RE: Manfrotto Ball Head

From: Eric Weir I've been wanting to get a ball head for my tripod. The two I have are rudimentary and awkward to adjust. I've had my eye on this one -- Manfrotto Compact Ball Head 496 with RC2 Rapid Connect Plate -- and now I see that Adorama has it for $29 with a $50 rebate through mid-January

Re: Focal Length Constriction and RF's

On Dec 23, 2010, at 10:39 PM, Andrew Allen wrote: > First, let me say thank you to those who e-mailed me with suggestions > on how to enjoy this mailing list and send some specific messages > straight to the circular file. That being said, I suppose one must > have a thick skin when dealing with

Re: [Developing films] Traces on the dry negs

From: Ann Sanfedele Thibouille wrote: >I didn't get this with my first film but second and third films have >traces on them after drying. >Seems like limestone (got the word translated from French so it maybe >wrong) and/or wetting agent. > >Now, I use simple dishwashing product as wetting age

Some preliminary observations from my trip

I carry my K20D on a "sniper" sling. The controls need stronger detents. I wasted shots because the the camera slipped from Av to Tv or TAv or Sv or X or any other mode except the shooting mode I wanted it to be in. The shake reduction switch moved to off several times as well, and the auto-f

Re: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects

On Dec 23, 2010, at 8:38 PM, Paul Ewins wrote: > I'm not sure that I'm answering your question correctly, but I threw a whole > lot of assumptions at a spreadsheet and came up with the conclusion that in > that 1/250 sec the wheel rotated around 1/10 of a revolution. If I am > counting right t

Focal Length Constriction and RF's

First, let me say thank you to those who e-mailed me with suggestions on how to enjoy this mailing list and send some specific messages straight to the circular file. That being said, I suppose one must have a thick skin when dealing with any 'open' internet forum. Back to photography, I was wond

Re: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects

On Dec 23, 2010, at 8:37 PM, John Coyle wrote: > Wants me to log in. > Not a Facebook user, so no can do. > Doug, there should be a "every body can see this" URL at the bottom of the page, but you're the only one that'll see it. > -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDM

Re: OT (sorta): Camera condition assessment

Or the Air Farce perhaps ... From: drdx...@gmail.com Maybe the Ear Force. ;-) -Original Message- From: David J Brooks On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 2:42 PM, wrote: > Ergo, never keep your camera in your navel. So, join the Air Force then.?? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: OT Albums to CD's

From: David J Brooks On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 11:45 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Thanks. ?I love the "retro" look of the unit. Glad the link works now. Ya that's why i went for this one, it goes with the 80-90 year old HI FI down stairs. As long as it does a decent job, i;'ll be happy.

Re: OT (sorta): Camera condition assessment

Gunk. Atomic Symbol Gk. Bonds to everything, never really separates. When you try to sell the object, it becomes Patina (Pi). Really just an isotope of Gk: same number of protons, more $$$'s. On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 12:54 AM, wrote: > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/ken

Re: December PUG is up

Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Brian Walters" Subject: Re: December PUG is up On Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:08 +0800, "Bong Manayon" wrote: Went through the gallery again--great collection! Brian's "Fractured" ranks as my "I-w

Re: OT (sorta): Camera condition assessment

Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "John Sessoms" Subject: RE: OT (sorta): Camera condition assessment From: Charles Robinson Just checked on my repair status at C.R.I.S. and I was amused/worried by the entries in the field l

Re: Relaxing in the Country

Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Christine Aguila" Subject: Re: Relaxing in the Country Neato! You know my grand-dad was a horse trainer, rancher and all around cowboy. 100 years ago, on a Saturday, I decided to call him

Re: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Thanks John And a very Merry Christmas to all. FYI - In the U. S. currently, its very un P C to say Merry Christmas - we're supposed to say Happy Holiday -BOOO Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "John Coyle" Subject: Merry Chr

Re: December PUG is up

On Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:08 +0800, "Bong Manayon" wrote: > Went through the gallery again--great collection! Brian's "Fractured" > ranks as my "I-wished-I'd-taken-that" photo. > Thanks, Bong. When I go back through most of my rejects I usually wonder why I submitted them in the first place beca

Re: PESO - Great Blue

Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "paul stenquist" Subject: Re: PESO - Great Blue On Dec 23, 2010, at 5:08 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds states; "Great Blue Heron's are migratory

Re: December PUG is up

On Thu, 23 Dec 2010 23:27 -0500, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > Has a page been set up yet for January 2011 submissions to the PUG? Yes indeed - Stan's given the link but just to confirm The submission form for 2011 is at a new location: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ All themes for 2011 are

Re: PESO -- Shop girl; Newport, RI

Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" Subject: Re: PESO -- Shop girl; Newport, RI On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 1:46 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: I've been in a slump lately so I'm happy to post something that I think does

Re: PESO - Great Blue

Nice catch Paul, although I find the reflections in the water competing for my attention. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" Subject: PESO - Great Blue I spotted this guy standing in the Rouge River on my way

Re: December PUG is up

PUG looks great, Scott, and there are a good many wonderful rejects in that gallery. Especially liked Photokina by Dario & Wood Church by Dave Brooks! Summer Dreams proves to be a winning reject as well :-) Wonderful work, everyone! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Sc

Re: PESO - Great Blue

Excellent, Paul. Feather detail terrific, blue color very pleasing. Good pose caught as well. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 1:42 PM Subject: PESO - Great Blue I spotted this guy st

RE: OT (sorta): Camera condition assessment

From: Charles Robinson Just checked on my repair status at C.R.I.S. and I was amused/worried by the entries in the field labeled "Equipment Condition". It's clear that I don't baby my camera - I *use* it: "SCRATCHES; DINGS; SCUFFS; BOTTOM CASING EDGES/CORNERS DINGED/WORN; GUNK UNDER BATTERY DOO

Re: PESO - The Hockey Fan

Looking good. Good kid expression, Frank. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 6:44 AM Subject: PESO - The Hockey Fan I've posted several new ones to the Hats blog, but this is a favourite:

Re: PESO Discovered a horse in my camera

Sweet! Very cool. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Toine" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 8:41 AM Subject: PESO Discovered a horse in my camera http://www.repiuk.nl/ssp_director/p.php?a=T0ZLXDM2JzUieXhiOCYzJCkpOjwgMjsjLTw/MTA4Ji0nNTw

Re: peso: Living at 925 Valley Pike

- Original Message - From: "Steven Desjardins" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 2010 5:10 PM Subject: Re: peso: Living at 925 Valley Pike Do I need a website to use the web module? I'm not thrilled with photobucket either, but U gotta use something.

Re: GESO: Snowmageddon

From: drdx...@gmail.com Hey I run around naked outside until my wife tells me to come in out of the snow. Works great until the time she decides not to tell you. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: PESO: Two benches

What Steve said. Prefer the hint of color as well. A pleasant scene, Bob. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Steven Desjardins" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 10:43 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Two benches I like the hint of color. Winter

Re: I'm Back!

No 645D? Trip was a bust, I guess. ;-) On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 11:49 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Welcome back, John.  Can't wait to see the pictures.  Cheers, Christine > > > - Original Message - From: "John Sessoms" > To: > Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 7:54 PM > Subject: I'm

Re: December PUG is up

http://pug.komkon.org/submit/ On Dec 23, 2010, at 11:27 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Has a page been set up yet for January 2011 submissions to the PUG? > -- > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml

Re: Embracing the digital age.

Happy Holidays to you too, Malcolm! Looking forward to seeing your K7 PESOs & GESOs in the coming year. I'd get the K5--for your back up :-). Big cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Malcolm Smith" To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 2:30

Re: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects

On Dec 23, 2010, at 11:49 PM, paul stenquist wrote: > Too small an image to see what you're referring to -- at least for my old > yes. Let's see a wheel at 100%. That would be for my ole eyes. > Paul > On Dec 23, 2010, at 10:39 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: > >> OK, I know there are some folks ar

Re: I'm Back!

Welcome back, John. Can't wait to see the pictures. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "John Sessoms" To: Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 7:54 PM Subject: I'm Back! Arrived back here in Asheboro about 4:00am EST. Flight out of Beijing was delayed 3 hours, but fortuna

Re: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects

Too small an image to see what you're referring to -- at least for my old yes. Let's see a wheel at 100%. Paul On Dec 23, 2010, at 10:39 PM, Doug Franklin wrote: > OK, I know there are some folks around the list that know a lot more about > the physics, optics, and other science surrounding our

Re: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Same to you John! Wishing you very merry! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "John Coyle" To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 10:28 PM Subject: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! To all who celebrate, and for those who don't - enjoy th

Re: Relaxing in the Country

Neato! You know my grand-dad was a horse trainer, rancher and all around cowboy. 100 years ago, on a Saturday, I decided to call him since I hadn't talked to him in a while. Wouldn't you know I called him at the exact minute the Kentucky Derby was about to start. "God damn, Christine," he

Re: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Happy Generic Festivities to all. On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 11:28 PM, John Coyle wrote: > To all who celebrate, and for those who don't - enjoy the break anyway! > > > John Coyle > Brisbane, Australia - where it's already Christmas Eve, warm and wet! > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > P

Re: PESO: Two benches

I like the hint of color. Winter colors are often subtle. On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 10:38 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Thanks Paul and Rick for looking and commenting. > I'm partial to the evergreen color vs going B&W. > Regards,  Bob S. > > On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 9:35 PM, paul stenquist > wrote:

Re: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects

I'm not sure that I'm answering your question correctly, but I threw a whole lot of assumptions at a spreadsheet and came up with the conclusion that in that 1/250 sec the wheel rotated around 1/10 of a revolution. If I am counting right there are 15 spokes in the wheels. During the 1/250 sec ea

Re: Prairie Grove Battlefield Reenactment 2010

From: steve harley On 2010-12-12 11:00 , Bob W wrote: >> > > I know some don't like smallpox (neither do I). So here's a dose of plague. fwiw, flickr's lightbox is quite tolerable to me ... i flipped through them all and enjoyed them -- _almost_ sensed a narrative; interesting, but i don't th

RE: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects

Wants me to log in. Not a Facebook user, so no can do. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Peter Loveday Sent: Friday, 24 December 2010 1:58 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: The Physics of

RE: Tan and 2011...

From: "Tanya Love" LOL! For the record "Cushie Tushies" is a brand of cloth nappy (diaper). So they are worn ON a baby's "tushie" and are nice and "cushie" (soft). Their main site is here: www.cushietushies.com.au The idea of the cloth diaper seems to be making a comeback with the concern

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

To all who celebrate, and for those who don't - enjoy the break anyway! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - where it's already Christmas Eve, warm and wet! -- 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: December PUG is up

Has a page been set up yet for January 2011 submissions to the PUG? -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- 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: OT: Lightweight bikes...

On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 10:37 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > From: "Bob W" >> >> The results probably depend on all things being equal other than the >> frame, >> for example if the wheels are different widths the results are going to be >> skewed, but it's quite interesting. It's quite a commute. >> >

RE: OT: Photographer Monique

From: Walter Gilbert Hi all, I stumbled across this link the other day looking for something interesting to post on my Facebook page, and was just struck by some of the images. There are a few that really stood out to me and I was hoping someone might be able to tell me how to go about appro

Re: The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects

I'm sure someone will have a more scientific answer, but I'm going to take a guess and say those lines represent the overlap between the blurs of adjacent spokes. - Peter -Original Message- From: Doug Franklin Sent: Friday, December 24, 2010 2:09 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subje

The Physics of Photographing Moving Subjects

OK, I know there are some folks around the list that know a lot more about the physics, optics, and other science surrounding our hobby than I do. And I'm asking their help in understanding something. In the following photo, take a specific look at the way that the wheels and in particular t

Re: PESO: Two benches

Thanks Paul and Rick for looking and commenting. I'm partial to the evergreen color vs going B&W. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 9:35 PM, paul stenquist wrote: > I didn't comment on the original, but I like this version. > Paul > > On Dec 23, 2010, at 10:30 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > >> Mu

Re: OT: Lightweight bikes...

From: "Bob W" ...don't necessarily get you to B any more quickly than heavy old clunkers. "A reduction in the weight of the cyclist rather than that of the bicycle may deliver great benefit at reduced cost". The results probably depend on all things

Re: PESO: Two benches

I didn't comment on the original, but I like this version. Paul On Dec 23, 2010, at 10:30 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > Much better, and I can see the whole thing! I disagree with Jack about the > grass (and evergreen) color, though; to me it affords a nice twist on the > traditional winter monochr

Re: PESO: Two benches

Much better, and I can see the whole thing! I disagree with Jack about the grass (and evergreen) color, though; to me it affords a nice twist on the traditional winter monochrome. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Thu, 12/23/10, Jack Davis wrote: > Don't know about Rick, but I like

Re: December PUG is up

Went through the gallery again--great collection! Brian's "Fractured" ranks as my "I-wished-I'd-taken-that" photo. On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 11:05 AM, Bong Manayon wrote: > Ken's Black Bird photo was rejected?!  I thought that was a great > photo and voted for it... :-( > > Bong > > -- > Bong Mana

Re: I'm Back!

Glad to see you made a round-trip. How did it work out with the LX and Kodachrome? stan On Dec 23, 2010, at 8:54 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > Arrived back here in Asheboro about 4:00am EST. Flight out of Beijing was > delayed 3 hours, but fortunately, my connecting flight from Newark to RDU was

Re: December PUG is up

Ken's Black Bird photo was rejected?! I thought that was a great photo and voted for it... :-( 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

Re: December PUG is up

Thanks for hanging in there Scott! Now go rest on your laurels (or some other suitable spot) and enjoy the holiday season. stan On Dec 23, 2010, at 9:23 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: > The December PUG is up. http://pug.komkon.org/ > > It's been an honor, and thanks for putting up with me. Happy

Re: December PUG is up

Excellent gallery. Dario's photos is stunning. Thanks for all your hard work, Scott. Well done. Paul On Dec 23, 2010, at 9:40 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: > Ted's photo is now included. > > On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 9:23 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: >> The December PUG is up. http://pug.komkon.org/

Re: December PUG is up

Ted's photo is now included. On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 9:23 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: > The December PUG is up.  http://pug.komkon.org/ > > It's been an honor, and thanks for putting up with me.  Happy holidays. > > -- > Scott (over and out) Loveless > http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/ >    

Re: December PUG is up

Thanks, Scott, for all your efforts on our behalf! Dan -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 9:23 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: > The December PUG is up.  http://pug.komkon.org/ > > It's been an honor, and thanks for putting up with me.  Happy holid

Re: OT: The time has come

From: Bob Sullivan Have a good trip John! China isn't it? Be prepared to be an old man in a young society. Look for high-rise buildings being built with bamboo scaffolding! Regards, Bob S. Didn't see anything being built higher than three stories where they were still using bamboo scaffoldi

December PUG is up

The December PUG is up. http://pug.komkon.org/ It's been an honor, and thanks for putting up with me. Happy holidays. -- Scott (over and out) Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/     __o   _'\<,_  (*)/  (*) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/l

Re: I Wish

From: Jack Davis It's my understanding (in some cases I know to be correct) that in USA civil cases, court costs and attorney's fees are included in the award. How common this is, is not known to me. Jack I believe that applies to some cases brought in federal courts. May also apply in some

Re: I Wish

From: Walter Gilbert It's my understanding that, in the British system, unlike in the US, the loser of the case is responsible for the legal fees and court costs of the winner. That would tend to make their system more workable, an d would almost certainly make them more likely to foot the bi

Re: I'm Back!

Welcome back! Looking forward to seeing some photos. Paul On Dec 23, 2010, at 8:54 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > Arrived back here in Asheboro about 4:00am EST. Flight out of Beijing was > delayed 3 hours, but fortunately, my connecting flight from Newark to RDU was > delayed 3-1/2 hours, so I did

I'm Back!

Arrived back here in Asheboro about 4:00am EST. Flight out of Beijing was delayed 3 hours, but fortunately, my connecting flight from Newark to RDU was delayed 3-1/2 hours, so I didn't have to struggle with missed connections getting back home. Looks like I've only got about 56 digests to catc

Re: PESO: Baltimore Old and New

It's not that old! It was built in 1917, and modeled after the Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, by the inventor of the once popular headache remedy. It now houses studios for the visual and literary arts. Thanks for looking. Dan -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On T

Re: PESO 2010 - 228 - GDG

Yeah, it is good. I like how clearly we can see the signs of use on the cup On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 9:41 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I liked this scene. Simple. Form and shadow. > >  http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5284177849/lightbox/ > > There is more to see beyond the literal. > > tha

Re: 21st Century Nativity

That was clever. On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 6:30 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkHNNPM7pJA&feature=player_embedded > > > -p > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailma

Re: 21st Century Nativity

Fun stuff. Thanks for sharing. Paul On Dec 23, 2010, at 6:30 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkHNNPM7pJA&feature=player_embedded > > > -p > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http

Re: PESO - Great Blue

Thanks Ecke. I barked like a dog, whistled and stamped my feet, trying to get him to fly away, and he didn't budge. So I figured I'd move upstream a bit and try to get a shot from a further forward position. Of course, as soon as I lowered the camera to move, he took flight. It was quite a sight

Re: PESO - Great Blue

On Dec 23, 2010, at 6:18 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Guess that follows, they do wade the edges of moving water and its agitation > may not allow freezing until the temp reaches something lower than 32F. As I recall, our fast moving streams keep going all the way down to temps below zero fahrenhei

Re: PESO - Great Blue

works for me - feather detail really sets him apart nicely against the intriguing background reflections Ecke 2010/12/23 Paul Stenquist : > I spotted this guy standing in the Rouge River on my way home from one store > this morning. Had to stop home then make a second trip, so I picked up my K5,

21st Century Nativity

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Re: PESO - Great Blue

Guess that follows, they do wade the edges of moving water and its agitation may not allow freezing until the temp reaches something lower than 32F. Jack --- On Thu, 12/23/10, paul stenquist wrote: > From: paul stenquist > Subject: Re: PESO - Great Blue > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Da

Re: PESO: Baltimore Old and New

I want to see archers on the top of that tower! Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 4:44 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963&entry=45 > > As always, comments, suggestions, criticisms and abuse are welcome. > > -- > Dan Matyola

Re: PESO - Great Blue

On Dec 23, 2010, at 5:08 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds states; "Great Blue > Heron's are migratory where waters freeze. They range from North America, > except in the northern tundra areas, to northern South America". > Would lead me to believe that

PESO: Baltimore Old and New

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Re: peso: Living at 925 Valley Pike

2010/12/23 frank theriault : > > Where's the tilt?  I liked the tilt... it wasn't that earth-shattering =P Ecke -- 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 directi

Re: peso: Living at 925 Valley Pike

Geez, Frank, where were you before they made me do all that work? On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 4:47 PM, frank theriault wrote: > On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 1:49 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: >> OK, try this: >> >> http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=view¤t=birdehouse2_2.jpg > >

Re: PESO - Great Blue

Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds states; "Great Blue Heron's are migratory where waters freeze. They range from North America, except in the northern tundra areas, to northern South America". Would lead me to believe that they do migrate if the temp reaching freezing.(?) Jack

Re: peso: Living at 925 Valley Pike

On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 1:49 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > OK, try this: > > http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=view¤t=birdehouse2_2.jpg Where's the tilt? I liked the tilt... ;-) cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDM

Re: PESO -- Shop girl; Newport, RI

2010/12/23 frank theriault : > > lovely smile, bright colours, cute woman.  What's not to like? > > cheers, > frank > > -- > "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson your tagline says it all, knarF =) and yes, I agree Thanks for sharing, Peter Ecke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: peso: Living at 925 Valley Pike

On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 6:32 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=view¤t=birdhouse.jpg > -- I like it just as it is. The wider view gives us a sense of environment. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-B

Re: PESO - Great Blue

Paul, I assumed they head for warmer climates. I've never seen one after the snow falls. And I don't think they are ice fishermen. Maybe Ann will know. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 3:37 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Thanks Bob. Do Herons normally fly south? I'm no bird expert. > Paul >

Re: peso: Living at 925 Valley Pike

Steve, Smugmug fresentation is much faster and better on my end. I checked in the AM and the PM and yesterday too. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 9:42 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Generally faster tonight than photobucket. > I'll check again tomorrow. > Regards,  Bob S. > > On Wed, Dec 22,

Re: PESO - Great Blue

Thanks Bob. Do Herons normally fly south? I'm no bird expert. Paul On Dec 23, 2010, at 4:28 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Paul, > Fantastic! A heron in snow. > Somebody's got to remind him to go south. > Excellent catch! > Regards, Bob S. > > On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 1:42 PM, Paul Stenquist > wro

Re: PESO - Waiting

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 10:36 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > An experiment in framing. The rule of sixths perhaps. > > This guy, who probably lives in Detroit and commutes to a job in the suburbs, > was sitting on a door stoop in downtown Birmingham, Michigan waiting > patiently for one of the infr

Re: PESO - Waiting

On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 5:13 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote:  She looks quite fetching -- like I've had a few drinks. MARK! 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

Re: PESO 2010 - 228 - GDG

On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 9:41 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > I liked this scene. Simple. Form and shadow. > >  http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5284177849/lightbox/ > > There is more to see beyond the literal. > > thanks for looking. comments always appreciated. Delicious. ;-) cheers, frank

Re: PESO - Great Blue

On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 2:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I spotted this guy standing in the Rouge River on my way home from one store > this morning. Had to stop home then make a second trip, so I picked up my K5, > which already had the DA* 60-250 mounted. I figured he'd be gone, but to my > s

Re: PESO -- Shop girl; Newport, RI

On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 1:46 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > I've been in a slump lately so I'm happy to post something that I think > doesn't totally suck.  Not much more than a snapshot really... > > Lets get the obvious defects out of the way first, I missed the focus, and I > forgot to turn SR on.  

Re: PESO - Great Blue

Paul, Fantastic! A heron in snow. Somebody's got to remind him to go south. Excellent catch! Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 1:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I spotted this guy standing in the Rouge River on my way home from one store > this morning. Had to stop home then make a second

Re: PESO - Great Blue

Wonderful capture of the bird. I find the reflections a bit confusing and distracting . . . Dan -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 2:42 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I spotted this guy standing in the Rouge River on my way home from one stor

Re: OT "But, darling, I was searching for a present for you"

2010/12/23 mike wilson : > http://www.cupsizechoir.com/?k=1 > > Try holding a key down. Here's what just transpired in my tiny little computer room: The Wife watched, and said: "Dubious. Definately dubious." Then a snort, some headshaking, and she left the room. I caught her grin before she turne

Re: FA*24 Discussion and Responses

On Dec 23, 2010, at 10:03 AM, Andrew Allen wrote: > I was under the impression that civil discussions would take place > here ... Civil discussions do take place here. But, people are not at all shy about expressing their opinion, and occasionally there are people who don't cotton to being dis

Re: FA*24 Discussion and Responses

On Thu, 23 Dec 2010 13:54 -0500, "David J Brooks" wrote: > Hum. I have been reading the thread, and i did'nt see anything to worry > about. > > But, thats me. > Well I hadn't been reading the original thread because I don't have an FA*24, but having read Andrew's response, I had to go back an

Re: Adorama

Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "eckinator" Subject: Re: Adorama Did you get a Gitzo then? I'll take delivery of one next week or so as part of my effort to build a business around used photo gear. Having heard so many good

VESO The Gaskell Ball

Here are some videos I took with the K-x last weekend at the Gaskell Ball, a victorian style dance held every two months in Oakland. The quality of video is proof that I am not Cotty. It shows how the video works in less than ideal conditions. The biggest problem seems to be the quality of the

Re: Adorama

Did you get a Gitzo then? I'll take delivery of one next week or so as part of my effort to build a business around used photo gear. Having heard so many good things about them, I look forward to giving it a good try before selling it again, hopefully at a profit. Cheers Ecke 2010/12/23 Ken Waller

Re: Adorama

Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Bob Sullivan" Subject: Re: Adorama We knew that... Thanks Bob, but I wanted to acknowledge the error so the list wouldn't think I was drinking - at least yet. ;+} On Thu, Dec 23, 2010

Re: PESO - Great Blue

Plenty of detail, Paul! His contrasting color separates him well from the wooded reflection and makes it all work very well. Jack --- On Thu, 12/23/10, Paul Stenquist wrote: > From: Paul Stenquist > Subject: PESO - Great Blue > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Thursday, December 23, 20

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