OT: more of the dark horse ...

2011-05-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
I went and bought the A12 50mm f/2.5 Macro camera module for the Ricoh GXR. Went out and snapped a few photos with it today. It is a stunning performer ... This at ISO 1600: http://homepage.mac.com/godders/Felipe-straight_up.jpg I'm very pleased with this little camera. :-) -- Godfrey  

Re: Who wants to see an enormous cock?

2011-05-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 28 May 2011 23:36, Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of mike wilson I dunno. Some bloke communicating; coffee shops; stuff lying on the pavement. And a bloody great big cock head. Not just that but it's mounted atop the world's biggest

Re: Tanya' Calendar

2011-05-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 27 May 2011 19:09, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: My copy of Tanya's Calendar arrived today from Australia.  Simply beautiful and very moving! My only criticism, Tanya, is that is is difficult to find your name. You gave  more prominence to the Premier!  (good politics, I guess) It did take

Re: GESOs: Recent bird photos

2011-05-29 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 28 May 2011 21:24, Stan Halpin wrote: Three small galleries from around the house and two recent trips. Comments etc. welcome. Seven shots from around the house. (Warning! Cormorant content; viewer's discretion advised.) http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p949777555 Nine shots (mostly

Re: Cruising Woodward

2011-05-29 Thread Tim Bray
Charming, heartfelt, and entertaining. Thanks. -T On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 10:02 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: The Times asked me to do a short piece about my 55 Chevy and cruising Woodward. I was somewhat at a loss for words on this one -- perhaps too much precedes it.

Re: PAW--Week 21--Foggy Beach Dreams

2011-05-29 Thread Tim Bray
Strong statements as usual. I admire the complete confidence in these. -T On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 5:53 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Lots of fog along the beach about mid afternoon last Wed.  I should probably start a Darrel Resting series.  Cheers, Christine p.s.  I

Re: PESO - Cowgirl

2011-05-29 Thread Tim Bray
A, that's nice. Especially the beef-eyelashes -T On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 12:23 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13192512 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Peso: Old BP Pump

2011-05-29 Thread David Mann
On May 29, 2011, at 5:36 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: In the second of my series of Abandoned Gas Pumps of Virginia, here's one for the BP fans: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB Fascinating, I like old machinery. What's the crank handle

Re: PESO - A Fun Guy

2011-05-29 Thread David Mann
On May 29, 2011, at 3:47 PM, Anthony Farr wrote: This shot gives me visions of a caterpillar smoking a hookah. Dark page, easy on the eyes: http://www.flickr.com/photos/anthony_farr/5742105913/lightbox Nice colours. I tend to avoid getting my lenses too close to fungus. My shot's

Re: test

2011-05-29 Thread David Mann
On May 29, 2011, at 4:51 AM, David Savage wrote: Get with it Bob, it's 'lol' ;-) (Elle Oh Elle) Are you dreaming of a certain Australian model? Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: Who wants to see an enormous cock?

2011-05-29 Thread David Mann
On May 29, 2011, at 9:36 AM, Bob W wrote: I dunno. Some bloke communicating; coffee shops; stuff lying on the pavement. And a bloody great big cock head. I was expecting a photo of Ryan Giggs. Other than that, not bad at all. What's come over me? The first 4 are new today:

Re: Who wants to see an enormous cock?

2011-05-29 Thread Boris Liberman
On 5/29/2011 00:36, Bob W wrote: I dunno. Some bloke communicating; coffee shops; stuff lying on the pavement. And a bloody great big cock head. What's come over me? The first 4 are new today: http://www.web-options.com/Recent/ B There is a rather rude Russian saying that associates with

Re: PUG down?

2011-05-29 Thread Boris Liberman
On 5/29/2011 04:35, Peter McIntosh wrote: G'day, Apologies if I missed any earlier info on this, but the Pentax Users Gallery seems to be unavailable. Trying to access pug.komkon.org (my bookmark for this) times out. Is my bookmark correct or is there an issue with the site? Regards, Pete

Re: Who wants to see an enormous cock?

2011-05-29 Thread mike wilson
On 29/05/2011 08:20, Chris Mitchell wrote: On 28 May 2011 23:36, Bob W wrote: From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of mike wilson I dunno. Some bloke communicating; coffee shops; stuff lying on the pavement. And a bloody great big cock head. Not just that

Re: Who wants to see an enormous cock?

2011-05-29 Thread mike wilson
On 29/05/2011 09:22, Boris Liberman wrote: On 5/29/2011 00:36, Bob W wrote: I dunno. Some bloke communicating; coffee shops; stuff lying on the pavement. And a bloody great big cock head. What's come over me? The first 4 are new today: http://www.web-options.com/Recent/ B There is a rather

Re: Who wants to see an enormous cock?

2011-05-29 Thread Boris Liberman
On 5/29/2011 10:09, mike wilson wrote: There is a rather rude Russian saying that associates with the matter. Пожалуйста? Извольте... Replied off list. Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

RE: more of the dark horse ...

2011-05-29 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi I went and bought the A12 50mm f/2.5 Macro camera module for the Ricoh GXR. Went out and snapped a few photos with it today. It is a stunning performer ... This at ISO 1600:

RE: Who wants to see an enormous cock?

2011-05-29 Thread Bob W
It's kinda sad how many guys are responding to this thread. D'oh. Me too. DS here on the PDML we've always had a healthy interest in poultry of all sizes. B -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

RE: Who wants to see an enormous cock?

2011-05-29 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Miserere I dunno. Some bloke communicating; coffee shops; stuff lying on the pavement. And a bloody great big cock head. What's come over me? The first 4 are new today: http://www.web-options.com/Recent/

RE: Who wants to see an enormous cock?

2011-05-29 Thread Bob W
I dunno. Some bloke communicating; coffee shops; stuff lying on the pavement. And a bloody great big cock head. Not just that but it's mounted atop the world's biggest valve stem! http://www.web-options.com/Recent/ I'm sorry, sir, but your tappets appear to be about a

RE: Who wants to see an enormous cock?

2011-05-29 Thread Bob W
What's come over me? The first 4 are new today: http://www.web-options.com/Recent/ B love the coffee shop and the bloke communicating - except I thought he was actually reading a book, ya know, like in days of old. ann thanks. I think he was listening to popular songs on his

Re: PAW72 - Dublin Dog

2011-05-29 Thread DagT
Thanks Christine :-) DagT http://www.thrane.name Den 28. mai 2011 kl. 01.14 skrev Christine Aguila: I love this one, DagT. The expression of the dog is great, and the composition is dynamic! That splash of green is a great add. Everything is working just wonderful here. My husband

Re: PAW--Week 21--Foggy Beach Dreams

2011-05-29 Thread DagT
I like both of them, especially the light on the sea. DagT http://www.thrane.name Den 28. mai 2011 kl. 02.53 skrev Christine Aguila: Lots of fog along the beach about mid afternoon last Wed. I should probably start a Darrel Resting series. Cheers, Christine p.s. I don't intend to use

Re: test

2011-05-29 Thread Ecke PDML
Am Sonntag, 29. Mai 2011 schrieb steve harley p...@paper-ape.com: On 2011-05-28 03:32 , Ecke PDML wrote: 2011/5/27 John Sessomsjsessoms...@nc.rr.com: Maybe that will help speed it up for you. 8-D I know 10-4 but what is eight-D? wide-eyed smiley ;? Talking with your tongue in an ice

Re: Cruising Woodward

2011-05-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Tim. On May 29, 2011, at 2:28 AM, Tim Bray wrote: Charming, heartfelt, and entertaining. Thanks. -T On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 10:02 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: The Times asked me to do a short piece about my 55 Chevy and cruising Woodward. I was somewhat at

Re: PESO - Cowgirl

2011-05-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks. Yes, it looks like someone's been manicuring those lashes. On May 29, 2011, at 2:37 AM, Tim Bray wrote: A, that's nice. Especially the beef-eyelashes -T On Wed, May 25, 2011 at 12:23 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: Peso: Old BP Pump

2011-05-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Re-set crank. On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 2:05 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: On May 29, 2011, at 5:36 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: In the second of my series of Abandoned Gas Pumps of Virginia, here's one for the BP fans:

PUG Back UP (was PUG down?)

2011-05-29 Thread Brian Walters
The PUG site seems to be working again. http://pug.komkon.org/ Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ On Sun, 29 May 2011 10:41 +0300, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/29/2011 04:35, Peter

Re: PUG Back UP (was PUG down?)

2011-05-29 Thread Peter McIntosh
Indeed it is. Regards, Pete Mac in Melbourne On 29 May 2011 21:43, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: The PUG site seems to be working again. http://pug.komkon.org/ Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia

Re: PUG Back UP (was PUG down?)

2011-05-29 Thread Boris Liberman
On 5/29/2011 14:43, Brian Walters wrote: The PUG site seems to be working again. http://pug.komkon.org/ Cheers Brian It sure does. -- 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: Peso: Old BP Pump

2011-05-29 Thread David J Brooks
Great shot. My guess would be mid 70's for that price. I' used ot work at a Supertest gas station in my teens, and have been looking for a pump to photograph but so far no luck. Dave On Sat, May 28, 2011 at 1:36 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: In the second of my series of

Re: PESO - A Fun Guy

2011-05-29 Thread David J Brooks
Wonderful. Love the subdued lighting , the colours and the patterns here, Dave On Sat, May 28, 2011 at 11:47 PM, Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com wrote: This shot gives me visions of a caterpillar smoking a hookah. Dark page, easy on the eyes:

Re: Who wants to see an enormous cock?

2011-05-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
To be honest, Boris, there is probably a rude saying in every language associated with this matter ;-) On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 3:22 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/29/2011 00:36, Bob W wrote: I dunno. Some bloke communicating; coffee shops; stuff lying on the pavement. And a

Re: OT PESO - Flowers

2011-05-29 Thread David J Brooks
Great job. Dave On Sat, May 28, 2011 at 11:21 AM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day All, Here is a pic from a shoot I took part in today: *WARNING* (possibly) NSFW */WARNING* http://www.amnet.net.au/~savage/Misc/Images/D700/Flowers.jpg D700, AF-D 85mm f1.4, 1/125 @ f6.3,

Re: Who wants to see an enormous cock?

2011-05-29 Thread Boris Liberman
On 5/29/2011 15:07, Steven Desjardins wrote: To be honest, Boris, there is probably a rude saying in every language associated with this matter ;-) You're certainly right, Steve. It is just that there is only one language where I am well versed in sayings, you know... Boris -- PDML

PESOs - Warbler?

2011-05-29 Thread frank theriault
Must have waited and stalked for 1/2 hour before this little fellow gave me a few quick, good looks. These two are the best unobstructed views he gave me: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/warbler.html I was quite pleased that he let me get quite close. Anyone know what this is? I'm

Re: PESOs - Warbler?

2011-05-29 Thread Stan Halpin
Tennessee Warbler would be my guess. Looks right, the range maps say that it is to be expected in your neighborhood at this time of year . . . stan On May 29, 2011, at 8:28 AM, frank theriault wrote: Must have waited and stalked for 1/2 hour before this little fellow gave me a few quick,

Re: OT My book

2011-05-29 Thread David J Brooks
On Sat, May 28, 2011 at 11:46 PM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: Don't panic Dave. Please. -- MaritimTim Up dated the intro. http://equishooter.posterous.com/54753681 My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ My photo class blog: http://z-fotokurs.blogspot.com/

Re: PESO - A Fun Guy

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
What Dave said. That's very pretty, Anthony. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 7:07 AM Subject: Re: PESO - A Fun Guy Wonderful. Love the subdued lighting , the

Re: Peso: Old BP Pump

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
- Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 8:39 PM Subject: Re: Peso: Old BP Pump http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB Wow, that one is

Re: PESOs - Warbler?

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Those are nice, Frank. The bright color rendering is nice--nicely high key--good looks of the bird too. Don't know the species though. cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Sunday,

Re: PESOs - Warbler?

2011-05-29 Thread Jack Davis
Excellent catch, Frank! As often seems the case, my really keen bird book doesn't depict anything close enough to help with the identity. These shots were certainly worth the wait. Jack - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Who wants to see an enormous cock?

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
I really like *Take Away*! Nice balanced composition and great grunge. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bob W p...@web-options.com To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 4:36 PM Subject: Who wants to see an enormous cock? I dunno.

Re: OT PESO - Flowers

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow, the body art is very pretty--colors lovely. I like the light you've used here too, Dave. Not sure about the head tilt though--something about the angle of the model's head doesn't seem to work with the complete composition and it's cropped a bit tight at the top. Still, very nice work

Re: more of the dark horse ...

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
I just googled the ricoh gxr to see what the camera looked like. Interesting set-up for the interchangeable lenses. Glad you're happy with it, Godfrey. Nice portrait too--good iso quality. Look forward to the pics. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Godfrey DiGiorgi

Re: GESOs: Recent bird photos

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
I like the attitude of the bird's body in this one, though I wish there was more detail for the bird http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p949777555/h290dd615#h290dd615 I think Squaw Creek is the strongest set and this one the best of the set. Good composition here.

Re: PAW--Week 21--Foggy Beach Dreams

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Tim. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 1:30 AM Subject: Re: PAW--Week 21--Foggy Beach Dreams Strong statements as usual. I admire the complete confidence in

Re: PAW--Week 21--Foggy Beach Dreams

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, DagT. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: DagT li...@thrane.name To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 4:43 AM Subject: Re: PAW--Week 21--Foggy Beach Dreams I like both of them, especially the light on the sea. DagT

PESO Vivid

2011-05-29 Thread Rob Studdert
Hi Team, Following are links to a gallery I put together of a casual wander through the city with friends the other night capturing some of the Vivid installations, first time I've had the DSLR out since around Christmas.

PAW73 - Columns

2011-05-29 Thread DagT
http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA15mm, 1/40s, f/7.1, 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 and

OT: Wing walker in my shot in this years book.

2011-05-29 Thread Theodore Beilby
Sad news in tthe airshow industry, Amanda Younkin Franklin died last night from injuries and burns suffered in the crash during their performance in March of this year. She and her husband were the performers pictured in my photo from this years annual. These families are local to this area and

Re: OT: Wing walker in my shot in this years book.

2011-05-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
Ted, Sorry to hear that. It is a dangerous thing to do. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 9:36 AM, Theodore Beilby tbei...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Sad news in tthe airshow industry, Amanda Younkin Franklin died last night from injuries and burns suffered in the crash during their

RE: PAW73 - Columns

2011-05-29 Thread Bob W
http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA15mm, 1/40s, f/7.1, ISO100 DagT http://www.thrane.name/ very nice -- 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: PESOs - Warbler?

2011-05-29 Thread Bob W
Must have waited and stalked for 1/2 hour before this little fellow gave me a few quick, good looks. These two are the best unobstructed views he gave me: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/05/warbler.html I was quite pleased that he let me get quite close. Anyone know what this

X100

2011-05-29 Thread Bob W
I bought a Fuji X100 yesterday. After struggling with the onboard software for a while I decided to read the manual and get it set up to suit the way I want to use it. Here are the first pictures, taken around Greenwich earlier today: http://www.web-options.com/X100/ Hard to judge it properly

Re: Peso: Old BP Pump

2011-05-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
I'd love to see some wider shots too--of the buildings etc.  Cheers, Christine As you wish, m'lady: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1312136161_4WJgDnb-L-LB On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 9:35 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: - Original Message -

Peso: Goshen Pass

2011-05-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
Just as the sun begins to shine through the morning fog: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1312138005_RG4QNr5-L-LB -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: Peso: Old BP Pump

2011-05-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Glad she asked -- I like that - and live that kind of stuff as you know, But of course you need a tight head shot to see the BP ... ann (semi-lurk-mode cause I have company) Steven Desjardins wrote: I'd love to see some wider shots too--of the buildings etc. Cheers, Christine As you wish,

Re: X100

2011-05-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
I knew someone would cave in. You were high on my list, Bob. It seems nice ad sharp. Uniform lighting exposure is excellent. DR rears it's head in a few shots, but nothing you can't live with. I really don't know how another camera would have done. I have some DR issues with my micro43

Sold a pic to a theologian

2011-05-29 Thread Tim Bray
I'm sure this august rabble, even the actual professionals, won't object to me cackling in that glee experienced when our hobby unexpectedly leads to a check arriving in the mail. Anyhow, I sold the picture at http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/2011/02/26/-big/IMG_0462.jpg.html to a

Re: PDML Flickr Group goes live to much fanfare

2011-05-29 Thread John Sessoms
From: steve harley On 2011-05-27 15:12 , Bob W wrote: Everybody who has some bright idea for something or other expects everyone else to set up accounts, sign in to this and that, read all their junk mail and 'feeds' and tweets and twoos and fanny about like none of us is ever going to die

RE: Sold a pic to a theologian

2011-05-29 Thread Bob W
Congratulations. Is she going to give you 300 free copies to give to your friends? By the way, Gregory of Nazianzus was my favourite. He could cram more angels on to the head of a pin than I can shake a stick at, but I've always had my doubts about his attitude toward apocatastasis. I expect you

Re: testFrom: steve harley

2011-05-29 Thread John Sessoms
From: steve harley On 2011-05-28 03:32 , Ecke PDML wrote: 2011/5/27 John Sessomsjsessoms...@nc.rr.com: Maybe that will help speed it up for you. 8-D I know 10-4 but what is eight-D? wide-eyed smiley ;? eye-glasses smiley -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso: Old BP Pump

2011-05-29 Thread John Sessoms
From: David Mann On May 29, 2011, at 5:36 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: In the second of my series of Abandoned Gas Pumps of Virginia, here's one for the BP fans: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1310929586_5D4tN8k-L-LB Fascinating, I like old machinery. What's

RE: X100

2011-05-29 Thread Bob W
-Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins I knew someone would cave in. You were high on my list, Bob. It seems nice ad sharp. Uniform lighting exposure is excellent. DR rears it's head in a few shots, but

Re: Peso: Goshen Pass

2011-05-29 Thread Jack Davis
Really nice scenery, Steve. Exposure and resolution right on. I just get the centered message over and over. I know the river bend has to be accommodated, but some primary elements could be relocated through cropping. Jack --- On Sun, 5/29/11, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: From:

Re: Sold a pic to a theologian

2011-05-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Excellent. Great pic. Paul On May 29, 2011, at 1:27 PM, Tim Bray wrote: I'm sure this august rabble, even the actual professionals, won't object to me cackling in that glee experienced when our hobby unexpectedly leads to a check arriving in the mail. Anyhow, I sold the picture at

Re: PESOs - Warbler?

2011-05-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
Well done. Looks like a warbler to me, although Im no expert. Paul On May 29, 2011, at 8:28 AM, frank theriault wrote: Must have waited and stalked for 1/2 hour before this little fellow gave me a few quick, good looks. These two are the best unobstructed views he gave me:

Re: Who wants to see an enormous cock?

2011-05-29 Thread John Sessoms
Well, maybe not in Esperanto. From: Steven Desjardins To be honest, Boris, there is probably a rude saying in every language associated with this matter ;-) On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 3:22 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 5/29/2011 00:36, Bob W wrote: I dunno. Some bloke

Re: Peso: Old BP Pump

2011-05-29 Thread Paul Stenquist
I enjoyed seeing both this and the pump. Unfortunately, I'm old enough that I didn't have to ask about the crank handle. I was pumping gas out o the ground with one of those when I was a teenager. Of course I had to check the oil and wash the windshield for every customer. That's how it was

PESO Thistle

2011-05-29 Thread Ecke PDML
My first PESO in ages, from a semi-self-inflicted photowalk today (for reason not to be discussed in public but it felt good to go). Last shot I managed to get before the battery died. https://picasaweb.google.com/109552892441180183675/PDML?authkey=Gv1sRgCLCv5qCS5rDBswE#5612198584647139058 Be

Re: Peso: Old BP Pump

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks and neato, but, Steve, I have to ask: Why aren't you shooting this subject straight on? Why the angles you've chosen? Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011

Re: PESO Thistle

2011-05-29 Thread Ecke PDML
Tech details for those who care: K10D, Schneider Kreuznach Apo Digitar 80mm/4 on Novoflex tilt/shift bellows ~4° tilt, 1/90s f/4 Cheers Ecke 2011/5/29 Ecke PDML overpenta...@googlemail.com: My first PESO in ages, from a semi-self-inflicted photowalk today (for reason not to be discussed in

Re: Who wants to see an enormous cock?

2011-05-29 Thread Ecke PDML
2011/5/29 John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com: Well, maybe not in Esperanto. No but there is Pimperanto for that very reason... =) -- 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

Re: PESO Vivid

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
That light show must have been something to see. Your opera house is one of the great architectural beauties on earth. Thanks for sharing, Rob. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent:

Re: Sold a pic to a theologian

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Hey, big congrats, Tim! Nice work. cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 12:27 PM Subject: Sold a pic to a theologian I'm sure this august rabble, even the actual

Re: PESO Thistle

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Glad you're back taking pictures, Ecke. You convey prickly very well here. Keep shooting! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Ecke PDML overpenta...@googlemail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 1:00 PM Subject: PESO Thistle My

Re: Peso: Goshen Pass

2011-05-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
How about this? http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1312244063_fh9C5ZM-L-LB On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 1:45 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Really nice scenery, Steve. Exposure and resolution right on. I just get the centered message over and over. I know the

Re: X100

2011-05-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
Simple is good, especially with that camera. Every review I've read says set it up right and then treat like an old film camera. Down this path lies happiness. On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 1:44 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net

Re: PESO Thistle

2011-05-29 Thread Ecke PDML
Thank you Christine, much appreciate it! Added a rather harsh b/w version but not sure what to think of it yet. Need to play with it some more. Cheers Ecke 2011/5/29 Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com: Glad you're back taking pictures, Ecke.  You convey prickly very well here. Keep

Re: Sold a pic to a theologian

2011-05-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
Very nice. On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 1:27 PM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: I'm sure this august rabble, even the actual professionals, won't object to me cackling in that glee experienced when our hobby unexpectedly leads to a check arriving in the mail.  Anyhow, I sold the picture at

Re: X100

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
When I saw this one, which I love, http://www.web-options.com/X100/content/_DSF1068_large.html I immediately thought of this one by Matt Stuart. http://www.in-public.com/MattStuart/image/1248 I love yours, Bob. Great expressions on the couple on the left, and juxtaposed with the couple on the

Re: Peso: Old BP Pump

2011-05-29 Thread Steven Desjardins
The angle has a lot to do with the curve of the road and getting back far enough with a 40 mm fov. Also, its a plain white building which looks nothing like an old store. However, I'll try next time. On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 2:09 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Thanks and

Re: Wing walker in my shot in this years book.

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Sorry to hear, Ted. Your photo will serve as a lovely memory. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Theodore Beilby tbei...@sbcglobal.net To: PDML@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 9:36 AM Subject: OT: Wing walker in my shot in this years book. Sad news in tthe airshow

Re: Peso: Old BP Pump

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Ah, I see. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 1:27 PM Subject: Re: Peso: Old BP Pump The angle has a lot to do with the curve of the road and getting back far enough

Re: PAW73 - Columns

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Very nice. Dappled light very effective. cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: DagT li...@thrane.name To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2011 9:14 AM Subject: PAW73 - Columns http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5,

Re: Sold a pic to a theologian

2011-05-29 Thread Tim Bray
Bah, Gregory engaged repeatedly in pneumatology and didn't even try to hide the evidence. -T On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 10:34 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Congratulations. Is she going to give you 300 free copies to give to your friends? By the way, Gregory of Nazianzus was my

peso walk interupted

2011-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Husband had to rescue me from an intended 3.7 mile walk I started this morning but couldn't complete because of rain. I got about .65 mile into it and was able to complete the river walk part, but couldn't finish the rest of the walk. It's raining heavy here. I only got off 4 shots during my

Re: PAW73 - Columns

2011-05-29 Thread Tim Bray
Wow, that's surprising! Very good, thanks. -T On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 7:14 AM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA15mm, 1/40s, f/7.1, ISO100 DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso: Goshen Pass

2011-05-29 Thread Jack Davis
This shows that you do have a lot of cropping choices. Thought it might have been a vertical. Unless this is another frame. If not, I'd include a substantial amount more of the rock at the bottom. Also, Is it my monitor or is the image low on the left? I'd straighten it up (even if the stream

Re: X100

2011-05-29 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sun, May 29, 2011 at 8:31 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I bought a Fuji X100 yesterday. After struggling with the onboard software for a while I decided to read the manual and get it set up to suit the way I want to use it. Here are the first pictures, taken around Greenwich

RE: peso walk interupted

2011-05-29 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila Husband had to rescue me from an intended 3.7 mile walk I started this morning but couldn't complete because of rain. I got about .65 mile into it and was able to complete the river walk part, but

Re: GESOs: Recent bird photos

2011-05-29 Thread Stan Halpin
Thanks Chris and Christine. On May 29, 2011, at 2:24 AM, Chris Mitchell wrote: The Squaw Creek set is by far the most interesting to my eye - I particularly like the composition of the 2 egrets. Chris On May 29, 2011, at 10:10 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: I like the attitude of the bird's

Re: PESO - Patience is a Virtue

2011-05-29 Thread Ecke PDML
Har! =) Thanks Frank Ecke 2011/5/29 Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com: Nice shot.  Meta-nature Photography. On Fri, May 27, 2011 at 7:06 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Rule #1 in Nature Photography:  Don't approach animals!  This will only spook them and cause them to

Re: OT: Wing walker in my shot in this years book.

2011-05-29 Thread Ecke PDML
So sorry Ted. I hope they kept her painless until she passed away. She lived a passion, more than most can say for themselves. Best Ecke 2011/5/29 Theodore Beilby tbei...@sbcglobal.net: Sad news in tthe airshow industry, Amanda Younkin Franklin died last night from injuries and burns suffered

RE: X100

2011-05-29 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Godfrey DiGiorgi Here are the first pictures, taken around Greenwich earlier today: http://www.web-options.com/X100/ Great, I'll be interested to hear your impressions as you become more familiar and comfortable

RE: X100

2011-05-29 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine Aguila When I saw this one, which I love, http://www.web-options.com/X100/content/_DSF1068_large.html I immediately thought of this one by Matt Stuart. http://www.in-public.com/MattStuart/image/1248 I

Re: Read this if you've requested to join the Flickr Group

2011-05-29 Thread Don Guthrie
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Who wants to see an enormous cock

2011-05-29 Thread Don Guthrie
Chicken on a stick is a riveting photo and reader against the reflective wall is a classic. -- 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: Sold a pic to a theologian

2011-05-29 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Tim Bray wrote: I'm sure this august rabble, even the actual professionals, won't object to me cackling in that glee experienced when our hobby unexpectedly leads to a check arriving in the mail. Anyhow, I sold the picture at

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