RE: The Tradition Continues

2011-08-08 Thread John Coyle
Great picture, Walt - nice to have three generations in one. I've got 12 grandchildren - would you like a couple that are spare? John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Walter Hamler Sent: Monday, 8

Re: PAW--Week 31-Lollapalooza

2011-08-08 Thread DagT
Fun! :-) I like the relaxed and often humorous stile in many of your pictures. DagT http://www.thrane.name Den 8. aug. 2011 kl. 02.40 skrev Christine Aguila: Hi Everyone: I didn't have tickets, but I headed downtown for a little walkabout anyway. I shot with the DA* 50-135mm, which I

RE: August PUG is up (I hope!)

2011-08-08 Thread Bob W
Personal fave is Wheatfield's prairie shot, actually - Big sky in caps... and brings back good memories - just lovely. Thanks Ann. when we did that little drive out of town after eating supper at the fake Bistro, we were probably a 10 minute walk from that spot. what is a fake bistro?

RE: Peso: blue and gold

2011-08-08 Thread Bob W
You guys all keep forgetting I don't drink... at all ... :-) I took the shot for the Pabst sign ann is this a Leni Riefenstahl reason? B nine.. it's a I know a guy named Pabst reason ;-) that's far too prosaic. The correct answer is Yes. I wanted to make reference to the

Re: OT: The Tradition Continues

2011-08-08 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/8/2011 03:56, Walter Hamler wrote: http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Photography/Micro-Four-Thirds-Gallery/16211247_u3uwa#1420005906_hXd8gJF-XL-LB Bryson this PM earlier. He is 4 months now, almost the same as the other pic of me and nate when he was that age. Grandkids are the greatest!

Re: GESO - Land Rover

2011-08-08 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/7/2011 23:58, Cotty wrote: Hey, just had a thought - I produced a gallery shot with our old clunker *ist Ds and 18-55 for eBay - doesn't look half bad I thought :-) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=230657049270 Sad day to sell it but I need to pay some tax so hey hum.

Re: PESO - August 5/6 Aurora

2011-08-08 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/6/2011 21:08, Tom C wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13946935 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13946857 On a side note, after reading and rereading the K5 reviews, and seeing examples here and elsewhere I'm pretty much convinced it's the best out there for my shooting

Re: PESO - Gulls, by Golly -- more info

2011-08-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Too late:-) On Aug 7, 2011, at 11:11 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Was actually going to remark about the accidental DOF catch of two birds, but however unlikely, I wanted to allow that it could certainly have happened. Jack --- On Sun, 8/7/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: August PUG is up (I hope!)

2011-08-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Aug 8, 2011, at 4:00 AM, Bob W wrote: Personal fave is Wheatfield's prairie shot, actually - Big sky in caps... and brings back good memories - just lovely. Thanks Ann. when we did that little drive out of town after eating supper at the fake Bistro, we were probably a 10 minute walk

Re: Happy Birthday Walt

2011-08-08 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/4/2011 12:28, Larry Colen wrote: I know that last year was a rough one for you, here's wishing that next year gets better in every way. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est Sorry for being late, but I'm totally with Larry here... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: GESO: Bath (11 pictures)

2011-08-08 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/3/2011 09:30, Chris Mitchell wrote: It's 12 pictures. One day I'll learn to count... Well then, now I have 12 reasons to hate you instead of mere 11... Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: Geso: Mexico

2011-08-08 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/2/2011 05:41, Sasha Sobol wrote: plus.google.com/photos/107870240225843632731/albums/5635956052657870001 And one extra: plus.google.com/photos/107870240225843632731/albums/5635934643615091089/5635934968664427154 Critique is very welcome! --Sasha Fascinating indeed. The light seems to

Re: PESOs: Pirates of Penzance

2011-08-08 Thread Boris Liberman
On 7/25/2011 08:47, Chris Mitchell wrote: My daughter Anna has her first real properly paid professional role as a singer and actor. She's in a touring company performing the Pirates of Penzance in the open air at various stately homes throughout July and August and she has the female lead role

Re: Graduation Day!

2011-08-08 Thread Boris Liberman
On 7/23/2011 19:53, John Sessoms wrote: We had our graduation exercise today. The semester isn't officially over until Wednesday, so I guess they'll mail my degree some time next week. I still have my business class Monday Wednesday, but all of my work is done. I'm just waiting to turn the

Re: PAW--Week 29

2011-08-08 Thread Boris Liberman
On 7/25/2011 04:30, Christine Aguila wrote: Then this really nice young sales guy comes up: Need any help? No, just looking, I said, while playing with the 21.5 inch all-in-one iMac. Then Darrel starts talking to him, then I join in, then the next thing we know we're being offered a deal we

First hand experience with Pana G3

2011-08-08 Thread Boris Liberman
A co-worker of mine, after lots of consultations and deliberations finally got herself Panasonic G3 with standard kit lens (14-42/3.5-5.6). Few days ago I had honors of playing with it. I am pretty much overwhelmed with surprise... Took me close to no time to figure this one out. AF works

Re: August PUG is up (I hope!)

2011-08-08 Thread Brian Walters
On Sun, 07 Aug 2011 11:13 -0400, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: On 8/6/2011 13:24, William Robb wrote: On 06/08/2011 9:50 AM, Walter Hamler wrote: Very nice images by all! One of the best PUG's yet in my opinion! I agree... Bill Robb, is your neighborhood that flat

Re: PESO - Church of the Holy Donut

2011-08-08 Thread Boris Liberman
On 7/18/2011 16:56, frank theriault wrote: In Canada we take our donuts very seriously: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/07/church-of-holy-donut.html You do indeed. Du not underestimate the power of do-nut! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Reparo! A* 200mm Macro is Back!

2011-08-08 Thread Boris Liberman
On 7/18/2011 01:26, Mark Cassino wrote: I was on the road this week and when I got back found a slip from the post office saying a package was waiting. Yippie - the A* 200mm macro lens is back! I sent it to Eric who told me it was essentially worn out. Parts were not available for the repair.

Re: Peso: blue and gold

2011-08-08 Thread Jack Davis
All to your credit. Jack --- On Sun, 8/7/11, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Subject: Re: Peso: blue and gold To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, August 7, 2011, 8:29 PM On 8/7/2011 23:05, Jack Davis wrote: You really

PESO - As Yet Untitled

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
Taken at the bi-annual parade of our local Hindu temple: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/as-yet-untitled.html Will have a GESO of this most colourful event in a day or two, but this one stood out for me. Hope you like it too. Comments always welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is

Re: PESO: Green Power

2011-08-08 Thread Jack Davis
Matches the color of my envy. :\ Jack --- On Sun, 8/7/11, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: PESO: Green Power To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Sunday, August 7, 2011, 8:48 PM

Re: PESO - As Yet Untitled

2011-08-08 Thread Jack Davis
Impressive image! Jack --- On Mon, 8/8/11, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - As Yet Untitled To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Monday, August 8, 2011, 4:47 AM Taken at the bi-annual parade of our

Re: OT: The Tradition Continues

2011-08-08 Thread Walter Hamler
Thanks Bob. We used to think the same way until the kids got married. Then we hoped that they would wait a few years. But, now that Nate has given us this bundle of joy we are very happy indeed! Walt On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 9:45 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Walt, That's great!

Re: OT: The Tradition Continues

2011-08-08 Thread Walter Hamler
Thanks Ann! He is such a well tempered kid, so far! Seldom is cross, unless he is hungry! Typical Hamler :-) Walt On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 10:35 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: ha! love the expression on the littlest Hamler ... ann On 8/7/2011 20:56, Walter Hamler wrote:

Re: OT: The Tradition Continues

2011-08-08 Thread Christine Aguila
Excellent, Walt. What fun! Your grandson is a cutie! Cheers, Christine On Aug 7, 2011, at 7:56 PM, Walter Hamler wrote: http://walthamler.smugmug.com/Photography/Micro-Four-Thirds-Gallery/16211247_u3uwa#1420005906_hXd8gJF-XL-LB Bryson this PM earlier. He is 4 months now, almost the same

Re: OT: The Tradition Continues

2011-08-08 Thread Walter Hamler
Yes, Boris, that was a thought, but trying to do that and make sure I have control of Bryson was proving a challenge :-) Walt On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 6:20 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 8/8/2011 03:56, Walter Hamler wrote:

Re: PAW--Week 29

2011-08-08 Thread Christine Aguila
On Aug 8, 2011, at 6:05 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: On 7/25/2011 04:30, Christine Aguila wrote: Then this really nice young sales guy comes up: Need any help? No, just looking, I said, while playing with the 21.5 inch all-in-one iMac. Then Darrel starts talking to him, then I join in, then

Re: PAW--Week 31-Lollapalooza

2011-08-08 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, DagT! I should add that about an hour after arriving home, it rained buckets after the little rain burst, so the big black cloud did bring some serious rain with it--eventually. Cheers, Christine On Aug 8, 2011, at 2:35 AM, DagT wrote: Fun! :-) I like the relaxed and often

Re: PESO - As Yet Untitled

2011-08-08 Thread Christine Aguila
What Jack said. Colors are beautiful, Frank! Cheers, Christine On Aug 8, 2011, at 6:56 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Impressive image! Jack --- On Mon, 8/8/11, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - As Yet Untitled

Re: PESO - As Yet Untitled

2011-08-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
That's a good catch, Frank! On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 7:47 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Taken at the bi-annual parade of our local Hindu temple: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/as-yet-untitled.html Will have a GESO of this most colourful event in a day or two,

Re: PESO - Church of the Holy Donut

2011-08-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
Krispy Kreme is big in the South, but DD is catching on. I still like their coffee, but most of the locations down here are conveniences stores where the donuts are delivered in the morning. I grew up about a mile from an old style DD, and you could get them still warm if you timed it right,

Re: PESO(s) -- A bit of photographic noodling

2011-08-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
Both are effective, but the street light really works. On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 2:57 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Saw this globular lamp at dusk when it's inner glow was just barely overcame the light of slightly overcast sky, so I did a couple of studies.  I kind of like

Re: PESO(s) -- A bit of photographic noodling

2011-08-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
hmmm - I really prefer the staircase myself. and I missed it the first time I saw Pete's post.. ann On 8/8/2011 09:38, Steven Desjardins wrote: Both are effective, but the street light really works. On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 2:57 PM, P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Saw this

Re: PESO - As Yet Untitled

2011-08-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
nice.. possible title Can I come out now? ann On 8/8/2011 07:47, frank theriault wrote: Taken at the bi-annual parade of our local Hindu temple: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/as-yet-untitled.html Will have a GESO of this most colourful event in a day or two, but this one stood

Re: PESO - As Yet Untitled

2011-08-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice Frank! I do find the bit of bright blue in the LR corner somewhat distracting, but the image is strong. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 7:47 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Taken at the bi-annual parade of

Re: GESO - Land Rover

2011-08-08 Thread Walter Hamler
Boris, the same can be said for some of the cars made here in the US. Fortunately Ford has a pretty darn good reputation right now. I see a lot of that model Ford being used in the small business world. They are very practical vehicles and a lot more economical on fuel than the traditional panel

PESO - Browsing

2011-08-08 Thread Rick Womer
Some fisheye fun at the Yellow House Bookstore in Great Barrington, MA: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13965772size=lg (K7, DA 10-17) Rick -- 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: blue and gold

2011-08-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 8/8/2011 04:09, Bob W wrote: You guys all keep forgetting I don't drink... at all ... :-) I took the shot for the Pabst sign ann is this a Leni Riefenstahl reason? B nine.. it's a I know a guy named Pabst reason ;-) that's far too prosaic. The correct answer is Yes. I wanted to

Re: Well that was most annoying.

2011-08-08 Thread mike wilson
On 07/08/2011 23:29, Bob W wrote: -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of mike wilson Sent: 07 August 2011 19:26 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Well that was most annoying. On 06/08/2011 12:36, Larry Colen wrote: On Aug

Re: PESO(s) -- A bit of photographic noodling

2011-08-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Like Ann, I prefer the staircase, which is an effective image with a strong mood. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 9:38 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Both are effective, but the street light really works. On Fri, Aug 5,

Re: GESO: Bath (11 pictures)

2011-08-08 Thread Rick Womer
Chris, I really like these--beautiful lighting and composition. I can't really pick out a favo(u)rite. We've tried to get to Bath a few times, but were thwarted either by traffic or lack of accommodation. Someday... Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Wed, 8/3/11, Chris

Re: PESO: Green Power

2011-08-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks for looking, Jack. One doesn't see many green hot rods. My friends who are Corvette collectors refer to no sale green. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 7:51 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Matches the color of my envy. :\

Re: PESO - Browsing

2011-08-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I love the concept, Rick, and it is very well executed. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 10:05 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Some fisheye fun at the Yellow House Bookstore in Great Barrington, MA:

Re: PAW--Week 29

2011-08-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Congratulations, Christine! Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 7:05 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 7/25/2011 04:30, Christine Aguila wrote: Then this really nice young sales guy comes up:  Need any help? No, just looking,

Re: GESO - Land Rover

2011-08-08 Thread Boris Liberman
On 8/8/2011 17:01, Walter Hamler wrote: Boris, the same can be said for some of the cars made here in the US. Fortunately Ford has a pretty darn good reputation right now. I see a lot of that model Ford being used in the small business world. They are very practical vehicles and a lot more

OT: Cartier-Bresson quote

2011-08-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Frank: I have copied and used elsewhere your quote from HCB about sharpness several times, and I have seen the quote in other places. Recently, some one claimed it is an urban legend, and that HCB never said that, or that at least there is no evidence of him having said it. Do you have a source

Re: PESO - As Yet Untitled

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 9:58 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice Frank! I do find the bit of bright blue in the LR corner somewhat distracting, but the image is strong. Thanks for the comment especially regarding that bright blue. At the very least it should be burned

Re: GESO - Land Rover

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 4:58 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Hey, just had a thought - I produced a gallery shot with our old clunker *ist Ds and 18-55 for eBay - doesn't look half bad I thought  :-) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=230657049270 Sad day to sell it but I

Re: PESO - Browsing

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 10:05 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Some fisheye fun at the Yellow House Bookstore in Great Barrington, MA: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13965772size=lg Love it! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson --

OT: Real Warriers

2011-08-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A profile of a combat photographer: http://realwarriors.net/multimedia/profiles/pearsall.php 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

Re: PESO: Green Power

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 10:12 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks for looking, Jack. One doesn't see many green hot rods.  My friends who are Corvette collectors refer to no sale green. You're right, one doesn't see many green 'rods - I guess it helps this one stand out

Re: PESO(s) -- A bit of photographic noodling

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Aug 5, 2011 at 2:57 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Saw this globular lamp at dusk when it's inner glow was just barely overcame the light of slightly overcast sky, so I did a couple of studies.  I kind of like it.  Converted to BW mainly due to the mixed lighting

Re: Peso: blue and gold

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 4:10 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/New-York-Snaps-2011/15389206_z3saz/1/1417822449_KP6wfTL/Medium Light, composition and subject matter are terrific. A winner, Ann! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: Geso: Mexico

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 10:41 PM, Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com wrote: plus.google.com/photos/107870240225843632731/albums/5635956052657870001 And one extra: plus.google.com/photos/107870240225843632731/albums/5635934643615091089/5635934968664427154 Critique is very welcome! Beautiful work!

Re: Archives only go back to April?

2011-08-08 Thread Rick Womer
Doug, Once upon a time, not so very long ago, I reccall there being two PDML archives, one of which went back into the 1990s. Is the farther-back one now defunct? Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Thu, 8/4/11, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com

Re: PESO - As Yet Untitled

2011-08-08 Thread P. J. Alling
I have told you how much I hate you, haven't I? On 8/8/2011 7:47 AM, frank theriault wrote: Taken at the bi-annual parade of our local Hindu temple: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/as-yet-untitled.html Will have a GESO of this most colourful event in a day or two, but this one

Re: PESO: Green Power

2011-08-08 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Frank. The car was parked at a bit of an angle to the curb, and I had to get close and use a wide lens, because there was a tree with a fence around it alongside the car. [That's also why I show only half the car]. I struggled with getting the car straight in the viewfinder, and finally

Re: PAW--Week 31-Lollapalooza

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 8:40 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: I didn't have tickets, but I headed downtown for a little walkabout anyway.   I shot with the DA* 50-135mm, which I haven't used in a while; gosh, that's a nice lens--heavy, but very nice.  Hot and

Re: PESO - August 5/6 Aurora

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Aug 6, 2011 at 2:08 PM, Tom C caka...@gmail.com wrote: A major geomagnetic swarm swept past the planet in the last 24 hours. In my location we were several hours peak... so the world turns. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13946935

Re: Graduation Day!

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Jul 23, 2011 at 12:53 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: We had our graduation exercise today. The semester isn't officially over until Wednesday, so I guess they'll mail my degree some time next week. I still have my business class Monday Wednesday, but all of my work is

Re: Peso: Hey Mack

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 1:27 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1419834766_NxwwHTj-O-LB Cool! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - As Yet Untitled

2011-08-08 Thread Rick Womer
Excellent! I see what Dan means about the lower right, but that should be an easy fix in PS or LR--unless it's blown out. In that case, one could crop up from the bottom and in from the right a bit. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Mon, 8/8/11, frank theriault

Re: PESO -- Ooh Sour

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 3:15 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20oohsour.html Equipment:  Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax M*300mm f4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. Heh-heh! You caught the moment, that's for

Re: PESO - As Yet Untitled

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 11:07 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Excellent!  I see what Dan means about the lower right, but that should be an easy fix in PS or LR--unless it's blown out.  In that case, one could crop up from the bottom and in from the right a bit. I'll try burning it

Re: PAW83 - Window

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 8:41 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Love it!  Cheers, Christine Yeah, me too. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - Master of Disguise

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 8:09 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice. Is the cat giving you the look :-) First of all, it's a dog - in disguise. ;-) Second of all, yeah, definitely giving me the look. Eyes were partially closed in the pic, but just when I put the camera down,

Re: PESO - Master of Disguise

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Aug 6, 2011 at 8:13 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: That was a definite chuckle. How would it be cropped square, so that the right side was on the brick pillar? Thanks for the comment, Larry. Considered a square crop, but decided to go with almost all of that plant in the

Re: PESO - Master of Disguise

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Aug 6, 2011 at 5:19 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Cute and with great colors. Even herself blends nicely with the step/porch color. ;) Yeah, that colour match is why I didn't convert to BW - I thought this way worked better. Thanks for the nice words, Jack! cheers, frank

Re: Boris Peso #29 - Nocturne

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 12:57 PM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! Here is a nocturn(al flower)e... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2011/08/peso-2011-29-nocturne.html Have your brutal and honest say... This is a beautiful photograph! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a

Re: GESO - Land Rover

2011-08-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Frank, I just love all the Uppies and Socker Moms who are driving their Range Rovers here in Chicago. It's probably a 1,000+ mile drive to the nearest spot for a Rhino attack, or off roading for that matter. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 9:40 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com

Re: PESO - Browsing

2011-08-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Rick, For some reason, this makes me absolutely dizzy! I don't know if that is good or bad. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 9:05 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Some fisheye fun at the Yellow House Bookstore in Great Barrington, MA:

Re: PESO - Church of the Holy Donut

2011-08-08 Thread John Sessoms
From: Steven Desjardins Krispy Kreme is big in the South, but DD is catching on. I still like their coffee, but most of the locations down here are conveniences stores where the donuts are delivered in the morning. I grew up about a mile from an old style DD, and you could get them still warm

Re: GESO - Land Rover

2011-08-08 Thread P. J. Alling
Let's see the original Land Rover was built on a Jeep chassis. The last vehicle that actually looked like a Land Rover was a Toyota Land Cruser. Rover was sold to Ford, who beyond all expectations actually improved Rover's quality, but Ford was unable to make a profit on Rover so they sold

Re: PESO - As Yet Untitled

2011-08-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
Beautiful shot. Bright and colorful. The easiest and most effective fix for the bright spot would be to clone the black background color right over it. Paul On Aug 8, 2011, at 11:08 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 11:07 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Excellent!

Re: Peso: blue and gold

2011-08-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
thanks, Frank! ann On 8/8/2011 10:51, frank theriault wrote: On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 4:10 PM, Ann Sanfedeleann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/New-York-Snaps-2011/15389206_z3saz/1/1417822449_KP6wfTL/Medium Light, composition and subject matter are

Re: OT: Real Warriers

2011-08-08 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, Interesting video clip. I suppose this is why most combat vets never seem to talk about it. I imagine that being a combat photographer leaves you with lots of images. Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 9:43 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: A profile of a combat

Re: GESO - Land Rover

2011-08-08 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 11:17 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Let's see the original Land Rover was built on a Jeep chassis.  The last vehicle that actually looked like a Land Rover was a Toyota Land Cruser.  Rover was sold to Ford, who beyond all expectations actually

PESO from The Black Hat session

2011-08-08 Thread Bruce Walker
I'll have a GESO soon, but meanwhile here's a preview ... http://goo.gl/cSBdm (Link is for 500px. Hopefully this will not cause any browser or viewer upsets. No Flash as far as I can tell.) K20D, DA* 55mm F1.4 @ f/2.0, 1/125th, ISO 200. AF540FGZ x 2, in umbrella and 18 softbox. Comments

Re: PESO from The Black Hat session

2011-08-08 Thread David J Brooks
Well done. Just enough softness to work for me. Dave On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 12:05 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: I'll have a GESO soon, but meanwhile here's a preview ...    http://goo.gl/cSBdm (Link is for 500px. Hopefully this will not cause any browser or viewer upsets.

Re: PESO - As Yet Untitled

2011-08-08 Thread David J Brooks
Well done. Great pose and colours here Dave On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 7:47 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Taken at the bi-annual parade of our local Hindu temple: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/as-yet-untitled.html Will have a GESO of this most colourful event

Re: PESO - Browsing

2011-08-08 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 11:34 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Rick, For some reason, this makes me absolutely dizzy! I don't know if that is good or bad. Regards,  Bob S. Thinking the same Bob. You picked a good centre point Dave On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 9:05 AM, Rick Womer

Re: PESO - Browsing

2011-08-08 Thread Rick Womer
Kinda like wearing a new pair of graduated bifocals, you mean? I'll take that as a compliment. Cheers, Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Mon, 8/8/11, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO - Browsing To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO: Green Power

2011-08-08 Thread Jack Davis
OK, I'll admit I might have chosen a different color. :) Jack --- On Mon, 8/8/11, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Subject: Re: PESO: Green Power To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, August 8, 2011, 7:12 AM

Re: First hand experience with Pana G3

2011-08-08 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 4:08 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: A co-worker of mine, after lots of consultations and deliberations finally got herself Panasonic G3 with standard kit lens (14-42/3.5-5.6). Few days ago I had honors of playing with it. I am pretty much overwhelmed with

Re: August PUG is up (I hope!)

2011-08-08 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Aug 08, 2011 at 09:16:34PM +1000, Brian Walters wrote: On Sun, 07 Aug 2011 11:13 -0400, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: On 8/6/2011 13:24, William Robb wrote: On 06/08/2011 9:50 AM, Walter Hamler wrote: Very nice images by all! One of the best PUG's yet in my

Re: PESO - As Yet Untitled

2011-08-08 Thread Jack Davis
I might have to burn out all below the person's arm and leave is as though resting on the dark shape below it. The ear is it's self cute, but distracting. Jack --- On Mon, 8/8/11, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: PESO - As Yet Untitled

Re: PESO from The Black Hat session

2011-08-08 Thread Jack Davis
Look forward to the GESO. Jack --- On Mon, 8/8/11, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Subject: PESO from The Black Hat session To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, August 8, 2011, 9:05 AM I'll have a GESO soon, but

Few PESOs by Boris and Galia

2011-08-08 Thread Boris Liberman
Hi! During that trip to Upper Galilee recently, one of the evenings we drove by the hills late afternoon and shot some landscapes. Also twice I woke up early and went on hunting for light. So here are the PESOs on these subjects:

Re: First hand experience with Pana G3

2011-08-08 Thread Steven Desjardins
Be careful Boris. Mu43 is a slippery slope. IQ is fine although APS-C will give better high iso results. Still, you can do fine with iso 1600. On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 12:46 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi gdigio...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 4:08 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: PESO - As Yet Untitled

2011-08-08 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-08-08 7:47 AM, frank theriault wrote: Taken at the bi-annual parade of our local Hindu temple: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/08/as-yet-untitled.html Will have a GESO of this most colourful event in a day or two, but this one stood out for me. Hope you like it too. Comments

Re: PESO - Browsing

2011-08-08 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-08-08 10:05 AM, Rick Womer wrote: Some fisheye fun at the Yellow House Bookstore in Great Barrington, MA: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13965772size=lg (K7, DA 10-17) Rick Very cool shot, Rick. Must have been a trick to keep your feet out of the shot. :) I love it! -bmw

Re: PESO -- Ooh Sour

2011-08-08 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-08-07 3:15 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20oohsour.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax M*300mm f4.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. Excellent light and colour, and a nice candid moment. Yeah, that expression

Re: PAW--Week 31-Lollapalooza

2011-08-08 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-08-07 8:40 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I didn't have tickets, but I headed downtown for a little walkabout anyway. I shot with the DA* 50-135mm, which I haven't used in a while; gosh, that's a nice lens--heavy, but very nice. Hot and humid today, so I didn't stay as long

Re: PAW83 - Window

2011-08-08 Thread Bruce Walker
On 11-08-07 4:50 PM, DagT wrote: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA*50-135mm@90mm, 1/125s, f/10, ISO100. DagT http://www.thrane.name/ Great composition, Dag. My only wish would be that a bit more of the turquoise to the right was visible, just to add a bit

Re: Geso: Mexico

2011-08-08 Thread Rick Womer
Very nice photos, colorful and interesting. I don't care for the jumbled presentation, though. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Mon, 8/1/11, Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com wrote: From: Sasha Sobol sa...@asobol.com Subject: Geso: Mexico To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: PESO - As Yet Untitled

2011-08-08 Thread P. J. Alling
I got tired reading the critiques of this photograph because of the blue shoulder and ear in the lower right corner that I decided to help frank a bit, it wouldn't be the first time I've done something like this. Personally I think it makes the overall composition look unbalanced, but hell

Re: First hand experience with Pana G3

2011-08-08 Thread P. J. Alling
The best acronym ever. Electronic Viewfinder Interchangeable Lens. On 8/8/2011 12:46 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 4:08 AM, Boris Libermanbori...@gmail.com wrote: A co-worker of mine, after lots of consultations and deliberations finally got herself Panasonic G3 with

Re: Geso: Mexico

2011-08-08 Thread Bruce Walker
Rick, did you try using the filmstrip gallery? If you click on any image, it expands onto a page of its own with a linear filmstrip of images along the bottom. You can navigate forward/back by clicking on the enlarged image or by choosing specific ones from the bottom strip. Sasha: a very

Re: PESO - As Yet Untitled

2011-08-08 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I like the directors cut - when you take out the kid's shoulder and ear then that little bit of light fabric under her chin stands out too much... One might darken the blue sleeve just a tad but , really, jsut leave it alone Frank :-) ann On 8/8/2011 13:15, P. J. Alling wrote: I got tired

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