong > > -- > Bong Manayon > http://www.bong.uni.cc > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO at the Barbershop

2010-12-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice images, Michael, but I can't helo thinking that most of the subject have never before been in a barber shop. Dan On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 10:56 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Michael:  I really like the 1st one.  Some of the others feel cramped to > me--cropping a bit tight.  Could be j

Re: Peso Grandma meets blackberry

2010-12-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A fine and effective double portrait! Dan On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 8:01 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > From this years family gathering. > Erin tries to explain to her granny were the picture is coming from. > > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2010-simpson-bennett/album/slides/_PHC1059.html > > D200 1

Re: PESO - Lost Hope

2010-12-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Ah, that explains the title. Dan On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 7:53 AM, frank theriault wrote: > On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 1:28 PM, Bob W wrote: >>> Spotted last night on the commute home: >>> >>> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/lost-hope.html >>> >>> Comments welcome. >>> >>> cheers, >>> fr

Re: Peso Brother sandwich

2010-12-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is just so sweet! Dan On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 9:14 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > >From the Bennett side of the family. > > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2010-simpson-bennett/album/slides/_PHC1048.html > > Dave > > -- > Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. > www.caughtinmotion.com > http://brook

Re: PESO: Gangster Car

2010-12-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks for your comments, Ecke, David, Frank and Jack. -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 8:33 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > It was made clear by my parents that "nice girls" did not ride in a "rumble > seat." Odd thing is, they didn't ever tell m

Re: PESO- The Best Smile Ever

2010-12-18 Thread paul stenquist
So true. Wonderful image. Beautiful little girl. Paul Paul On Dec 18, 2010, at 8:21 PM, Bong Manayon wrote: > Something to tug at your heart... > > http://bongmanayon.posterous.com/the-best-smile-ever > > Bong > > -- > Bong Manayon > http://www.bong.uni.cc > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

PESO- The Best Smile Ever

2010-12-18 Thread Bong Manayon
Something to tug at your heart... http://bongmanayon.posterous.com/the-best-smile-ever Bong -- Bong Manayon http://www.bong.uni.cc -- 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 a

Re: PESO at the Barbershop

2010-12-18 Thread Michael Beacom
Thanks Christine- The close cropping is lens choice- the color photos were taken with a Canon L 200mm f2.8. I was surprised by the lack of camera movement. The fast lens and bright sunlight worked nicely. The Christmas photos were shot with a fast, Russian Jupiter 85 mm screwmount lens. The

Re: Cormorant of the day

2010-12-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice seies. They make me feel cold . . . On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 11:27 AM, Bob W wrote: > We've had a bit of snow today. Some pictures (first 4 here) including one of > the hardiest PDMLer on a perch: > < http://www.web-options.com/Top12/ > > > Bob > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >

RE: Cormorant of the day

2010-12-18 Thread Bob W
> >< http://www.web-options.com/Top12/ > > > > > > p.s. -- I do love the pipe pic, as I said, from the comedic viewpoint, > but the snowy ones are particluarly excellent, I think. > > these two are my faves > http://www.web-options.com/Top12/content/_C187555_large.html > http://www.web-options.co

Re: PESO - Noodle Time!

2010-12-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice catch and an engaging image, Frank Dan On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 9:58 AM, frank theriault wrote: > New promo thing I noticed in Chinatown last night: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/noodle-time.html > > I thought it was fun.  Hope you do, too. > > Comments welcome. > > cheers.

Re: PESO - Noodle Time!

2010-12-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
Damn, now I want noodles . . . On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 7:00 PM, paul stenquist wrote: > Reminiscent of the old Campbell's soup advertising. > Paul > > On Dec 18, 2010, at 6:09 PM, John Coyle wrote: > >> That type of character is very common in shops in China, and here in >> Brisbane's Chinatown:

Re: PESO - The Construction Worker

2010-12-18 Thread Rick Womer
There's still room for improvement, Frank--it should be a Maple Leafs cap under the hard hat! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 12/18/10, frank theriault wrote: > I got some Real Canadian Hats that > I'm quite pleased with yesterday, > but I feel that this one might be the best

RE: Need advice on this picture

2010-12-18 Thread J.C. O'Connell
for best results in editing, its best to keep it 16 bit until the very end and then switch it to 8 bit and then save as jpg if that’s your final format need. -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER & DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://la

Re: PESO - Noodle Time!

2010-12-18 Thread paul stenquist
Reminiscent of the old Campbell's soup advertising. Paul On Dec 18, 2010, at 6:09 PM, John Coyle wrote: > That type of character is very common in shops in China, and here in > Brisbane's Chinatown: I think it promotes a cheerful and innocent image in > their minds? > > > John Coyle > Brisbane,

RE: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-18 Thread J.C. O'Connell
good luck on the flare factor, its got an ungodly number of air glass surfaces. ( even with the aspherical elements ) -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER & DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/

RE: PESO - Noodle Time!

2010-12-18 Thread John Coyle
That type of character is very common in shops in China, and here in Brisbane's Chinatown: I think it promotes a cheerful and innocent image in their minds? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of frank

Re: Semi-OT:

2010-12-18 Thread Walter Gilbert
Oops! A couple of errors -- I thought I'd pasted the article title after the "Semi OT:" in the subject line, and I meant to type Canon 300D. (I'm under the influence of all manner of flu medication at the moment, so please forgive me.) I tried using a Promaster EDO AF LD 70-300 f4/5.6 , and

RE: PESO - Pont Alexandre III

2010-12-18 Thread John Coyle
The French are everywhere - this morning's breakfast is pain au raisin and tarte aux fruits from a patisserie (Chouquette by name) just down the road, owned by a local French woman and staffed by deliciously pretty young French girls - but with a patissier who obviously stands too far away from hi

Re: Semi-OT:

2010-12-18 Thread Steve Sharpe
At 3:20 PM -0600 12/18/10, Walter Gilbert wrote: Just wondered if anyone might have any ideas regarding a good way to shoot the upcoming convergence between the winter solstice and lunar eclipse. http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/Solstice+eclipse+first+years/3983582/story.html I have some

RE: PESO: It kind of sucks...

2010-12-18 Thread Bob W
> > When you're all grown up, but your feet still don't reach the floor. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12112199 > our housemaster at school had a couple of Bassett hounds. I once made some smart-ass comment about how short their legs were. He replied "They reach the ground, boy, a

PESO: It kind of sucks...

2010-12-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
When you're all grown up, but your feet still don't reach the floor. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12112199 k5 and DA* 60-250. ISO 6400, f5.6, 1/30th, 250 mm Camera did well for me here in terms of minimal noise, low-light autofocus, and shake reduction. The lady was seated in a dar

Semi-OT:

2010-12-18 Thread Walter Gilbert
Just wondered if anyone might have any ideas regarding a good way to shoot the upcoming convergence between the winter solstice and lunar eclipse. http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/Solstice+eclipse+first+years/3983582/story.html I have some Wiccan friends I might surprise with a photo of i

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-18 Thread Steve Sharpe
At 11:46 AM -0800 12/18/10, John Celio wrote: ?>>> http://www.pentaxforums.com/Pentax-DA-12-35mm-DC-WR-lens-coming- The article appears to have been taken down. Did anyone copy any of the info? your email client, like mine, probably dropped the trailing hyphen when it recognized the URL Ye

Re: Need advice on this picture

2010-12-18 Thread Kenton Brede
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 2:27 PM, steve harley wrote: > On 2010-12-18 13:10 , Kenton Brede wrote: >> >> On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 12:59 PM, steve harley  wrote: >>> >>> did you shoot RAW or JPEG? did you save as JPEG multiple times while >>> editing? >> >> I'm working from RAW.  I only save once, aft

Re: Need advice on this picture

2010-12-18 Thread steve harley
On 2010-12-18 13:10 , Kenton Brede wrote: On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 12:59 PM, steve harley wrote: did you shoot RAW or JPEG? did you save as JPEG multiple times while editing? I'm working from RAW. I only save once, after tweaking the RAW. do you see the "pixelation" in the RAW? those rectan

Re: Need advice on this picture

2010-12-18 Thread Kenton Brede
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 12:59 PM, steve harley wrote: > On 2010-12-18 07:37 , Kenton Brede wrote: >> >> I took the following photo in low light conditions with a macro lens >> on f/16, shutter speed of 30 sec. and ISO at 200.  I used a lamp to >> create the shadow.  Anyway I liked the photo for th

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-18 Thread John Celio
?>>> http://www.pentaxforums.com/Pentax-DA-12-35mm-DC-WR-lens-coming- The article appears to have been taken down. Did anyone copy any of the info? your email client, like mine, probably dropped the trailing hyphen when it recognized the URL Yep, looks like that was it. Thanks! Sounds lik

Re: Cormorant of the day

2010-12-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Bob W wrote: We've had a bit of snow today. Some pictures (first 4 here) including one of the hardiest PDMLer on a perch: < http://www.web-options.com/Top12/ > Bob p.s. -- I do love the pipe pic, as I said, from the comedic viewpoint, but the snowy ones are particluarly excellent, I thin

Re: Cormorant of the day

2010-12-18 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Bob W wrote: We've had a bit of snow today. Some pictures (first 4 here) including one of the hardiest PDMLer on a perch: < http://www.web-options.com/Top12/ > Bob Love the whole album... especially this cormorant http://www.web-options.com/Top12/content/L175_large.html ann -- PD

Re: Need advice on this picture

2010-12-18 Thread steve harley
On 2010-12-18 07:37 , Kenton Brede wrote: I took the following photo in low light conditions with a macro lens on f/16, shutter speed of 30 sec. and ISO at 200. I used a lamp to create the shadow. Anyway I liked the photo for the most part. The histogram shows stacking on the dark side. The p

Re: 83% Score/Gold Award

2010-12-18 Thread Jack Davis
Yeah..thanks, Paul. I, finally, had just done that. Jack --- On Sat, 12/18/10, Paul Stenquist wrote: > From: Paul Stenquist > Subject: Re: 83% Score/Gold Award > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010, 10:37 AM > http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk5/ > > > On

Fw: Re: 83% Score/Gold Award - Link now added

2010-12-18 Thread Jack Davis
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk5/ --- On Sat, 12/18/10, Jack Davis wrote: > From: Jack Davis > Subject: Re: 83% Score/Gold Award - Link added > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010, 10:36 AM > Seems firmware 1.01 hadn't been > installed at the time of test

Re: 83% Score/Gold Award

2010-12-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/pentaxk5/ On Dec 18, 2010, at 9:36 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > dp K-5 full review up. > > 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 dir

Re: 83% Score/Gold Award - Link added

2010-12-18 Thread Jack Davis
Seems firmware 1.01 hadn't been installed at the time of testing.(?) Jack --- On Sat, 12/18/10, Jack Davis wrote: > From: Jack Davis > Subject: 83% Score/Gold Award > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010, 6:36 AM > dp K-5 full review up. > > Jack > > >      

Re: So, 60-250 F4 or a 3rd party 70-200 2.8?

2010-12-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/12/10, AlunFoto, discombobulated, unleashed: >I sold my ancient Sigma 70-200/2.8 (Remember that one, Cotty?) in >favour of the 60-250. I was very fond of the Sigma in the film days, >but with digital I frequently found the 70mm end a bit too tight. With >the 60-250, I tend to use the ends of

Re: Cormorant of the day

2010-12-18 Thread Cotty
On 18/12/10, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: >We've had a bit of snow today. Some pictures (first 4 here) including one of >the hardiest PDMLer on a perch: >< http://www.web-options.com/Top12/ > Very dramatic! I was called out today and managed to get some shots and vox pops for our 5.35 bulle

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-18 Thread steve harley
On 2010-12-18 08:46 , John Celio wrote: ?> http://www.pentaxforums.com/Pentax-DA-12-35mm-DC-WR-lens-coming- The article appears to have been taken down. Did anyone copy any of the info? your email client, like mine, probably dropped the trailing hyphen when it recognized the URL -- PDML Pen

Re: PESO - Boulevard de Batignolles

2010-12-18 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Frank! That trip was indeed exactly what I needed to lift me out of my photo-doldrums. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 12/18/10, frank theriault wrote: > Rick Womer > wrote: > > Walking toward Montmartre on a Sunday morning in > Paris. (We got drenched when we got to

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-18 Thread Rick Womer
I have one shot without people; I may process and post it if time permits. Thanks for your comment and interesting idea! Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Sat, 12/18/10, Christine Aguila wrote: > I like very much the contrast between > the "scruffy building" and "elegant clothes".  W

Re: PESO: Shiny 'Vette

2010-12-18 Thread Ken Waller
I can't think of a single year Vette I wouldn't 'Take'. Some are more interesting than others but all are keepers. I'd really like a 58 or so body on a late model chassis - a resto Vette. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "eckinat

Re: Cormorant of the day

2010-12-18 Thread Jack Davis
My choice as well! Jack --- On Sat, 12/18/10, David J Brooks wrote: > From: David J Brooks > Subject: Re: Cormorant of the day > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010, 8:41 AM > This one stands out for me. > > http://www.web-options.com/Top12/content/_C187567_lar

Re: Cormorant of the day

2010-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
All are excellent, Bob, but I love the pier. Really great there. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Bob W" To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 10:27 AM Subject: Cormorant of the day We've had a bit of snow today. Some pictures (first 4 h

Re: Cormorant of the day

2010-12-18 Thread David J Brooks
This one stands out for me. http://www.web-options.com/Top12/content/_C187567_large.html Dave On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 11:27 AM, Bob W wrote: > We've had a bit of snow today. Some pictures (first 4 here) including one of > the hardiest PDMLer on a perch: > < http://www.web-options.com/Top12/ > >

Re: PESO - Noodle Time!

2010-12-18 Thread David J Brooks
This just ozzes noodles. Dave On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 9:58 AM, frank theriault wrote: > New promo thing I noticed in Chinatown last night: > > http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/noodle-time.html > > I thought it was fun.  Hope you do, too. > > Comments welcome. > > cheers. > frank > > --

Re: Peso Grandma meets blackberry

2010-12-18 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 9:46 AM, Kenton Brede wrote:  I hope I'm still curious at her age. I hope i won't be peeing in my pants. DaveThanks for > sharing this. > > -- > Kent Brede > http://aphotoaday.sandhillsnaps.org/ > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/m

Cormorant of the day

2010-12-18 Thread Bob W
We've had a bit of snow today. Some pictures (first 4 here) including one of the hardiest PDMLer on a perch: < http://www.web-options.com/Top12/ > Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the lin

Re: Boris PESOs (trip to Negev)

2010-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent subject, Boris. For me, around the bend is strongest for composition. I agree with Ken about going back during more dramatic light, but I did enjoy seeing these landscapes. Really nice. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Boris Liberman" To: "Pentax-Discuss Ma

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-18 Thread David Parsons
Try this: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-news-rumors/126118-pentax-files-da12-35-f3-5-4-5-weather-resistant-supersonic-drive-motor-patent.html It's a link to a thread. The first link didn't have any discussion. On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 10:46 AM, John Celio wrote: > ?> http://www.pen

Re: GESO - More Real Canadian Hats

2010-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent! I'd like to see a little more hat on the 1st one, but these are great. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 6:00 AM Subject: GESO - More Real Canadian Hats Here are some recent

Re: PESO 2010 - 226 - GDG

2010-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Lovely, Godfrey! Great timing and composition. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Godfrey DiGiorgi" To: "SeePhoto Talk" ; ; "DUG" ; "PDML List" Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 10:03 AM Subject: PESO 2010 - 226 - GDG I went to the annual "Christmas In The Park" play

Re: PESO - Boulevard de Batignolles

2010-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Classic! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Rick Womer" To: "Pentax List" Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 9:51 PM Subject: PESO - Boulevard de Batignolles Walking toward Montmartre on a Sunday morning in Paris. (We got drenched when we got to Montmartre.) http://ph

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
I like very much the contrast between the "scruffy building" and "elegant clothes". Well seen there. But I'm not sure if I like the people in it. It does bring color to the photo, and that's good in its way, but the people interrupt the pattern of 3 windows for me. I want to see what's in the

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-18 Thread Jeffery Smith
I'm still seeing it. Try a shorter URL: http://tinyurl.com/25ljuj7 Jeffery On Dec 18, 2010, at 9:46 AM, John Celio wrote: > ?> http://www.pentaxforums.com/Pentax-DA-12-35mm-DC-WR-lens-coming- > > The article appears to have been taken down. Did anyone copy any of the info? > > John > > -- >

Re: PESO - Lost Hope

2010-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent! Well seen, Frank. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 6:00 AM Subject: PESO - Lost Hope Spotted last night on the commute home: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/lost-ho

PESO 2010 - 226 - GDG

2010-12-18 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I went to the annual "Christmas In The Park" playground the other night with the E-5. Only had a few minutes to walk the whole place. This was the first photo of the bunch that popped out at me. http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5270320306/lightbox/ Have to say: the E-5 out-performed ev

Re: PESO - Noodle Time!

2010-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
That's great, Frank. I love signage pictures. Excellent job here. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 8:58 AM Subject: PESO - Noodle Time! New promo thing I noticed in Chinatown last nig

Re: PESO - Pont Alexandre III

2010-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
That's nice, Rick. Detail nicely caught. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Rick Womer" To: "Pentax List" Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 8:19 PM Subject: PESO - Pont Alexandre III On a bridge across the Seine in Paris. Doesn't every city have street lights like this

Re: PESO at the Barbershop

2010-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Michael: I really like the 1st one. Some of the others feel cramped to me--cropping a bit tight. Could be just me. The woman playing the harmonica is also very nice. Great expressive eyes there. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Michael Beacom" To: "Pentax-Disc

Re: PESO - Watching a Bike Go By

2010-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: "Cotty" To: "pentax list" Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 4:28 PM Subject: Re: PESO - Watching a Bike Go By On 15/12/10, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/watching-bike-go-by.html Hope you enjoy.

Re: PESO - The Construction Worker

2010-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
Well, there's a subject a recognize. Very nice portrait, Frank. Love the Canadian Hat series. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 6:42 AM Subject: PESO - The Construction Worker I got

Re: Peso Brother sandwich

2010-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
The child in the center is just too cute. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" To: "Pentax Discuss" ; "Barbara Brooks" Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2010 8:14 AM Subject: Peso Brother sandwich >From the Bennett side of the family. http://www.caughtinmotio

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way

2010-12-18 Thread John Celio
?> http://www.pentaxforums.com/Pentax-DA-12-35mm-DC-WR-lens-coming- The article appears to have been taken down. Did anyone copy any of the info? John -- http://www.jacelio.com http://www.cafepress.com/jacelio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinf

Re: Peso Brother sandwich

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 9:14 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > >From the Bennett side of the family. > > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2010-simpson-bennett/album/slides/_PHC1048.html Fun family snap!! cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Disc

Re: PESO: Shiny 'Vette

2010-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
What Paul said. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 1:40 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Shiny 'Vette Nice shapes and reflections. The half-chopped badging in the lower right corner is a bit of a distr

Re: PESO: Shiny 'Vette

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 2:12 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963&entry=40 > > Comments, Suggestions, Criticisms and Abuse are Welcome. Lovely photo of an icon. I agree with Ken about the logo, but only a minor distraction to me.

Re: Semi-OT: The Iconic Jazz Photos You Never Saw

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 12:09 AM, Walter Gilbert wrote: >  Hi all, > > Just wanted to share this link with y'all and hope you enjoy it as much as I > did. > > What is it about jazz that makes for such compelling photography? > > > http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2010/12/16/132108519/leonard?s

Re: The most ignored sign in the world.

2010-12-18 Thread Christine Aguila
That's fun, Steve. Got a little giggle out of that. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Steven Desjardins" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 9:33 AM Subject: PESO: The most ignored sign in the world. http://chemistry.wlu.edu/~desjardins/ -

PESO - Noodle Time!

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
New promo thing I noticed in Chinatown last night: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/noodle-time.html I thought it was fun. Hope you do, too. Comments welcome. cheers. frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

Re: PESO - Lost Hope

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 9:30 AM, Bob W wrote: > Ah ha! Even better then! ;-) -f -- "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 from the PDML, please visit the link

Re: Peso Grandma meets blackberry

2010-12-18 Thread Kenton Brede
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 7:01 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > From this years family gathering. > Erin tries to explain to her granny were the picture is coming from. > > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2010-simpson-bennett/album/slides/_PHC1059.html > > D200 18-70 pop up flash. > Photos are not adjusted

Re: Need advice on this picture

2010-12-18 Thread Jack Davis
For me, the "darkened version" comes closest. I feel this type of image succeeds or fails based on resolution. The slight contrast helps. Jack --- On Sat, 12/18/10, Kenton Brede wrote: > From: Kenton Brede > Subject: Need advice on this picture > To: pdml@pdml.net > Date: Saturday, December

Re: PESO - Pont Alexandre III

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 9:48 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > That image has a lot of character. Agreed! 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

Need advice on this picture

2010-12-18 Thread Kenton Brede
I took the following photo in low light conditions with a macro lens on f/16, shutter speed of 30 sec. and ISO at 200. I used a lamp to create the shadow. Anyway I liked the photo for the most part. The histogram shows stacking on the dark side. The part I don't like is the shadow. In the orig

83% Score/Gold Award

2010-12-18 Thread Jack Davis
dp K-5 full review up. 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 - Lost Hope

2010-12-18 Thread Bob W
> >> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/lost-hope.html > >> > >> Comments welcome. > >> > >> cheers, > >> frank > > > > that's really nice - I like it a lot. I bet the unripped poster was > pretty > > good too. > > Thanks. > > I don't know that anyone picked up on it, but I'm certain that

RE: OT - Another bad break for a cyclist

2010-12-18 Thread Bob W
> Another thing to be grateful for is that the pain isn't so bad. I > mean yes it hurt (and still does if I move it the wrong way), but I've > taken nary an Aspirin (tm) for this and I'm quite comfortable. > it was quite strange that when I broke my wrist falling off my bike it never hurt at all

Re: Plastic Faces

2010-12-18 Thread eckinator
you'd get in trouble with Britney Spears for that one for sure... 2010/12/18 J.C. O'Connell : > A more apt product name would be photoxic... > > -- > J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) > Join the CD PLAYER & DISC Discussions : > http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ > http://launch.

Peso Brother sandwich

2010-12-18 Thread David J Brooks
>From the Bennett side of the family. http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2010-simpson-bennett/album/slides/_PHC1048.html Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml

Re: PESO - Boulevard de Batignolles

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 10:51 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > Walking toward Montmartre on a Sunday morning in Paris. (We got drenched when > we got to Montmartre.) > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12094378 > > (K7, FA 24-90) Gorgeous! Wouldn't work without the rain. We talked off-list abou

Re: OT - Another bad break for a cyclist

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 8:54 AM, Walter Gilbert wrote: > Glad you're in good spirits over it all.  Having gone through a pretty > severe wrist fracture, I know it can be awfully painful.  Hope they've given > you some quality pharmaceuticals to take the edge off. Another thing to be grateful fo

Re: OT - Another bad break for a cyclist

2010-12-18 Thread Walter Gilbert
Ironically enough, when I posted a link to your Canadians Wearing Hats photo blog to my Facebook page, I mentioned to one of the people who commented on it that you had the good fortune of living in Canada, where you can take photos of strangers on the street and stand a reasonable chance

Re: PESO - The Construction Worker

2010-12-18 Thread Jack Davis
He needs a larger size.;) That must be his "rugged" look. Nice theme addition. Jack --- On Sat, 12/18/10, frank theriault wrote: > From: frank theriault > Subject: PESO - The Construction Worker > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Saturday, December 18, 2010, 4:42 AM > I got some Real Ca

RE: Plastic Faces

2010-12-18 Thread J.C. O'Connell
A more apt product name would be photoxic... -- J.C. O'Connell (mailto:hifis...@gate.net) Join the CD PLAYER & DISC Discussions : http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdplayers/ http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/cdsound/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun.

Re: PESO: Gangster Car

2010-12-18 Thread Jack Davis
It was made clear by my parents that "nice girls" did not ride in a "rumble seat." Odd thing is, they didn't ever tell me why!?? Nice grab, Dan. Jack Jack --- On Fri, 12/17/10, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > From: Daniel J. Matyola > Subject: PESO: Gangster Car > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"

Re: PESO: Gangster Car

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 1:50 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963&entry=41 > > Comments, Suggestions, Criticisms and Abuse are Always Welcome. Har! Fun car, fun shot. Difficult exposure, well handled. cheers, frank -- "Sharpne

Re: Peso Grandma meets blackberry

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 8:01 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > From this years family gathering. > Erin tries to explain to her granny were the picture is coming from. > > http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2010-simpson-bennett/album/slides/_PHC1059.html > > D200 18-70 pop up flash. > Photos are not adjusted

Re: PESO - The Construction Worker

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 8:07 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > Ya, that kind or the ones that have ear flaps. I preferred the ear > flap model my self. > > They all seem to be posing for you Frank, are you approching them. Yup! That's part of this game: Ask everyone's permission and let them pose as

Re: Plastic Faces

2010-12-18 Thread drd1135
That would be catchy and accurate. -Original Message- From: eckinator Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 09:59:38 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Plastic Faces 2010/12/18 Madame RD : >> > photographic Botox . what will

Re: Peso Grandma meets blackberry

2010-12-18 Thread drd1135
"there's this little dude in there with a paintbrush . . ." -Original Message- From: David J Brooks Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2010 08:01:33 To: Pentax Discuss; Barbara Brooks Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Peso Grandma meets blackberry >From this years

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