Re: Party trick

2011-05-15 Thread Boris Liberman
On 5/16/2011 08:54, Tim Bray wrote: I'm not an equipment worshipper, but this didn't used to be possible, and now it is. Which is a good thing. -T Applying a principle of recursion, it is entirely possible that another individual will be in the same venue with their camera equipped with equ

Party trick

2011-05-15 Thread Tim Bray
It's the combination of the K-5's sensitivity and a good fast-ish portrait lens (in my case, the D-FA 100mm macro) that enables this one. The trick goes like this; you're at a bar or a meeting or whatever, not-terrible indoor light, and you shoot a portrait across the room and bring it up on the ba

Re: Back yard wildlife

2011-05-15 Thread John Francis
I hoped you weren't. But (to me, at least) that wasn't 100% evident from your post. And just in case somebody read it, and got the wrong idea, I felt it might be worth underlining the point. On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 09:24:11PM -0500, Jeffery Johnson wrote: > John I was not serious about the lea

Re: PAW--week 19--back alley flora

2011-05-15 Thread Ken Waller
Wo... Very nice capture Might get rid of the bottom layer of bricks to unbalance the image Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Christine Aguila" Subject: PAW--week 19--back alley flora Taken today while on a walk to cle

Re: PESO: An Open Mind

2011-05-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Steven. Dan On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 8:24 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > That's a good angle and lighting.  I also like how the branched seem > to radiate from the head. > > On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 2:19 PM, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote: >> http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?na

RE: Back yard wildlife

2011-05-15 Thread Jeffery Johnson
John I was not serious about the leaving out of food for the bear. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Francis Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 9:13 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Back yard wildlife Really, really bad i

Re: PESO: Duster Pano

2011-05-15 Thread Paul Sorenson
Prop speed is probably around 2000 rpm so 3/100 should get you pretty close to a complete circle for the blades. -p On 5/15/2011 2:35 AM, Brian Walters wrote: On Sat, 14 May 2011 07:58 -0700, "Jack Davis" wrote: Received at least one comment offering a wish that I'd posted a full frame of "Fu

Re: Back yard wildlife

2011-05-15 Thread John Francis
Really, really bad idea. Teaching a bear that food can be found near humans never has a good outcome. Usually it results in the death of the bear, shot because it's become a pest. But there are other, even less pleasant, outcomes. On Sat, May 14, 2011 at 11:10:36PM -0500, Jeffery Johnson wrote

Re: PUG EXtra - PDML Photo Annual Refuses - Last Call

2011-05-15 Thread Brian Walters
On Sun, 15 May 2011 19:10 -0400, "Stan Halpin" wrote: > Yours was "Kids in the Fountain" > In case anyone else is wondering, Mark has put up a gallery of all of the images in the Annual here: http://www.robertstech.com/pdmlbook/2011/gallery/index.html Cheers Brian

Re: Ektachrome!

2011-05-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Tim, How about if I send you a roll of Kodachrome, just for her. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 11:24 AM, Tim Bray wrote: > I found a roll while poking around a usually-neglected shelf.  Should > get the urge, can it still be developed?  My wife wants to save it as > a curio, so an argu

Re: PAW--week 19--back alley flora

2011-05-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice. I like the contrast between the cold blocks of the wall and the vibrancy of the plants. Dan On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 9:14 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Taken today while on a walk to clear my head--needed a break from > grading--feel a bit brain-dead, but almost done grading.  Cheers,

Re: Boris PESO #20 - Communicating

2011-05-15 Thread Bob Sullivan
Thanks Boris, I see it now. His next step ought to be stealing a kiss from the girl !!! Great location and scenery. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, May 14, 2011 at 11:20 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Bob, as a matter of fact, they are reviewing the photos of themselves > they've just taken with their ce

Re: PAW--week 19--back alley flora

2011-05-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
A nice composition. The stark and minimal scene is compelling. I rememver gradeing -- barely -- but I remember it. And it's not a pleasant memory:-). Paul On May 15, 2011, at 9:14 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Taken today while on a walk to clear my head--needed a break from > grading--feel

PAW--week 19--back alley flora

2011-05-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Taken today while on a walk to clear my head--needed a break from grading--feel a bit brain-dead, but almost done grading. Cheers, Christine http://aguilapaw.posterous.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO 2011 - 077 - GDG

2011-05-15 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 9:44 AM, Jim King wrote: > Another interesting capture.  I like the balance of masses in the image,  The > hulking shape of the woman in the right foreground  reminds me of Rivera's > work. > > And you're getting great results from that GXR/A12-28 combo! Thanks Jim! I'm

Re: OT - Panasonic announce LUmix G3

2011-05-15 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sat, May 14, 2011 at 4:04 PM, Jim King wrote: > > John Francis wrote on Fri, 13 May 2011 15:18:37 -0700 > >> There's a new model in PAnasonic's Micro 4/3 lineup: >> >> http://www.dpreview.com/news/1105/11051210panasonicdmcg3.asp > > If only this camera had an APS-C sensor and a K-mount... An A

Re: Peso Hockey stick

2011-05-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
Reminds me of a goaltender we had in high school. With him in net, the door was always open. On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 8:31 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > What happens to hockey sticks at the end of the season/play-offs. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13122552 > > As an ex goal tender, i

Re: PESO: An Open Mind

2011-05-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's a good angle and lighting. I also like how the branched seem to radiate from the head. On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 2:19 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963&entry=89 > > Comments, Suggestions, Criticisms and Abuse are all Welco

Re: Peso: Old Pump

2011-05-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a timeless image, and a very fine one. Dan On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 5:25 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > A shot of an abandoned store in Bustleburg: > > http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1292473993_QpksNNT > -- > Steve Desjardins > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Re: PUG EXtra - PDML Photo Annual Refuses - Last Call

2011-05-15 Thread Stan Halpin
Yours was "Kids in the Fountain" smh On May 15, 2011, at 6:30 PM, David Parsons wrote: > I haven't gotten my copy yet, so I don't even know what made it in and > what didn't. > > On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 5:53 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: >> My problem is that I can't remember what shots I submitted. >

Re: OT - Panasonic announce LUmix G3

2011-05-15 Thread John Francis
On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 09:46:15AM -0400, Adam Maas wrote: > On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 8:33 AM, Jim King wrote: > > William Robb wrote Sat, 14 May 2011 16:09:03 -0700 > > > >>> On 14/05/2011 5:04 PM, Jim King wrote: > >>> > >>> http://www.dpreview.com/news/1105/11051210panasonicdmcg3.asp > >>> If on

Re: PESO - Busking Swan - A Stern View

2011-05-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
It looks more like the poop deck. ;-) On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 2:04 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Interesting perspective, and nice composition. > > Dan > > On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 11:05 AM, frank theriault > wrote: >> A different perspective (at least different from the last photo) of a >> bus

Re: PUG EXtra - PDML Photo Annual Refuses - Last Call

2011-05-15 Thread David Parsons
I haven't gotten my copy yet, so I don't even know what made it in and what didn't. On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 5:53 PM, Tim Øsleby wrote: > My problem is that I can't remember what shots I submitted. > I know what got in, but I have no idea what the other one was. > MARK? > > -- > MaritimTim > > My

Re: Pentax Photo Gallery Image of the Day

2011-05-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Well, I certainly don't think my image was the best submitted that day. There must have been one accepted for the Premium Collection or at least one a bit more artistic. I don't know whether it is random or just a case of "Let's pick one that would be interesting to a wide audience including non-

Re: PUG EXtra - PDML Photo Annual Refuses - Last Call

2011-05-15 Thread Tim Øsleby
My problem is that I can't remember what shots I submitted. I know what got in, but I have no idea what the other one was. MARK? -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ My photo class blog: http://z-fotokurs.blogspot.com/ -

Re: OT: Awfully Photoshopped Russian Wedding Pictures

2011-05-15 Thread Stan Halpin
On May 14, 2011, at 1:21 PM, Madame RD wrote: > >> On 14/5/11, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >> >>> I'm going through a dry spell regarding my own photography, but a friend >>> sent me this link, so I thought the least I could do was share other >>> people's train wrecks. >>>

Re: OT: Awfully Photoshopped Russian Wedding Pictures

2011-05-15 Thread Ecke PDML
crikies... gotta love the Excalibur limo with VW Beetle turn signals... a friend's father in Canada had the short version when I was there in the 90s... we called it the Beaster... it cornered like a drunk cow but it was fun to show off... ugly as hell though... never would've thought to see one in

PUG EXtra - PDML Photo Annual Refuses - Last Call

2011-05-15 Thread Brian Walters
G'day' all. I'll be closing the submission form on Wednesday evening (Sydney Time) so get those submissions in now! Just to recap, this 'Extra' Gallery is for images that were submitted for consideration for the Annual but were not included in it. So far this gallery has 18 contributions and is

Re: Pentax Photo Gallery Image of the Day

2011-05-15 Thread Brian Walters
On Sun, 15 May 2011 10:10 -0400, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > PS! Here is a better link to the image they posted: > > http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963&entry=88 > > Thanks for looking, Brian and Boris. I think most here have seen that > image as a PESO

Re: PAW71 - On track

2011-05-15 Thread Jack Davis
Would add if the title actually made a connection between the track and person. Interesting juxtaposition however. Jack --- On Sun, 5/15/11, DagT wrote: > From: DagT > Subject: PAW71 - On track > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 2:09 PM > http://www.thrane.name/Pic

Re: OT - Panasonic announce LUmix G3

2011-05-15 Thread Stan Halpin
On May 15, 2011, at 8:33 AM, Jim King wrote: > William Robb wrote Sat, 14 May 2011 16:09:03 -0700 > >>> On 14/05/2011 5:04 PM, Jim King wrote: >>> >>> http://www.dpreview.com/news/1105/11051210panasonicdmcg3.asp >>> If only this camera had an APS-C sensor and a K-mount... >>> >> You can get an

RE: Tourist for a day

2011-05-15 Thread Bob W
> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Scott Loveless > > I did some touristy things in London yesterday. Here are some snaps, > > displayed in the spirit of the day as Flash postcards, so if you > don't like > > Flash you won't like this: > >

Re: PAW71 - On track

2011-05-15 Thread Tim Bray
That's striking. I'd consider cropping the top right corner back a bit, so all the track is the same color. -T On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 2:09 PM, DagT wrote: > http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html > K-5, DA*16-50mm@16, 1/400s, f/5.6, ISO100 > > > DagT > http://www.thrane

Re: PESO - lush

2011-05-15 Thread Jack Davis
Nice and ell named, Paul. Jack --- On Sun, 5/15/11, Paul Stenquist wrote: > From: Paul Stenquist > Subject: PESO - lush > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 12:51 PM > A small leaf rhodie peaks out from > behind ferns and hostas in the shade garden on the west side

Peso: Old Pump

2011-05-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
A shot of an abandoned store in Bustleburg: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1292473993_QpksNNT -- Steve Desjardins -- 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

Back again

2011-05-15 Thread Stan Halpin
The last couple of weeks have been busy and I have only sporadically tracked the PDML. My excuses include: lack of time, slow or non-existent internet connection, and, occasionally, higher priority things to attend to. This last week I did another round-trip from Michigan to KC, brought back wha

PAW71 - On track

2011-05-15 Thread DagT
http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA*16-50mm@16, 1/400s, f/5.6, ISO100 DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- 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

PESO - lush

2011-05-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
A small leaf rhodie peaks out from behind ferns and hostas in the shade garden on the west side of my house. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13124713 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit t

RE: Ektachrome!

2011-05-15 Thread John Sessoms
From: Tim Bray I found a roll while poking around a usually-neglected shelf. Should get the urge, can it still be developed? My wife wants to save it as a curio, so an argument will occur. -T Yes it can still be developed. Whether the images are worth making your wife mad is a question onl

Re: PESO: Duster Pano

2011-05-15 Thread John Sessoms
From: "Brian Walters" On Sat, 14 May 2011 07:58 -0700, "Jack Davis" wrote: > Received at least one comment offering a wish that I'd posted a full > frame of "Fun With AF_C(2)." > See link. (Did make a slight crop of the top edge) > > Opinions? > I prefer this one. I'd have liked to have seen

PESO: An Open Mind

2011-05-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963&entry=89 Comments, Suggestions, Criticisms and Abuse are all Welcome and Solicited. -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/lis

Re: Back yard wildlife

2011-05-15 Thread John Sessoms
Just remember to take along a photo "buddy" who can't run very fast! From: "Daniel J. Matyola" The trick is to get an image of that bear! Dan On Sat, May 14, 2011 at 11:36 PM, wrote: > Great shot. ?We currently have a small black bear in the neighborhood. > The scent is driving my dog crazy

RE: PESO: Rainy Weekend

2011-05-15 Thread John Sessoms
From: "Jeffery Johnson" Some captures from last weekend we went to Radnor Lake on Sunday. Deer's At The Edge of Lake Eating http://www.flickr.com/photos/jt-johnson/5717123497/in/photostream Blue Heron On Lakes Edge 2 http://www.flickr.com/photos/jt-johnson/5717664710/in/photostream/ Radnor La

Re: Back yard wildlife

2011-05-15 Thread Madame RD
Le 15/05/11 18:32, steve harley a écrit : i'll place a call on Monday to see if we can get wolves reintroduced to Denver pronto ;?> do that and please take a picture of the person's face ...lol .. dominique -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listi

Re: Ektachrome!

2011-05-15 Thread Adam Maas
Not only can it still be developed but Kodak still sells Ektachrome, albeit a more limited selection these days. -Adam On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 12:24 PM, Tim Bray wrote: > I found a roll while poking around a usually-neglected shelf.  Should > get the urge, can it still be developed?  My wife wan

Re: not really OT : what would you save ?

2011-05-15 Thread John Sessoms
If the flood waters get deep enough to put my house under water, there ain't gonna be no high ground left to flee to. I'd be lucky to save myself, much less any possessions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDM

Re: PESO - Busking Swan - A Stern View

2011-05-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Interesting perspective, and nice composition. Dan On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 11:05 AM, frank theriault wrote: > A different perspective (at least different from the last photo) of a > busking swan: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/busking-swan-stern-view.html > > Hope you enjoy.  Com

Re: Tourist for a day

2011-05-15 Thread Madame RD
Le 15/05/11 19:06, Bob W a écrit : haven't been to the Tower for ages .. polar bears in the moat?( .. when was that ? 1250s - the time of Henry III B had never heard about it ..thanks . dominique -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/list

RE: Peso Flat tulip

2011-05-15 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Okay... Instead of color meant cooler... ___ Pictures that I have taken on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jt-johnson/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jeffery Johnson Sent: Sun

Re: Tourist for a day

2011-05-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Well, I definitely don't like the flash postcards format, but I definitely do like your collection of images. Well done! Dan On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 7:16 AM, Bob W wrote: > I did some touristy things in London yesterday. Here are some snaps, > displayed in the spirit of the day as Flash postcar

Re: Tourist for a day

2011-05-15 Thread Scott Loveless
On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 7:16 AM, Bob W wrote: > I did some touristy things in London yesterday. Here are some snaps, > displayed in the spirit of the day as Flash postcards, so if you don't like > Flash you won't like this: > A couple favorites: Gold State

Re: Peso Flat tulip

2011-05-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very well composed and rendered; I really like that image. Dan On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 12:35 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > Its been raining since Friday, so what better thing to do but take > flower pictures. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13123632 > > Dave > > -- > Documenting Life

RE: Peso Flat tulip

2011-05-15 Thread Jeffery Johnson
LOL Would be nice to call out but I will just put in a request for a day off. I am just wanting to make it to the zoo soon mainly cause as it gets hotter less active are the animals and some of them they keep them in color areas away from the public. __

RE: Peso Flat tulip

2011-05-15 Thread Jack Davis
How many "zoo" days do you get per year, Jeff? You gonna be sick? ;0 Jack --- On Sun, 5/15/11, Jeffery Johnson wrote: > From: Jeffery Johnson > Subject: RE: Peso Flat tulip > To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" > Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 10:02 AM > Nice colors and nice way to take > advantage

Re: Peso Flat tulip

2011-05-15 Thread Jack Davis
Certainly well photographed and rendered, Dave! Made me think the weather might have caused it to throw itself on the ground and burst into tears. Couple grass blades appear to be patting it on the back, with a sympathetic; "there, there." :) Jack --- On Sun, 5/15/11, David J Brooks wrote: >

RE: GFM: I'm not going again

2011-05-15 Thread Bob W
> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Scott Loveless > >>Who's going to constitute PDML Central now? > > > > Loveless and a tent. > > Sorry. I'm going camping with the Girl Scouts that weekend. Mark! I hope you have a sturdy pole. B -- PDML Pentax-Di

RE: Tourist for a day

2011-05-15 Thread Bob W
> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Boris Liberman > > I did some touristy things in London yesterday. Here are some snaps, > > displayed in the spirit of the day as Flash postcards, so if you > don't like > > Flash you won't like this: > >

RE: Tourist for a day

2011-05-15 Thread Bob W
> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Madame RD > > I did some touristy things in London yesterday. Here are some snaps, > > displayed in the spirit of the day as Flash postcards, so if you > don't like > > Flash you won't like this: > >

RE: Peso Flat tulip

2011-05-15 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Nice colors and nice way to take advantage of the weather. It too has been off and on raining here all weekend :( I am seriously thinking about taking off work Wednesday and take a trip to the zoo. Due to the fact next weekend more rain. ___ Pictures

Re:PESO 2011 - 077 - GDG

2011-05-15 Thread Jim King
Another interesting capture. I like the balance of masses in the image, The hulking shape of the woman in the right foreground reminds me of Rivera's work. And you're getting great results from that GXR/A12-28 combo! Regards, Jim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.n

Re: Ektachrome!

2011-05-15 Thread David Parsons
It's an E-6 film, so any lab that can develop slides can handle it, unless you want to cross-process via C-41. On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 12:24 PM, Tim Bray wrote: > I found a roll while poking around a usually-neglected shelf.  Should > get the urge, can it still be developed?  My wife wants to sav

Peso Flat tulip

2011-05-15 Thread David J Brooks
Its been raining since Friday, so what better thing to do but take flower pictures. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13123632 Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ York Region, Ontario, Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Ma

Re: Back yard wildlife

2011-05-15 Thread steve harley
On 2011-05-15 08:18 , Daniel J. Matyola wrote: We have fox in our neighborhood. I have noticed that the squirrel and rabbit populations are no longer out of control. That coyote in Paul's image is an entirely different matter. Those critters can be very dangerous to pets, children and even adu

Ektachrome!

2011-05-15 Thread Tim Bray
I found a roll while poking around a usually-neglected shelf. Should get the urge, can it still be developed? My wife wants to save it as a curio, so an argument will occur. -T -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: GFM: I'm not going again

2011-05-15 Thread Dario Bonazza
I'm afraid PDML Central will be Mark's Tritent. Dario -- 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 - Busking Swan - A Stern View

2011-05-15 Thread David J Brooks
Nice angle. Great de-tail. Dave On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 11:05 AM, frank theriault wrote: > A different perspective (at least different from the last photo) of a > busking swan: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/busking-swan-stern-view.html > > Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome. > >

Re: Peso's From the fire hall open house

2011-05-15 Thread Tim Bray
OK, that's adorable. The kids are so serious. -T On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 6:11 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > The local fire hall had its second annual open house on Saturday, and > the Son in Law was helping out. > > Concentration: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13122657 > > Concentrati

Re: PESO: Duster Pano

2011-05-15 Thread Jack Davis
I feel as you obviously do, that it's a "nice" shot. Just OK, IOW. That's why it leaves me unsatisfied. Thanks, Paul. Jack --- On Sun, 5/15/11, Paul Stenquist wrote: > From: Paul Stenquist > Subject: Re: PESO: Duster Pano > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 8:42 AM

Re: GFM: I'm not going again

2011-05-15 Thread Scott Loveless
On Fri, May 13, 2011 at 6:15 PM, Cotty wrote: > On 13/5/11, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Who's going to constitute PDML Central now? > > Loveless and a tent. Sorry. I'm going camping with the Girl Scouts that weekend. -- Scott Loveless http://www.twosixteen.com/fivetoedsloth/

Re: PESO - Busking Swan - A Stern View

2011-05-15 Thread Jack Davis
Deftly rendered, Frank! Makes me think; Blooming Swan. ;) Jack --- On Sun, 5/15/11, frank theriault wrote: > From: frank theriault > Subject: PESO - Busking Swan - A Stern View > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 8:05 AM > A different perspective (at least > differe

Re: PESO: Duster Pano

2011-05-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
The detail looks good at web size, although the focal point appears to be behind the front of the wing -- perhaps somewhere on the cabin. The front of the plane looks a wee bit soft. But overall, it's a nice shot. Paul On May 15, 2011, at 9:54 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Appreciated remarks, Paul. T

Re: Peso's From the fire hall open house

2011-05-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent series. Tells a cute story. Paul On May 15, 2011, at 9:45 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 9:26 AM, Jeffery Johnson > wrote: >> LOL Thanks for the Laugh David that poor little girl looks like okay I have >> had enough of this can I stop now. > > That is James' niece,

Re: 50 cent enablement

2011-05-15 Thread Adam Maas
Patterson's work mostly predates ubiquitous video, his books were mostly written from the 70's through early 90's. Interesting to note that based on that video he's still shooting film. Patterson is known for almost never discussing gear and specifically never mentioning what gear he uses beyond b

PESO - Busking Swan - A Stern View

2011-05-15 Thread frank theriault
A different perspective (at least different from the last photo) of a busking swan: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/busking-swan-stern-view.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss M

PESO 2011 - 077 - GDG

2011-05-15 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Another new addition to the Communicating series: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5722711256/lightbox/ Thanks for looking, comments appreciated. Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please v

Re: GFM: I'm not going again

2011-05-15 Thread Mark Roberts
Theodore Beilby wrote: >Well, it seems that there will be lots of room at PDML Central. I am planning >on >being there but there aren't too many others that I know of. Looking forward >to >seeing you and Dave and any others that show up. I have to be in California >June >19th so will be get

RE: 50 cent enablement

2011-05-15 Thread Jeffery Johnson
I was curious to see if I could locate any videos of or with Freeman Patterson and the only one I came across is the following: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiiN9IUEYHQ ___ Pictures that I have taken on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jt-joh

Re: Back yard wildlife

2011-05-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
We have fox in our neighborhood. I have noticed that the squirrel and rabbit populations are no longer out of control. That coyote in Paul's image is an entirely different matter. Those critters can be very dangerous to pets, children and even adults. When we were in Yellowstone, the Rangers re

RE: Peso's From the fire hall open house

2011-05-15 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Oh okay so she was determined to put out that fire.. Who knows she may end up becoming a fire person. -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of David J Brooks Sent: Sunday, May 15, 2011 8:45 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Pe

Re: OT: Awfully Photoshopped Russian Wedding Pictures

2011-05-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Russians have always had a taste for things a bit over the top. Think of St Basil's and the Church on the spilled blood. Dan On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 2:56 AM, Brian Walters wrote: > On Sat, 14 May 2011 17:03 -0400, "David Parsons" > wrote: >> That's okay, neither are they.  :) >> >> On Sat, May

Re: Pentax Photo Gallery Image of the Day

2011-05-15 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
PS! Here is a better link to the image they posted: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963&entry=88 Thanks for looking, Brian and Boris. I think most here have seen that image as a PESO some time ago. Dan On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 2:46 AM, Brian Walters wro

Re: Peso Hockey stick

2011-05-15 Thread Jack Davis
LOL..David! Jack --- On Sun, 5/15/11, David J Brooks wrote: > From: David J Brooks > Subject: Peso Hockey stick > To: "Pentax Discuss" , "Barbara Brooks" , > "Petch Dianne" > Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 5:31 AM > What happens to hockey sticks at the > end of the season/play-offs. > > http:/

Re: PESO: Duster Pano

2011-05-15 Thread Jack Davis
Appreciated remarks, Paul. This was strictly an experiment using Frame-Rate(2) continuous drive. Had been reading some recommendation in the June issue of Outdoor Photographer. As we all know, a high shutter speed is basic in shooting BIF. Obviously, with some subjects, appropriate movement can

Jack, Daniel, David, Paul and Boris RE: PESO: Rainy Weekend

2011-05-15 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Jack: I used my Pentax K-R, DA L 55-300mm, DA L 18-55mm on the Radnor Lake captures and Pentax K-R with the SMC Pentax 1:1.4/50 + Vivitar Close-Up Lenses for the captures of the Cicadas. Daniel: Thank You... David: Thanks and I will keep the following in mind "bad weather makes for good photos".

Re: OT - Panasonic announce LUmix G3

2011-05-15 Thread Adam Maas
On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 8:33 AM, Jim King wrote: > William Robb wrote Sat, 14 May 2011 16:09:03 -0700 > >>> On 14/05/2011 5:04 PM, Jim King wrote: >>> >>> http://www.dpreview.com/news/1105/11051210panasonicdmcg3.asp >>> If only this camera had an APS-C sensor and a K-mount... >>> >> You can get an

Re: Peso's From the fire hall open house

2011-05-15 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 9:26 AM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: > LOL Thanks for the Laugh David that poor little girl looks like okay I have > had enough of this can I stop now. That is James' niece, but she went up for at least 5 tries. She always had a stern face on. Dave > >

Re: 50 cent enablement

2011-05-15 Thread Adam Maas
Those little Freeman Patterson books are gems. Great inspiration to go out and shoot. -Adam On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 9:30 AM, Bruce Walker wrote: > I dropped in on a Knights of Columbus fund-raising book sale yesterday. > Bought a few fiction paperbacks and such, but I acquired a real gem: > Phot

50 cent enablement

2011-05-15 Thread Bruce Walker
I dropped in on a Knights of Columbus fund-raising book sale yesterday. Bought a few fiction paperbacks and such, but I acquired a real gem: Photographing The World Around You, A Visual Design Workshop by Freeman Patterson. I've read a few chapters and it's already inspiring me to try some ide

RE: Peso's From the fire hall open house

2011-05-15 Thread Jeffery Johnson
LOL Thanks for the Laugh David that poor little girl looks like okay I have had enough of this can I stop now. ___ Pictures that I have taken on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jt-johnson/ -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net

Peso's From the fire hall open house

2011-05-15 Thread David J Brooks
The local fire hall had its second annual open house on Saturday, and the Son in Law was helping out. Concentration: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13122657 Concentration II: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13122675 Concentration III: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1312

Re: PESO: Duster Pano

2011-05-15 Thread Jack Davis
I agree, Dave. It makes for a more complete 'picture.' Jack --- On Sun, 5/15/11, David J Brooks wrote: > From: David J Brooks > Subject: Re: PESO: Duster Pano > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 4:07 AM > Thats better > > Dave > > On Sat, May 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM,

Re: PESO: Duster Pano

2011-05-15 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks for looking, Brian. I'm strictly guessing, but I suspect any speed near or below 1/1000s, of course, would allow movement of the prop. How much...? Jack --- On Sun, 5/15/11, Brian Walters wrote: > From: Brian Walters > Subject: Re: PESO: Duster Pano > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >

Re: Tourist for a day

2011-05-15 Thread Madame RD
Le 15/05/11 13:16, Bob W a écrit : I did some touristy things in London yesterday. Here are some snaps, displayed in the spirit of the day as Flash postcards, so if you don't like Flash you won't like this: B like It . surprised to see what the plac

Re: PESO: Rainy Weekend

2011-05-15 Thread Jack Davis
Very well done, Jeff! Made me curious as to the equipment used. Jack --- On Sat, 5/14/11, Jeffery Johnson wrote: > From: Jeffery Johnson > Subject: PESO: Rainy Weekend > To: pdml@pdml.net > Date: Saturday, May 14, 2011, 7:02 PM > Some captures from last weekend we > went to Radnor Lake on Sund

Re: OT - Panasonic announce LUmix G3

2011-05-15 Thread Jim King
William Robb wrote Sat, 14 May 2011 16:09:03 -0700 >> On 14/05/2011 5:04 PM, Jim King wrote: >> >> http://www.dpreview.com/news/1105/11051210panasonicdmcg3.asp >> If only this camera had an APS-C sensor and a K-mount... >> > You can get an adapter, and it's a 2x crop (not that I like the term al

Peso Hockey stick

2011-05-15 Thread David J Brooks
What happens to hockey sticks at the end of the season/play-offs. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13122552 As an ex goal tender, i can relate. K10D, D FA 50-200 AF 360 with -1.5 for fill (very overcast and rainy day. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http://b

Re: GESO - Cotswold Way

2011-05-15 Thread Boris Liberman
On 5/14/2011 11:44, Bob W wrote: video on Youtube or it never happened, Boris. Heck, I'm too lazy... But there is this odd way to saying "bump" where it is closer to "oo" than to "ar"... It is almost "boomp" but with just a bit of "barmp"... Ideally, in some other dimension I should have att

Re: PESO: Rainy Weekend

2011-05-15 Thread Boris Liberman
Reply interspersed. On 5/15/2011 05:02, Jeffery Johnson wrote: Deer's At The Edge of Lake Eating http://www.flickr.com/photos/jt-johnson/5717123497/in/photostream The branch touching the right ear of the deer on the back is a distraction. It is a very fine picture 'cause it shows the interact

Re: Tourist for a day

2011-05-15 Thread Boris Liberman
On 5/15/2011 14:16, Bob W wrote: I did some touristy things in London yesterday. Here are some snaps, displayed in the spirit of the day as Flash postcards, so if you don't like Flash you won't like this: B Certainly reminded me of a good times we had in

Re: PESO: Rainy Weekend

2011-05-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like these. Good captures of the animals, but to me, both have the same fault: their backsides are virtually tangential to the edge of frame. They need some space. Best, Paul On May 15, 2011, at 7:09 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > On Sat, May 14, 2011 at 10:02 PM, Jeffery Johnson > wrote: >> Som

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