Re: safety and photography?

On 08/06/2011 07:35, William Robb wrote: On 07/06/2011 9:24 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: I'd be interested in knowing what safety strategies you employ when working in urban environments. I hang out with Tom C. Never been bothered yet, so I figure it's a good strategy. Seriously though, don't

Re: Peso Screened in

On 06/06/2011 22:07, David J Brooks wrote: On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 3:36 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Well done - I like the effect - good looking cat. Thanks Ken. I walked past the window and i knew there was a photo here. This is Lucy, our 4 year old, that behaves like a 6 month old kitten still. S

Re: safety and photography?

Soon...Concealed Carry is pending in the Legislature right now. -p On 6/8/2011 12:35 AM, William Robb wrote: On 07/06/2011 9:24 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: I'd be interested in knowing what safety strategies you employ when working in urban environments. I hang out with Tom C. Never been bo

Re: safety and photography?

On 07/06/2011 9:24 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: I'd be interested in knowing what safety strategies you employ when working in urban environments. I hang out with Tom C. Never been bothered yet, so I figure it's a good strategy. Seriously though, don't you people get to carry handguns just for

Re: At last - the perfect camera bag

Interesting review. I handled the X100 again when I was in NY and my opinion of its "fiddlyness" hadn't changed at all. Beyond that, it seems a nice camera. I'm happy with what I chose anyway. I like the bag you found, Bob, too. Nice for camera only. On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 2:44 PM, mike wilson w

Re: Peso: View at the Coffee Shop

Very nice. The chosen DOF is a big plus. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Brian Walters" Subject: Re: Peso: View at the Coffee Shop On Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:08 -0400, "Steven Desjardins" wrote: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Pho

Re: PAW--Week 22--The Beaches Have Opened!

Thanks, Brian and Frank! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Brian Walters" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 4:33 PM Subject: Re: PAW--Week 22--The Beaches Have Opened! On Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:12 -0500, "Christine Aguila" wrote: http://aguil

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

That's great, Paul. Color and subject are wonderful! Well seen and executed! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 8:44 PM Subject: PESO - You lookin' at me? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo

Re: PESO (OT?) - It had to be taken

Fantastic picture, Bong! Love it! Your choice of photographic tool does not detract at all here! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Bong Manayon" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 5:19 PM Subject: PESO (OT?) - It had to be taken ... (with so

Re: Peso Screened in

Excellent cat portrait, Dave! You got just the right amount of screen to yield a lovely effect! Great work! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "David J Brooks" To: "Pentax Discuss" ; "Petch Dianne" ; "Barbara Brooks" Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 1:14 PM Subject: Peso Sc

Re: PESO... Hate flower shots? Ignore this message ;)

Hi Bulent: The color in the first picture is beautiful, as is the composition. Really lovely. Background of the second shot is too busy. Cheers, Chrisitne - Original Message - From: "Bulent Celasun" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 3:56 PM Subject: PESO.

Re: PESO - someday I wanna be like her

Thanks Dave. And thanks to all who commented or had a look. Paul On Jun 6, 2011, at 12:00 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > Love the small child looking at Grace. > > Dave > > On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 8:13 PM, Paul Stenquist > wrote: >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13337733&size=lg >> >> -

Re: the power of used hats and a hot bum question

Thanks, Paul. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 11:36 AM Subject: Re: the power of used hats and a hot bum question A very nice effect. I especially like number 4. Well done. Paul On Jun 6, 2

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

Thanks to all who commented or had a look. These guys stopped me in my tracks. Paul On Jun 7, 2011, at 10:49 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > Great colours > > Dave > > On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Paul Stenquist > wrote: >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13343492&size=lg >> >> -- >>

Re: Peso: View at the Coffee Shop

I really like the composition. I might have fiddled with the flowers a bit to get a bit more presentation up front. But DAMN man, all the elements of this photo are really nice to look at. Cory On 6/6/2011 2:15 PM, David J Brooks wrote: Love this Dave On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 3:08 PM, Steven

Re: Peso: View at the Coffee Shop

Well, I was sipping an iced coffee and just saw the shot. Instead of my cell phone, however, I has the E-P2 in the saddle bag of the Harley. I certainly understand Bob W's current infatuation with his new X100. --Original Message-- From: Ann Sanfedele Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net To: Pe

Re: Peso: View at the Coffee Shop

Steven Desjardins wrote: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1322782325_2B4rjsZ-XL-LB thats quite lovely... tsk tsk not Pentax, tho :-) ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO: Dinner and a Show

There are many things in the City that are seldom seen elsewhere, like th Naked Cowboy, for example. Dan On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 5:30 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > On Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:00 -0400, "Daniel J. Matyola" > wrote: >> http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm196

RE: At last - the perfect camera bag

> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > mike wilson [...] > > > nd=98 > > X100 review. > http://www.dantestella.com/technical/x100.html > interesting read and correct on most of the poin

Re: At last - the perfect camera bag

On 07/06/2011 23:54, Bob W wrote: If you're thinking of buying a Fuji X100 so that you can throw it in your saddle bag and take it to work for lunchtime snapping, then you'll need a small bag to put it in which protects it from the other crap in your saddlebag, such as tools, cellphone, wet sweat

At last - the perfect camera bag

If you're thinking of buying a Fuji X100 so that you can throw it in your saddle bag and take it to work for lunchtime snapping, then you'll need a small bag to put it in which protects it from the other crap in your saddlebag, such as tools, cellphone, wet sweaty stuff on the return trip, and all

Re: Peso: View at the Coffee Shop

On Sun, 05 Jun 2011 15:08 -0400, "Steven Desjardins" wrote: > http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1322782325_2B4rjsZ-XL-LB > -- Excellent! The composition and arrangement of the flowers is spot on and the background adds interest without distracting from the main subject

Re: PESO: Rocker

On Sun, 05 Jun 2011 01:05 -0700, "Tim Bray" wrote: > Just part of a rocking chair: > http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/2011/06/05/Rocking-Chair > I'm with the 'croppers' on this one. I think the strong shapes and shadows of the top two thirds of the frame are disturbed by the bottom secti

Re: PAW--Week 22--The Beaches Have Opened!

On Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:12 -0500, "Christine Aguila" wrote: > http://aguilapaw.posterous.com/ He looks lonely. Comfortable, but lonely. Well spotted, Christine - and an effective composition. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons

Re: PESO: Dinner and a Show

On Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:00 -0400, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=main&webtag=djm1963&entry=94 > > Comments and criticisms are welcome! > Well composed and great title. I don't think I've ever come across a 'Pretzel Sausage' before Cheers

OT: Best Web Sites for Image Hosting?

http://www.bspcn.com/2011/06/06/5-best-web-sites-for-image-hosting-and-photo-sharing/ -- 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

Re: Focus!!

On Jun 7, 2011, at 10:53 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: > On Jun 7, 2011, at 5:46, Eric Weir wrote: >> >> * Why is hyperfocal focusing called hyperfocal? >> > > Dictionary sez: > > "hyper- > prefix > 1 over; beyond; above : hypernym. > • exceeding : hypersonic. > • excessively; above normal : hy

Re: Playing with a D200

The Nikon D200 was released onto the market in November 2005. It is the first Nikon body since the F3 that I found myself liking. I'd been shooting with Pentax since the beginning of that year and when my brother bought one of these I was very impressed with it. I remain so, although subsequent mod

Re: PESO 2011 - 092 - GDG

I love the reflections and the grain in the foreground tale, and the way that most of the lines lead to the reader and focus on her. Dan On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 2:06 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Another in the Communicating series ... > >  http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5804487689/lightbo

Re: Rock Climber

Nice textures indeed. I also like the detail, and the composition, with the flow that goes from lower left to the crevice in the upper right. Dan On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 6:36 AM, Brian Walters wrote: > On Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:57 -0400, "Steven Desjardins" > wrote: >> I liked the textures in the

Re: OT: International AT&T Ads

Well, they would have to provide reliable phone service first. Dan On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 1:09 AM, Philip Northeast wrote: > On 7/06/11 1:56 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: >> >> http://www.bspcn.com/2011/06/04/att-advertising-campaign/ >> > > > Pity it won't work in the USA > > -- > Philip North

Re: PESO 2011 - 092 - GDG

Excellent shot. Composition and processing are spot on. 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 directly above and follow the directions.

Re: Focus!!

On Jun 7, 2011, at 5:46, Eric Weir wrote: > > * Why is hyperfocal focusing called hyperfocal? > Dictionary sez: "hyper- prefix 1 over; beyond; above : hypernym. • exceeding : hypersonic. • excessively; above normal : hyperthyroidism." (That 2nd bullet I think is your answer) -Charles -- Cha

Re: Playing with a D200

I have a D200. I set up three custom functions A, B or C and then i can do a quick change for changing conditions. I like the feel of the camera in my hand, i have small hands but i like the bulkier feel. Try the camera with a VR 70-210 f2.8 if you want to see fast focus.:-) Dave On Tue, Jun 7,

Re: PESO 2011 - 092 - GDG

Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Another in the Communicating series ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5804487689/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5804487689/ thanks for looking, comments appreciated. Godfrey say _all_ your communication shots have been about lack o

Re: Rock Climber

On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 12:18 PM, Ken Waller wrote: > And I liked the simplicity & subject matter of the image. Same here Dave > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message - From: "Steven Desjardins" > Subject: Rock Climber > > >> I liked th

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

Great colours Dave On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13343492&size=lg > > -- > 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 direct

Re: Peso Screened in

On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 8:39 PM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: > Oh how adorable and I must ask so she doesn't try to scratch the screen to > get out especially when other cats come around. No, Boo has taken care of the down stairs screen for that.:-) Dave > > ___

Re: Focus!!

"Why is hyperfocal focusing called hyperfocal?" "Nifty" was taken. On Tue, Jun 7, 2011 at 6:46 AM, Eric Weir wrote: > >> On Jun 6, 2011, at 9:52 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> >> You can't just shoot at infinity or any other fixed focus setting and expect >> to get good results. Subjects that are

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

Very well rendered fun composition! Jack --- On Mon, 6/6/11, Paul Stenquist wrote: > From: Paul Stenquist > Subject: PESO - You lookin' at me? > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Date: Monday, June 6, 2011, 6:44 PM > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13343492&size=lg > > -- > PDML Pent

Re: PESO (OT?) - It had to be taken

On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 6:19 PM, Bong Manayon wrote: > ... (with something that has a ring tone): > > http://bongmanayon.posterous.com/it-had-to-be-taken Brilliant! cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: Focus!!

> On Jun 6, 2011, at 9:52 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > You can't just shoot at infinity or any other fixed focus setting and expect > to get good results. Subjects that are in the range of DOF will be somewhat > sharp, but not critically. You're probably getting some motion blur at that > spe

Re: PESO (OT?) - It had to be taken

The best camera is the one in your hand. On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Bong Manayon wrote: > >> ... (with something that has a ring tone): >> >> http://bongmanayon.posterous.com/it-had-to-be-taken >> >> Bong >> >> > > lol! Super shot, Bong > > ann > > > > -- > PDML Pentax

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

Nice grab Paul. Colorful and cute (like a lot of your shots, actually) I must say though that I dislike clicking through to your photos now that Photo.net has that ad I have to sit through or click-off. It's not a huge deal, but it does suck. And I have *almost* enough suck in my life alread

Re: Rock Climber

On Sun, 05 Jun 2011 09:57 -0400, "Steven Desjardins" wrote: > I liked the textures in the shot: > > http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1313749271_tBNs3Qj-L-LB > -- Simple and very effective. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

On Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:24 +, drd1...@gmail.com wrote: > Lol. I didn't expect that. Great catch. Me neither. Great colour and a fun shot. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ > - Original Messa

Re: PESOs: Aramoana

On Mon, 06 Jun 2011 18:50 +1200, "David Mann" wrote: > Aramoana is a small beach town about 20km north of Dunedin, at the end of > a scenic coastal road. The town is infamous for being the location of > New Zealand's worst massacre where 13 people were shot dead in November > 1990. As such I've

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

Lol. I didn't expect that. Great catch. --Original Message-- From: Ken Waller Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List ReplyTo: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO - You lookin' at me? Sent: Jun 7, 2011 12:05 AM Great capture Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphoto

Re: Boston by night

On 6/7/2011 00:18, David Parsons wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/5794481479/ I attended a night photography session the other night in Downtown Boston, and this was one of the keepers. Too late, I hate you now... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mai

Re: PESOs: Aramoana

On Jun 7, 2011, at 12:07 AM, Walter Hamler wrote: > 1990 is well after my visit to Dunedin back in 77. I had not heard of > the unfortunate event. > I still have fond memories of Dunedin. A beautiful city in a beautiful > part of NZ. My friend, Frank Andrews, often called it the "San > Francisco"

Re: Playing with a D200

On Jun 7, 2011, at 12:45 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: > Reply interspersed... > > On 6/7/2011 09:47, Larry Colen wrote: >> I was at a party Saturday and a friend, playing drums in the band, >> asked if I could get some shots with his camera, rather than just >> using mine. A D200 with the 18-200 V

Re: Playing with a D200

Reply interspersed... On 6/7/2011 09:47, Larry Colen wrote: I was at a party Saturday and a friend, playing drums in the band, asked if I could get some shots with his camera, rather than just using mine. A D200 with the 18-200 VR lens. Am I right that this lens has slow 3.5-5.6 aperture? Am