Re: PAW78 - Sand

2011-07-10 Thread Tim Bray
Wow. Thanks -T On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 12:45 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: Summer, at last. http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA*16-50@50mm, 1/200s, f/11, ISO100. DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - faces in a crowd

2011-07-10 Thread Tim Bray
Nice; a moment captured. -T On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 11:14 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13665212size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: PESO 2011 - 110 - GDG

2011-07-10 Thread Tim Bray
Maybe a little heavy on the vignetting? -T On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 2:09 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: Latest in Communicating ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5913556692/in/set-72157625844414410/lightbox/ or

Re: PESO: Robin

2011-07-10 Thread Alastair Robertson
actually it's a tomtit - same genus as the NZ robin - Petroica - it's an Australasian endemic family whose members somewhat resemble the european robin Nice shot! Alastair On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 2:06 PM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: On Fri, 08 Jul 2011 20:04 +1200, David Mann

Re: OT Jido Fister Filly

2011-07-10 Thread David Mann
On Jul 10, 2011, at 5:15 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: There're some Russian names that if pronounced by a person with native language of Hebrew and without special training would sound as extremely offensive expletives in Russian. My brain hurts. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Robin

2011-07-10 Thread David Mann
On Jul 10, 2011, at 7:14 PM, Alastair Robertson wrote: actually it's a tomtit - same genus as the NZ robin - Petroica - it's an Australasian endemic family whose members somewhat resemble the european robin I think you may be right but at first glance they do look very similar. At least

RE: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication

2011-07-10 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bob W Subject: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/09/joseph-holmes-photographs- punctilious-texters-in-nyc-encourages/ -Sam 26 amazing, wondrous panels of pixels? Be inspired? I think not. Nothing interesting there. Can't count either.

RE: PESO: Robin

2011-07-10 Thread Bob W
actually it's a tomtit - same genus as the NZ robin - Petroica - it's an Australasian endemic family whose members somewhat resemble the european robin I think you may be right but at first glance they do look very similar. At least you're not trying to tell me it's a fish. Dave Q:

Re: PESO - faces in a crowd

2011-07-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Tim. On Jul 10, 2011, at 2:15 AM, Tim Bray wrote: Nice; a moment captured. -T On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 11:14 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13665212size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - A Visitor

2011-07-10 Thread Jack Davis
Quality image, Paul! AS is often the case, I didn't see the original of this post. Takes some time for many of my posts to hit my file. Find myself checking the archives once in awhile to check what I may be missing.(?) Jack --- On Sat, 7/9/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: OT PESO - Annie in L.B.D.

2011-07-10 Thread David J Brooks
Well lit, Dave On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 11:40 PM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day All, Annie contacted me a few weeks ago wanting to know if I'd be interested in a TFP shoot after seeing my Model Mayhem profile. I said sure thing arranged a time in the studio. Here is one from

Re: PESO - A Visitor

2011-07-10 Thread David J Brooks
Very nice Dave On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 9:40 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Sat out by my garden again tonight. Took my camera this time. A visitor soon joined me. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13689072size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - faces in a crowd

2011-07-10 Thread David J Brooks
Well seen Dave On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 2:14 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13665212size=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

Re: PESO 2011 - 110 - GDG

2011-07-10 Thread David J Brooks
Great shot. Dave On Thu, Jul 7, 2011 at 5:09 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: Latest in Communicating ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5913556692/in/set-72157625844414410/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5913556692/in/set-72157625844414410/ Thanks

Re: PAW78 - Sand

2011-07-10 Thread David J Brooks
Interesting shot. love it Dave On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 3:45 PM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: Summer, at last. http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA*16-50@50mm, 1/200s, f/11, ISO100. DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication

2011-07-10 Thread Igor Roshchin
Sun Jul 10 04:31:46 EDT 2011 John Sessoms wrote: From: Bob W Subject: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/09/joseph-holmes-photographs- punctilious-texters-in-nyc-encourages/ -Sam 26 amazing, wondrous panels of pixels? Be inspired? I think

Re: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication

2011-07-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 7/10/2011 10:08, Igor Roshchin wrote: Sun Jul 10 04:31:46 EDT 2011 John Sessoms wrote: From: Bob W Subject: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/09/joseph-holmes-photographs- punctilious-texters-in-nyc-encourages/ -Sam 26 amazing, wondrous

Re: Has anyone painted the inside of the SD card door?

2011-07-10 Thread Igor Roshchin
My applause, Stan! Igor PS. Larry, I would suggest a yet more outside of the box solution. Implement the following procedure into a habit: Always carry a big clothesline clip with you. Before you open the card door, attach that clip to the end of you nose. Once the door is closed, you may

Re: Peso - just peso

2011-07-10 Thread Tim Bray
Makes me think I haven't been to the Rim in too long. Great shot! -T On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 11:48 PM, Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/5905943460/in/photostream Comments and critique are very welcome. --Sasha -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Cedar Waxwings?

2011-07-10 Thread Tim Bray
I was the shadow of the waxwing slain By the false azure in the windowpane ... etc ... On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 2:15 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I ~think~ that's what these beautiful birds are - except that I don't see the red wingtips that Cedar Waxwings are supposed to

Re: PESO - Just resting ?

2011-07-10 Thread Tim Bray
I couldn't tell you why, but I loved that picture. Still smiling. -T On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 4:44 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Couldn't resist.  Almost used it for STRANGE PUG but changed my mind

Re: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication

2011-07-10 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 4:57 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Subject: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/09/joseph-holmes-photographs- punctilious-texters-in-nyc-encourages/ -Sam 26 amazing, wondrous panels of pixels? Be inspired? I think

Re: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication

2011-07-10 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 7:16 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: actually, I have to add to the grumbling... seriously I couldn't find a way to see the larger photos... when I clicked on a thumbnail it just refreshed the page.. Yeah, that's just dumb page design. You have to click on

Google+

2011-07-10 Thread Tim Bray
I just sent an invitation to Google+ to pdml@pdml.net If it shows up here (dunno), and you paste it into a browser (dunno), it might work (dunno). Otherwise, I can invite anyone who's interested. Now back to your regularly scheduled photowankery. -T -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Nuthatch

2011-07-10 Thread Tim Bray
I usually don't have much use for bird shots, but that's an exception. Great capture. -T On Mon, Jul 4, 2011 at 9:09 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2011/07/nuthatch-spettmeis.html Comments appreciated. Probably last bird photo for a while. I've got a

Re: PESO - TIger in the House (Warning: cat photo.)

2011-07-10 Thread Tim Bray
Everybody knows cat photos are trash so that one can't possibly be any good but if it were possible for cat photos to be good that would be a great one. -T On Sun, Jul 3, 2011 at 2:22 PM, Mark Cassino markcass...@ymail.com wrote: My mother's health took a drastically bad turn last weekend, and

Re: PESO 2011 - 110 - GDG

2011-07-10 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thanks for the comments! Yesterday, I attended the workshop reunion annual party. This is a gathering of photographers who've taken workshops with Brigitte Carnochan (http://www.brigittecarnochan.com/) over the years ... I participated in one of her exhibition workshops (the Foto Nova 19 show in

Re: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication

2011-07-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 7/10/2011 10:47, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 7:16 AM, Ann Sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: actually, I have to add to the grumbling... seriously I couldn't find a way to see the larger photos... when I clicked on a thumbnail it just refreshed the page.. Yeah, that's

Re: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication

2011-07-10 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Sorry, I meant to say source as in ... Hit the source to see 'em all, and yes, it's cool be inspired. VIA ... The New York Times Source ... Joseph Holmes Dumb blurb, poor page design. Square thumbnails don't bother me much as they do you ... I may have just gotten used to them. Photos

Re: PESO 2011 - 110 - GDG

2011-07-10 Thread Paul Sorenson
Not being familiar with the note pad you used, I'd like to see a pix or two of it to get a better feel for what you did. Glad you got lots of compliments...sometimes less is more. -p On 7/10/2011 10:06 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Thanks for the comments! Yesterday, I attended the workshop

Re: Has anyone painted the inside of the SD card door?

2011-07-10 Thread Larry Colen
On Jul 10, 2011, at 7:31 AM, Igor Roshchin wrote: My applause, Stan! Igor PS. Larry, I would suggest a yet more outside of the box solution. Implement the following procedure into a habit: Always carry a big clothesline clip with you. Before you open the card door, attach that clip

Re: Has anyone painted the inside of the SD card door?

2011-07-10 Thread David J Brooks
What about a few dots of white out.?? Dave On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 4:07 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Once again, I moved my camera while leaving the SD card door open.   Fortunately, no damage was done. It occurred to me that it being open might be more noticeable if the inside

Peso Cardinal at feeder.

2011-07-10 Thread David J Brooks
They seem to come and feed very early in the morning and around noon 1pm. I managed to get with in 25 feet for some shots on Saturday: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13694852 Need to put the Sigma 300 f4 on, the 50-200 just is not enough. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario.

Re: Has anyone painted the inside of the SD card door?

2011-07-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
Actually, Larry, don't you have a white Kx? On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 12:13 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: What about a few dots of white out.?? Dave On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 4:07 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Once again, I moved my camera while leaving the SD card door

FW: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Bob W
I had a bit of a to-do earlier today. It really made my blood boil, so I've sent the letter below to the manager of the market, cc:ed to the local paper and the British Journal of Photography. I won't be pushed around (literally!) by people, especially self-righteous busybodies. I'll let you

Re: Has anyone painted the inside of the SD card door?

2011-07-10 Thread Boris Liberman
On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 6:56 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: But I have not yet had anything bad happen to an open memory door.  I have my process and procedure for reading files, which usually works, but sometimes I get interrupted and the process gets derailed, so I thought I'd see

RE: PESO 2011 - 110 - GDG

2011-07-10 Thread Bob W
[...] Overall, I think the concept is a smashing success. I got so many complimentary comments, both on the photos and on the presentation, I think I gained three hat sizes. Temporarily, of course. ;-) Now that I see how well it worked with the viewers, I'll figure out a better way to make

Pentax K-1000 (film), 35-80 zoom, Kodak gold film questions but maybe for sale

2011-07-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Ok so I could not resist making a $29.95 purchase yesterday at my local Salvation army There in the display case in the front of the store was K-1000 with a pentax smc A 35-80 zoom. Guy behind counter asked me if I wanted the case it came in I said sure... The case turned out to be a pretty

RE: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication

2011-07-10 Thread Bob W
From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Ann Sanfedele [...] The thumbnails looked really boring to me.. quite a number of the actual photos were interesting. A few of them stood nicely on thier own, I thought. Seeing them one at a time as list Peso might

Re: PESO 2011 - 110 - GDG

2011-07-10 Thread Christine Aguila
I'm a Moleskine junkie myself--having the daily planner, various themed journals, and the Cahier series in all sizes and colors--, and your idea, Godfrey, sounds lovely. I've actually been thinking about doing something with their Japanese album notebook--and various others. Moleskine is now

Re: Pentax K-1000 (film), 35-80 zoom, Kodak gold film questions but maybe for sale

2011-07-10 Thread p. j. alling
Ann, I don't have direct experience with that lens but there's some meager information at Stan Halpin's lens comments page. http://stans-photography.info/LongComments.html#28-80%20mm%20f/3.5-4.5%20A Very little so it seems. It doesn't seem to be very desirable. Nor especially good. Though the

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Christine Aguila
Wow! Really sorry that happened, Bob. The letter is excellent, and hopefully it will change behavior. I'm definitely interested in knowing the outcome. Looking forward to seeing the picture. Big cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Bob W p...@web-options.com To:

RE: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Bob W
I had a bit of a to-do earlier today. It really made my blood boil, so [...] I'll let you know the outcome, if there is one. And I'll post the offending photograph later. This is the offending photograph: http://www.web-options.com/Recent/content/S0120024_large.html Nothing in itself, but

Re: Google+

2011-07-10 Thread Ecke PDML
yes please cheers ecke 2011/7/10 Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com: I just sent an invitation to Google+ to pdml@pdml.net If it shows up here (dunno), and you paste it into a browser (dunno), it might work (dunno). Otherwise, I can invite anyone who's interested. Now back to your regularly

Re: Google+

2011-07-10 Thread steve harley
On 2011-07-10 08:48 , Tim Bray wrote: I just sent an invitation to Google+ to pdml@pdml.net If it shows up here (dunno), and you paste it into a browser (dunno), it might work (dunno). it didn't show up (Google probably sent a mime-multipart message), so i thought i'd just visit google.com/+

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread p. j. alling
Often small stall holders who don't want to be photographed, do so because they are selling illegal, (pirate or stolen). Perhaps that was the problem. On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 2:31 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I had a bit of a to-do earlier today. It really made my blood boil, so [...]

Some recent photos

2011-07-10 Thread Bob W
The first 9 are new: http://www.web-options.com/Recent/ This one is sad: http://www.web-options.com/Recent/content/_DSF1536_large.html Not much of a picture, but there's a story behind it. A young man was shot dead last Sunday evening about 200 yards from my house. When I went past yesterday,

RE: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Malcolm Smith
Bob W wrote: This is the offending photograph: http://www.web-options.com/Recent/content/S0120024_large.html Nothing in itself, but I'm damned if I'll let some meathead tell me what I can and can't photograph. I've noticed with the small amount of photography that I've done that people

Re: Pentax K-1000 (film), 35-80 zoom, Kodak gold film questions but maybe for sale

2011-07-10 Thread steve harley
On 2011-07-10 11:23 , Ann Sanfedele wrote: The other is for opinions on the 35-80 zoom for use on my ist D - I know I can check that myself just using it - but more input would be nice too. In other words, I might sell it if it is desireable but not super great... is it better than my 18-55 kit

RE: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Bob W
Often small stall holders who don't want to be photographed, do so because they are selling illegal, (pirate or stolen). Perhaps that was the problem. Not in this case. The chap who tried to stop me is not the one I photographed - who has been at the market for years and is a lovely guy.

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread p. j. alling
Hum, then maybe he was afraid of the competition. On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 2:55 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Often small stall holders who don't want to be photographed, do so because they are selling illegal, (pirate or stolen).  Perhaps that was the problem. Not in this case. The

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
Unbelievable. I hope your letter results in appropriate action. I'm pleased that you stood your ground. Paul On Jul 10, 2011, at 1:17 PM, Bob W wrote: I had a bit of a to-do earlier today. It really made my blood boil, so I've sent the letter below to the manager of the market, cc:ed to the

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
I find the photo quite good. I can't imagine why anyone would take offense. Paul On Jul 10, 2011, at 2:31 PM, Bob W wrote: I had a bit of a to-do earlier today. It really made my blood boil, so [...] I'll let you know the outcome, if there is one. And I'll post the offending photograph

Re: Some recent photos

2011-07-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
A lot of keepers here. I particularly like the young boy using his hands as googles. Excellent. Paul On Jul 10, 2011, at 2:46 PM, Bob W wrote: The first 9 are new: http://www.web-options.com/Recent/ This one is sad: http://www.web-options.com/Recent/content/_DSF1536_large.html Not

Re: PESO 2011 - 110 - GDG

2011-07-10 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Thank you all for your interest and comments. On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 8:53 AM, Paul Sorenson pentax1...@gmail.com wrote: Not being familiar with the note pad you used, I'd like to see a pix or two of it to get a better feel for what you did.  Glad you got lots of compliments...sometimes less

Re: Google+

2011-07-10 Thread Tim Bray
Be happy to send those invites, but I need a gmail-flavored address. -Tim On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 11:37 AM, steve harley p...@paper-ape.com wrote: On 2011-07-10 08:48 , Tim Bray wrote: I just sent an invitation to Google+ to pdml@pdml.net If it shows up here (dunno), and you paste it into a

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 7/10/2011 14:30, Christine Aguila wrote: Wow! Really sorry that happened, Bob. The letter is excellent, and hopefully it will change behavior. I'm definitely interested in knowing the outcome. Looking forward to seeing the picture. Big cheers, Christine What she said - with strong

Re: Some recent photos

2011-07-10 Thread Tim Bray
That sad picture is also excellent. -T On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 12:18 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: A lot of keepers here. I particularly like the young boy using his hands as googles. Excellent. Paul On Jul 10, 2011, at 2:46 PM, Bob W wrote: The first 9 are new:

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 7/10/2011 14:55, Bob W wrote: Often small stall holders who don't want to be photographed, do so because they are selling illegal, (pirate or stolen). Perhaps that was the problem. Not in this case. The chap who tried to stop me is not the one I photographed - who has been at the market

RE: PESO 2011 - 110 - GDG

2011-07-10 Thread Bob W
http://homepage.mac.com/godders/book-prototype.jpg On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 10:22 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: That's a very good idea - I like it a lot. You can get bigger Moleskines that do that, if you mean the memo pockets:

Re: PESO - Nuthatch

2011-07-10 Thread Bulent Celasun
Bird shots were after the cat (but not dog!) shots in my look elsewhere list; ... until I saw yours! Lovely bird, joyful look, beautiful photograph. Bulent - http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/

PESO first captures with my new K5

2011-07-10 Thread Toine
I finally got myself a K5. The first one had some serious dust inside the sensor (one black spot, different from the dust chain seen in first batches). My local pusher promply swapped the cam and made me happy. What a beast the K5. A few captures from last week: Stars:

Re: Pentax K-1000 (film), 35-80 zoom, Kodak gold film questions but maybe for sale

2011-07-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 7/10/2011 14:29, p. j. alling wrote: Ann, I don't have direct experience with that lens but there's some meager information at Stan Halpin's lens comments page. http://stans-photography.info/LongComments.html#28-80%20mm%20f/3.5-4.5%20A That's not the same lens . This is the link to the F

Re: PESO first captures with my new K5

2011-07-10 Thread Toine
Oh forgot to mention: Warning it's flash based. If you move your mouse over the image to wake flash you can click on the image to see a custom scaled fulscreen image. On 10 July 2011 21:54, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: I finally got myself a K5. The first one had some serious dust inside the

RE: PESO: Robin

2011-07-10 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bob W actually it's a tomtit - same genus as the NZ robin - Petroica - it's an Australasian endemic family whose members somewhat resemble the european robin I think you may be right but at first glance they do look very similar. At least you're not trying to tell me it's a fish. Dave

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Stan Halpin
Good letter Bob! You would think that a photographer, if anyone, would know better. I've been in similar situations but never accosted in quite that way. I will be interested in seeing what response you get. stan On Jul 10, 2011, at 3:39 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: On 7/10/2011 14:55, Bob W

Pentax: The Best Binoculars, according to Hammacher!

2011-07-10 Thread Morris Galloway
Got an E-Mail a few minutes ago. Hammacher Schlemmer (An old-line mail-order place for the idle rich originally out of the Bowery, NYC, USA) has recently dubbed the Pentax UCF Zoom the Best Compact Zoom Binoculars. Can't hurt Pentax, and so it can't hurt us! Now 30 million customers might

Re: Pentax K-1000 (film), 35-80 zoom, Kodak gold film questions but maybe for sale

2011-07-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 7/10/2011 14:55, steve harley wrote: On 2011-07-10 11:23 , Ann Sanfedele wrote: The other is for opinions on the 35-80 zoom for use on my ist D - I know I can check that myself just using it - but more input would be nice too. In other words, I might sell it if it is desireable but not

RE: PESO first captures with my new K5

2011-07-10 Thread Bob W
I really like those shots of the birds. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Toine Sent: 10 July 2011 20:54 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO first captures with my new K5 I finally got myself a K5. The first one

Re: Google+

2011-07-10 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 3:37 PM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Be happy to send those invites, but I need a gmail-flavored address.  -Tim I just sent invites to Steve Ecke, no Gmail address required. Maybe Google just doesn't trust their own people with that power yet. :-) -- PDML

Re: Google+

2011-07-10 Thread Toine
Yes please: to...@repiuk.nl Thanks! On 10 July 2011 16:48, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: I just sent an invitation to Google+ to pdml@pdml.net If it shows up here (dunno), and you paste it into a browser (dunno), it might work (dunno). Otherwise, I can invite anyone who's

Re: Google+

2011-07-10 Thread Tim Bray
Hah, I didn't know that worked :) -T On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 1:05 PM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 3:37 PM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Be happy to send those invites, but I need a gmail-flavored address.  -Tim I just sent invites to Steve Ecke, no

Re: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication

2011-07-10 Thread John Sessoms
From: Igor Roshchin John Sessoms wrote: From: Bob W Subject: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/09/joseph-holmes-photographs- punctilious-texters-in-nyc-encourages/ -Sam 26 amazing, wondrous panels of pixels? Be inspired? I think not. Nothing

Re: Pentax: The Best Binoculars, according to Hammacher!

2011-07-10 Thread Stan Halpin
On Jul 10, 2011, at 3:56 PM, Morris Galloway wrote: Got an E-Mail a few minutes ago. Hammacher Schlemmer (An old-line mail-order place for the idle rich originally out of the Bowery, NYC, USA) has recently dubbed the Pentax UCF Zoom the Best Compact Zoom Binoculars. Can't hurt Pentax,

RE: Pentax K-1000 (film), 35-80 zoom, Kodak gold film questions, but maybe for sale

2011-07-10 Thread John Sessoms
Ann Sanfedele Ok so I could not resist making a $29.95 purchase yesterday at my local Salvation army There in the display case in the front of the store was K-1000 with a pentax smc A 35-80 zoom. Guy behind counter asked me if I wanted the case it came in I said sure... The case turned out

Peso: The HomeStead

2011-07-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
A pretty view, right over the West Virginia border: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1377228401_HHwjmmC-O-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 visit

Re: Pentax K-1000 (film), 35-80 zoom, Kodak gold film questions, but maybe for sale

2011-07-10 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 7/10/2011 16:52, John Sessoms wrote: Ann Sanfedele Ok so I could not resist making a $29.95 purchase yesterday at my local Salvation army There in the display case in the front of the store was K-1000 with a pentax smc A 35-80 zoom. Guy behind counter asked me if I wanted the case it

RE: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread John Sessoms
From: Bob W Often small stall holders who don't want to be photographed, do so because they are selling illegal, (pirate or stolen). Perhaps that was the problem. Not in this case. The chap who tried to stop me is not the one I photographed - who has been at the market for years and is a

Re: OT - “Luxury” Fuji Mirrorless Cameras Coming Soon

2011-07-10 Thread Miserere
On 9 July 2011 13:12, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Miserere, either you have a glass ball of prophecy, or you know something we, mere humans, don't, or may be you're somewhat depressed. Your few last posts on the subject of this and the Pentax/Ricoh merger are a bit concerning.

Re: Peso: The HomeStead

2011-07-10 Thread Tim Bray
Fantastic DoF, well-used. -T On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 2:07 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: A pretty view, right over the West Virginia border: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1377228401_HHwjmmC-O-LB -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Texters, a la Godfrey's series on communication

2011-07-10 Thread Steven Desjardins
He does make good use of DoF to make his subjects pop. A smaller gallery would have been better, but there are some good ones there. I have learned that the angle of your head will give you a double chin while texting. If ever see anyone taking a picture of my double chin I'll just go punch

Re: FW: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Miserere
Good letter, Bob; and I think you are well within your right to complain. This type of BS and behaviour coming from a photographer makes it doubly appalling. Let us know the outcome, please.    —M.     \/\/o/\/\ -- http://WorldOfMiserere.com     http://EnticingTheLight.com     A Quest for

Re: Peso: The HomeStead

2011-07-10 Thread Bob Sullivan
Steve, A pretty view for sure. :-) Regards, Bob S. On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 4:07 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: A pretty view, right over the West Virginia border: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1377228401_HHwjmmC-O-LB -- Steve Desjardins --

Re: Pentax K-1000 (film), 35-80 zoom, Kodak gold film questions but maybe for sale

2011-07-10 Thread Jack Davis
Brother has an A 35~80 he likes. In the past he used it on an ME Super and now a K10D. I've seen a few of his shots taken with it and they looked fine. Not to get too technical. =) Jack --- On Sun, 7/10/11, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com

Re: Pentax K-1000 (film), 35-80 zoom, Kodak gold film, questions but maybe for sale

2011-07-10 Thread John Sessoms
From: Ann Sanfedele On 7/10/2011 14:55, steve harley wrote: On 2011-07-10 11:23 , Ann Sanfedele wrote: The other is for opinions on the 35-80 zoom for use on my ist D - I know I can check that myself just using it - but more input would be nice too. In other words, I might sell it if it is

Re: PESO first captures with my new K5

2011-07-10 Thread Christine Aguila
Big congrats, Toine. That Owl eye is wonderful! The other two are great as well. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Toine to...@repiuk.nl To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 2:54 PM Subject: PESO first captures with my new K5 I

Re: Google+

2011-07-10 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:48:14 -0700 Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: I just sent an invitation to Google+ to pdml@pdml.net Having not seen it arrive I would love an invite. thanks for the offer Tim Bran -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Google+

2011-07-10 Thread Bran Everseeking
On Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:37:25 -0700 Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Be happy to send those invites, but I need a gmail-flavored address. -Tim Being incredibly original my gmail is bran.everseek...@gmail.com not sure if that ranks as a foolish consistency yet. Thanks again -- PDML

Re: Has anyone painted the inside of the SD card door?

2011-07-10 Thread Jens
I never had this problem. But I broke a lot of SD cards. They are quite prone to braking or just loosing the lock thing. I frequently have to glue the damned things together agian. Almost all my cards have af glued lock these days. I wish Pentax had stayed with the CF cards, which are much more

Tim does street (GESO)

2011-07-10 Thread Tim Øsleby
http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2011/07/frdefestivalen-2011-market.html Did a bit of street shooting at Førde Folk Music Festival. Was in semi stealth mode. Nothing fancy, nor artistic, I just felt like sharing. Comments are appreciated. Response may be brutal ;-) (just kidding) -- MaritimTim

Peso: Rotary Duster

2011-07-10 Thread Jack Davis
Was out and around some rice fields yesterday when this buzzed me. Love the angry earth shaking roar of a powerful rotary engine crop duster making a low pass. Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=611 K5, DA55~300, f8, 1/6400, ISO 1600, default AF-C -- PDML

Re: Peso: Rotary Duster

2011-07-10 Thread Paul Sorenson
Nothing like the growl of an Ag Cat to get the adrenalin flowing. Looks a little unnatural, though, with the prop stopped. ; ] Nice catch, though. -p On 7/10/2011 5:07 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Was out and around some rice fields yesterday when this buzzed me. Love the angry earth shaking

Re: Google+

2011-07-10 Thread Ecke PDML
ok I'm in using Matthew Hunt's invite. Thanks also to Tim of course! 2011/7/10 Bran Everseeking bran.everseek...@sasktel.net: On Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:37:25 -0700 Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Be happy to send those invites, but I need a gmail-flavored address. -Tim Being incredibly

Re: Has anyone painted the inside of the SD card door?

2011-07-10 Thread Ecke PDML
Sounds like there may be a small niche market for SD card funnels after all =) 2011/7/10 Jens p...@planfoto.dk: I never had this problem. But I broke a lot of SD cards. They are quite prone to braking or just loosing the lock thing. I frequently have to glue the damned things together

Re: Amateur photographer assaulted in Greenwich Market

2011-07-10 Thread Rob Studdert
On 11 July 2011 04:31, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Nothing in itself, but I'm damned if I'll let some meathead tell me what I can and can't photograph. Been there, but only verbal scuffles to this point, I'm glad you stood your ground, too many plebs have a distorted perspective of

PAW--Week 27--Musician

2011-07-10 Thread Christine Aguila
Made it past the half way mark! 25 more weeks to go. Amazing. 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 PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the

Re: The HomeStead

2011-07-10 Thread Christine Aguila
A very pretty view indeed, Steve. Nicely done. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 4:07 PM Subject: Peso: The HomeStead A pretty view, right over the West Virginia

Re: Boris and Galia GESO - Live Statues Festival

2011-07-10 Thread Mark Cassino
Looks like a really interesting and fun event - great shots in both galleries as well! - Original Message - From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, July 8, 2011 1:25 PM Subject: Boris and Galia GESO - Live Statues Festival

Re: Google+

2011-07-10 Thread steve harley
On 2011-07-10 14:05 , Matthew Hunt wrote: On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 3:37 PM, Tim Braytb...@textuality.com wrote: Be happy to send those invites, but I need a gmail-flavored address. -Tim I just sent invites to Steve Ecke, no Gmail address required. Maybe Google just doesn't trust their own

Re: Peso: The HomeStead

2011-07-10 Thread Jack Davis
That's nice, Steve! Beautiful, placid lake in a pastoral setting. Even a barn. ;) Jack --- On Sun, 7/10/11, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Subject: Peso: The HomeStead To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, July 10,

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