RE: Another doorway

2011-12-07 Thread Bob W
> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > John Francis > > > > > > http://donspix.posterous.com/#!/ > > > > > > > nice shot. Some people won't like the subject matter - doors have > their > > knockers - but I like it. > > Was that a "Young Frankenstein" reference?

RE: GESO (27): Cathedral Square

2011-12-07 Thread Bob W
it must be a weird feeling to be in the position of rebuilding an entire city in that way. > I don't know whether the land under the buildings is privately owned in > the CBD. It might not matter as investors are getting cold feet due to > the restrictions being placed on the rebuild (eg height r

Re: PESO - The Company Car

2011-12-07 Thread Larry Colen
On 12/7/2011 8:59 PM, Brian Walters wrote: On Wed, Dec 7, 2011, at 08:00 AM, frank theriault wrote: Norbert was thrilled to find out that his promotion to Vice President of Corporate Sales included a company car and an executive assistant, Rex: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/compa

Re: PESO -- Mike Johnston Repellent

2011-12-07 Thread Larry Colen
On 12/7/2011 9:12 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20johnstonrepellant.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax M 85mm f2.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. I don't know if my eyes are still wonky, but it looks out of focus to

Re: PAW--Week 48--Mom turns 72

2011-12-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 4 December 2011 23:27, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone:  I took a total of 36 pictures this week--and all taken > yesterday and today.  Yikes!!!  Work is insane, so time was limited.  I was > actually at work today for about 6 hours--and will continue to work in the > late evenings all

Re: PESO x2: Dancers and Audience

2011-12-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 5 December 2011 18:43, Charles Robinson wrote: > Some friends of mine threw a show in St. Paul on Friday night. > > I got in for free in exchange for photographing the festivities - a fair > exchange. > > One favorite image from the gallery is this one: > > http://charles.robinsontwins.org/phot

Re: OT: Web Gallery Questions

2011-12-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, Dec 7, 2011, at 07:55 PM, Mark C wrote: > I'm working on re-doing my website this winter, hopefully completely > nuking the old site and replacing it with something new. (I plan to > leave the blog in place, but will probably update the skin.) It's been a > while since I re-did things. A

Re: PESO -- Mike Johnston Repellent

2011-12-07 Thread P. J. Alling
On 12/8/2011 12:48 AM, David Mann wrote: On Dec 8, 2011, at 6:12 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20johnstonrepellant.html Where's the poorly spelled funny caption? You only get those when I'm trying for my Dave Brooks spelling certification. For som

Re: PESO: The Fog of Morning

2011-12-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Tue, Dec 6, 2011, at 10:36 AM, Darren Addy wrote: > We've all heard of the Fog of War, but nothing makes you want to be > extremely late for work like a below 0F morning with freezing fog as > the sun tries to burn through it in the golden hour, during the drive > to your place of gainful employ

Re: PESO 2011 - 144 Overhead Lunch - GDG

2011-12-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Tue, Dec 6, 2011, at 12:40 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Back to London ... > > http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6464824609/in/photostream/lightbox/ > or > http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6464824609/in/photostream/ > > Thanks for looking! Comments appreciated. > I like this

Re: PESO -- Mike Johnston Repellent

2011-12-07 Thread David Mann
On Dec 8, 2011, at 6:12 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20johnstonrepellant.html Where's the poorly spelled funny caption? For some reason I think he (or she) needs a bow tie. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: OT: Web Gallery Questions

2011-12-07 Thread David Mann
On Dec 8, 2011, at 1:55 PM, Mark C wrote: > 1. Web Photo Gallery Software: For my last web update I used Photoshops web > gallery tool (now migrated to bridge) and lots of global search and replace > commands in Dreamweaver to customize and tweak the galleries. Wild and scary > stuff. I'd like

Re: GESO (15): West Coast

2011-12-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, Dec 7, 2011, at 08:42 PM, David Mann wrote: > These pics are from a trip to the West Coast that we took on November > 19-22. The Mrs was going over to do some work on the Monday so we made a > weekend of it. > > The day we went over was the first anniversary of the Pike River mine > disas

Re: GESO (27): Cathedral Square

2011-12-07 Thread David Mann
On Dec 8, 2011, at 5:02 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Dave, > > Here are a couple of photos from a happier time in Cathedral Square. > > https://picasaweb.google.com/115638976374047590388/NewZealand02#4992787337964748818 > > https://picasaweb.google.com/115638976374047590388/NewZealand02#4992787344

Re: GESO (27): Cathedral Square

2011-12-07 Thread David Mann
On Dec 8, 2011, at 3:54 AM, Charles Robinson wrote: > Here's where "live view" can be helpful. I can't remember which model you're > using, though, so maybe that wasn't an option? K10D. I don't think it has live view. > That was very interesting, but also a bit depressing. You're going to en

Re: GESO (27): Cathedral Square

2011-12-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, Dec 7, 2011, at 10:39 PM, David Mann wrote: > I wouldn't normally post a gallery this size but this one's a bit of a > special case for me. > > The authorities have opened up a walkway along Colombo St from Cashel > Mall to Cathedral Square. This is still within the cordoned-off red zone

Re: Peso: Moondiculous

2011-12-07 Thread P. J. Alling
That's pretty good, but I do detect scan lines in the blackness of space, at least my laptop seems to show them. On 12/7/2011 10:07 PM, William Robb wrote: The Q on the 600/5.6. I couldn't find my radio remote, so it goes. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/moondiculous.html -- Do

Re: OT: The Beauty of Pollination

2011-12-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Tue, Dec 6, 2011, at 10:33 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > In Slow Motion Video > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xHkq1edcbk4&feature=player_embedded#! > Wonderful. Thanks for posting. I found the original of this on TED.com. It includes an introduction by the film maker: http://www.ted.

PESO -- Mike Johnston Repellent

2011-12-07 Thread P. J. Alling
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20johnstonrepellant.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax M 85mm f2.0 As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-

Re: Sanyo XX Battery Powered by eneloop, 2500mAh - Best of, bothworlds or a gimmick?

2011-12-07 Thread Peter Loveday
Well, just going by the math ... The 1500mAh Eneloops give 1500 charges X 360 flashes per charge = 540,000 flashes The 2500mAh Eneloops give 500 charges X 460 flashes per charge = 230,000 flashes 2 x 230,000 = 460,000 So it looks like the new high power ones have less than half the usable l

Re: PESO - The Company Car

2011-12-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, Dec 7, 2011, at 08:00 AM, frank theriault wrote: > Norbert was thrilled to find out that his promotion to Vice President > of Corporate Sales included a company car and an executive assistant, > Rex: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/company-car.html > > Hope you enjoy. Comm

Re: Another doorway

2011-12-07 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, Dec 7, 2011, at 04:23 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > Another Door to Nowhere > > The store fronts are clean and inviting but the rear doors are unsigned > and utilitarian. Would you dare enter here? > C&C always useful. > > http://donspix.posterous.com/#!/ > I like that - nicely decrepit.

Re: Sanyo XX Battery Powered by eneloop, 2500mAh - Best of, both worlds or a gimmick?

2011-12-07 Thread John Sessoms
From: Larry Colen On 12/7/2011 5:35 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Hello, dear Battery Gurus! I just came across this seemingly new product: Sanyo XX Battery Powered by eneloop, 2500mAh. These are claimed to be low-self-discharge batteries with high-capacity (2500 mAh). http://us.sanyo.com/Battery-

Re: Peso: Moondiculous

2011-12-07 Thread William Robb
On 07/12/2011 10:03 PM, Jack Davis wrote: Was a T/C attached to the 600? Nice enlarged(?) image, Bill. Just the 600. I had the camera set to 16:9, and I cropped it horizontally down to 2:3, so there is a bit of cropping. I have a teleconverter for the 600, I can't recall if it is the 1.4x or

Re: Peso: Moondiculous

2011-12-07 Thread Larry Colen
On 12/7/2011 7:28 PM, William Robb wrote: On 07/12/2011 9:11 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Filling the frame huh. Never seen that before! I'm actually surprised it didn't magnify more. It's fun though. I think that I estimated that on APS 1800mm will fill the sensor (in the short direction) wit

Re: Peso: Moondiculous

2011-12-07 Thread Jack Davis
Was a T/C attached to the 600? Nice enlarged(?) image, Bill. Jack - Original Message - From: William Robb To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 7:07 PM Subject: Peso: Moondiculous The Q on the 600/5.6. I couldn't find my radio remote, so it goes. http://us

Re: Peso: Moondiculous

2011-12-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Fun stuff. Darn good quality too. Paul On Dec 7, 2011, at 10:07 PM, William Robb wrote: > The Q on the 600/5.6. > I couldn't find my radio remote, so it goes. > > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/moondiculous.html > > -- > > William Robb > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > P

Re: Peso: Moondiculous

2011-12-07 Thread William Robb
On 07/12/2011 9:11 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Filling the frame huh. Never seen that before! I'm actually surprised it didn't magnify more. It's fun though. Thanks for looking and commenting -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pd

Re: Peso: Moondiculous

2011-12-07 Thread William Robb
On 07/12/2011 9:18 PM, Larry Colen wrote: That is very impressive. Much, much sharper than any shot that I've ever gotten of the moon. That's one heck of a show off photo for the Q. Mind if I share this link and the picture of your setup? I've got friends who would appreciate it. Thanks Larr

Re: Peso: Moondiculous

2011-12-07 Thread Larry Colen
That is very impressive. Much, much sharper than any shot that I've ever gotten of the moon. That's one heck of a show off photo for the Q. Mind if I share this link and the picture of your setup? I've got friends who would appreciate it. On 12/7/2011 7:07 PM, William Robb wrote: The Q on

Re: PESO: It's too early in the winter to be doing this

2011-12-07 Thread William Robb
On 07/12/2011 1:17 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Where do I get this reputation for being contentious? Ahem http://www.pdml.net/pipermail/pdml_pdml.net/2006-December/040628.html (the internet never forgets) OK, other than that? I don't think I even owned a pair of boots at that time.

Re: Peso: Moondiculous

2011-12-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Filling the frame huh. Never seen that before! Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 9:07 PM, William Robb wrote: > The Q on the 600/5.6. > I couldn't find my radio remote, so it goes. > > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/moondiculous.html > > -- > > William Robb > > -- > PDML Penta

Re: PESO - The Company Car

2011-12-07 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2011-12-07 18:00, David J Brooks wrote: But, plenty of room for the other 'clowns' he has to work with Dave On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 8:00 AM, frank theriault wrote: Norbert was thrilled to find out that his promotion to Vice President of Corporate Sales included a company car and an executiv

Re: Unusual effect and PESO - What do we have for dinner tonight?

2011-12-07 Thread William Robb
On 07/12/2011 4:00 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Some people eat blue cheese, some - blue birds, and some others - blue meet. :-) Spoo, the other blue meat. -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Peso: Moondiculous

2011-12-07 Thread William Robb
The Q on the 600/5.6. I couldn't find my radio remote, so it goes. http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/moondiculous.html -- William Robb -- 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 dir

Re: Sanyo XX Battery Powered by eneloop, 2500mAh - Best of both worlds or a gimmick?

2011-12-07 Thread Larry Colen
On 12/7/2011 5:35 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: Hello, dear Battery Gurus! I just came across this seemingly new product: Sanyo XX Battery Powered by eneloop, 2500mAh. These are claimed to be low-self-discharge batteries with high-capacity (2500 mAh). http://us.sanyo.com/Battery-Products/XX-AA-4

Sanyo XX Battery Powered by eneloop, 2500mAh - Best of both worlds or a gimmick?

2011-12-07 Thread Igor Roshchin
Hello, dear Battery Gurus! I just came across this seemingly new product: Sanyo XX Battery Powered by eneloop, 2500mAh. These are claimed to be low-self-discharge batteries with high-capacity (2500 mAh). http://us.sanyo.com/Battery-Products/XX-AA-4-Pack Has anybody tried them yet? Are they no

Re: OT: Web Gallery Questions

2011-12-07 Thread David Parsons
1. SmugMug may be a good option for you. There are many templates available for customizing your site, and you can get into the down and dirty details of CSS and javascript if you like (there is no bare metal access to the page code, so you have to do things in certain ways. The nice thing about

Re: PESO: The Fog of Morning

2011-12-07 Thread Darren Addy
Thanks David and John! Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO: A Warm Lap on a Cold Day

2011-12-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks David. I like the detail and rendering but remain ambivalent about the content. As someone noted, it's kind of odd. Paul On Dec 7, 2011, at 5:58 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Paul Stenquist > wrote: >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14753473 > > Ve

OT: Web Gallery Questions

2011-12-07 Thread Mark C
I'm working on re-doing my website this winter, hopefully completely nuking the old site and replacing it with something new. (I plan to leave the blog in place, but will probably update the skin.) It's been a while since I re-did things. Any comments on the following would be appreciated: 1.

Re: PESO: Horde - Christine.

2011-12-07 Thread Christine Nielsen
Ah well. I suppose that's a tall order, anyway, for a lens at a fraction of the price... :) -c On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 4:13 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Honestly, it hasn't for me. I've dialed the 55~300 lens out to 300 then drawn > it back to 250 just to check the difference and the "itch" intensi

Re: PESO: Horde

2011-12-07 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 7, 2011, at 6:21 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Taken yesterday at the local state managed wildlife area. > This is just a small section of a sky that looked and sounded the same in all > directions..unbelievable! > > > Comments? That's one flock of a nice photo. A real feather in your cap

Re: PESO: Horde

2011-12-07 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, David! Jack - Original Message - From: David J Brooks To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 3:01 PM Subject: Re: PESO: Horde On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 9:21 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Taken yesterday at the local state managed wildlife area. > This is jus

Re: Another doorway

2011-12-07 Thread John Francis
On Wed, Dec 07, 2011 at 11:02:56PM -, Bob W wrote: > > > > -Original Message- > > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > > Don Guthrie > > Sent: 07 December 2011 22:23 > > To: pdml@pdml.net > > Subject: Another doorway > > > > Another Door to Nowher

RE: Another doorway

2011-12-07 Thread Bob W
> -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Don Guthrie > Sent: 07 December 2011 22:23 > To: pdml@pdml.net > Subject: Another doorway > > Another Door to Nowhere > > The store fronts are clean and inviting but the rear doors are unsig

Re: PESO: Horde

2011-12-07 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 9:21 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Taken yesterday at the local state managed wildlife area. > This is just a small section of a sky that looked and sounded the same in all > directions..unbelievable! > > > Comments? Thats really great Dave > > Jack > > http://photolightimages.

Re: PESO: Horde

2011-12-07 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 9:36 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Spectacular! > > What are they? (and don't say "birds") But, can we call you Shirley.:-) Dave > > ;-) > > cheers, > frank > > --- Original Message --- > > From: Jack Davis > Sent: December 7, 2011 12/7/11 > To: "Pentax-Discuss Ma

Re: PESO - The Company Car

2011-12-07 Thread David J Brooks
But, plenty of room for the other 'clowns' he has to work with Dave On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 8:00 AM, frank theriault wrote: > Norbert was thrilled to find out that his promotion to Vice President > of Corporate Sales included a company car and an executive assistant, > Rex: > > http://knarfdummyb

RE: Public Photo Preferences

2011-12-07 Thread Bob W
> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Larry Colen > > I've noticed that lately a lot more people seem to favor very > > contrasty overly saturated photos to a more natural look. Has anyone > > else noticed this trend? Maybe it's due to the proliferation of >

Re: PESO -- Buried Bench

2011-12-07 Thread David J Brooks
I like it Dave On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 11:24 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > Four months later and the aftermath of Irene is still with us.  This bench > was mostly buried by the beach being moved inland by the tidal surge.  It's > not really part of the after Irene series since it's not in Madison, CT

Re: PESO: A Warm Lap on a Cold Day

2011-12-07 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14753473 Very nice. Good detail Dave > > -- > 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 direc

Re: PESO: The Fog of Morning

2011-12-07 Thread David J Brooks
On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 11:38 AM, Darren Addy wrote: > Might help if I included the link to the PESO: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/6466555879/in/photostream/lightbox/ > > Darren Addy > Kearney, Nebraska Oo thats very nice. Dave > > On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 10:36 AM, Darren Addy w

Re: slightly sticky shutter button on K-x

2011-12-07 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 12:49 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > The shutter button on my K-x is just a bit sticky, in that it doesn't aways > pop back up when I release it.  Is there something I can do to clean it in > case there' just a little dirt on it that's causing the trouble? Two words, Nikon D700

Re: Another doorway

2011-12-07 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 5:23 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > Another Door to Nowhere > > The store fronts are clean and inviting but the rear doors are unsigned and > utilitarian. Yes but it makes a nice pictures. Very colourful. Would you dare enter here? I would and have.:-) Dave > C&C always useful

Re: Public Photo Preferences

2011-12-07 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 11:21 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > It's the Nikon look. Now Bob Dave > > On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 10:17 AM, Evan Hanson wrote: >> I've noticed that lately a lot more people seem to favor very >> contrasty overly saturated photos to a more natural look.  Has anyone >> else noti

Annsan made it to Boston OK

2011-12-07 Thread Mark Roberts
Just had a brief meet-up with Annsan. We looked at a few photos and disparaged the lot of you behind your backs. The big Boston PDML meet takes place Saturday. -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mai

Re: Public Photo Preferences

2011-12-07 Thread Larry Colen
On Dec 7, 2011, at 8:17 AM, Evan Hanson wrote: > I've noticed that lately a lot more people seem to favor very > contrasty overly saturated photos to a more natural look. Has anyone > else noticed this trend? Maybe it's due to the proliferation of small > digicams and camera phones whose jpgs t

Another doorway

2011-12-07 Thread Don Guthrie
Another Door to Nowhere The store fronts are clean and inviting but the rear doors are unsigned and utilitarian. Would you dare enter here? C&C always useful. http://donspix.posterous.com/#!/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSU

Re: Unusual effect and PESO - What do we have for dinner tonight?

2011-12-07 Thread Igor Roshchin
Some people eat blue cheese, some - blue birds, and some others - blue meet. :-) Igor Tue Dec 6 12:52:10 EST 2011 knarftheriault at gmail.com wrote: You eat blue beef? cheers, frank ps: can't really comment about the sharpness (or lack thereof) as it looks plenty sharp on my phone... --- O

Re: PESO: Heard on HIgh

2011-12-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Jack. On Dec 7, 2011, at 3:01 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > ..and a joyous sound was heard in the land. > Er.. .something like that. > > Well caught timely scene, Paul! > > Jack > > - Original Message - > From: Paul Stenquist > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Cc: > Sent: Wednesday

RE: Public Photo Preferences

2011-12-07 Thread John Sessoms
Styles come and go. This too shall pass. From: Don Guthrie Having been found guilty of purveying such I blame or credit HD TVs. Message: 6 Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 11:17:54 -0500 From: Evan Hanson To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Public Photo Preferences Message-ID: Content-Ty

OT: Hot time in the old town tonight

2011-12-07 Thread John Sessoms
Interesting crime news from Chicago: http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-12-05/news/chi-robber-tussles-with-martialarts-expert-gets-beaten-and-shot-20111205_1_arts-robber-burglary-cases -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRI

RE: GESO (15): West Coast

2011-12-07 Thread John Sessoms
From: David Mann These pics are from a trip to the West Coast that we took on November 19-22. The Mrs was going over to do some work on the Monday so we made a weekend of it. The day we went over was the first anniversary of the Pike River mine disaster and they were unveiling a new memorial i

Re: PESO: Horde - Christine.

2011-12-07 Thread Jack Davis
Honestly, it hasn't for me. I've dialed the 55~300 lens out to 300 then drawn it back to 250 just to check the difference and the "itch" intensifies Take my advice and make these moves before, as in my case, your age becomes a part of the equation.   Jack   - Original Message - From: Chr

Re: PESO: Horde - Christine.

2011-12-07 Thread Christine Nielsen
On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 11:29 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Sorry, I forgot to answer you question about my feelings re the DA 55~300. > I "almost" feel guilty when I see the images and remember how much the DA > cost at B&H.. ($350). > I recommended it to my older brother (the one who used to prove ove

Re: Public Photo Preferences

2011-12-07 Thread Jack Davis
Some blame must go to the Velvia era. Jack   - Original Message - From: Don Guthrie To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 9:28 AM Subject: Public Photo Preferences Having been found guilty of purveying such I blame or credit HD TVs. > Message: 6 > Date: Wed,

Re: Peso Horde

2011-12-07 Thread Jack Davis
In another word..Thanks! Jack ;) - Original Message - From: Don Guthrie To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 9:22 AM Subject: RE: Peso Horde In a word WOW! > Message: 3 > Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 06:21:44 -0800 (PST) > From: Jack Davis > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail Li

Re: PESO: Heard on HIgh

2011-12-07 Thread Jack Davis
..and a joyous sound was heard in the land.  Er.. .something like that. Well caught timely scene, Paul! Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 11:14 AM Subject: PESO: Heard on HIgh One with considerably more v

Re: PESO: Horde

2011-12-07 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Steve. Such events are stirring experiences.   Jack - Original Message - From: steve harley To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 9:39 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Horde on 2011-12-07 07:21 Jack Davis wrote > Taken yesterday at the local state managed wild

Re: PESO: Horde - Christine.

2011-12-07 Thread Paul Sorenson
Thanks Jack and P J. Guess I'll have to start saving my pennies... -p On 12/7/2011 1:25 PM, Jack Davis wrote: I no longer have the 80~320, but it wasn't even close to being in the same league with the 55~300, especially toward the long end. In my experience the 80-320 produced an acceptable

RE: PESO: Heard on HIgh

2011-12-07 Thread Bob W
> in the Old Rotal Naval College here that, of course, is a typo. I meant the Old Scrotal Navel College... B > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Bob W > Sent: 07 December 2011 19:29 > To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' > Subject: R

RE: PESO: Heard on HIgh

2011-12-07 Thread Bob W
> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Paul Stenquist > > One with considerably more volume than the other. > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14759472 > Trinity College of Music is located in the Old Rotal Naval College here in Greenwich. Normally

Re: Public Photo Preferences

2011-12-07 Thread kwaller
I know for many years, pro outdoor photogs preferred the look of Velvia to other films available and some people have considered that look over saturated. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Evan Hanson" Subject: Public Photo Pr

Re: PESO: Horde - Christine.

2011-12-07 Thread Jack Davis
I no longer have the 80~320, but it wasn't even close to being in the same league with the 55~300, especially toward the long end. In my experience the 80-320 produced an acceptable image if one avoided shooting beyond 200-250mm. Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Sorenson To: Pentax

PESO: Heard on HIgh

2011-12-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
One with considerably more volume than the other. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14759472 -- 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: Public Photo Preferences

2011-12-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 8:17 AM, Evan Hanson wrote: > I've noticed that lately a lot more people seem to favor very > contrasty overly saturated photos to a more natural look.  Has anyone > else noticed this trend?  Maybe it's due to the proliferation of small > digicams and camera phones whose jpg

Re: slightly sticky shutter button on K-x

2011-12-07 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 9:49 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > The shutter button on my K-x is just a bit sticky, in that it doesn't aways > pop back up when I release it.  Is there something I can do to clean it in > case there' just a little dirt on it that's causing the trouble? I had that happen on o

slightly sticky shutter button on K-x

2011-12-07 Thread Larry Colen
The shutter button on my K-x is just a bit sticky, in that it doesn't aways pop back up when I release it. Is there something I can do to clean it in case there' just a little dirt on it that's causing the trouble? -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mai

Re: Public Photo Preferences

2011-12-07 Thread Dario Bonazza
Evan Hanson wrote: I've noticed that lately a lot more people seem to favor very contrasty overly saturated photos to a more natural look. Has anyone else noticed this trend? Maybe it's due to the proliferation of small digicams and camera phones whose jpgs tend to be very contrasty by default

Re: PESO: Horde

2011-12-07 Thread steve harley
on 2011-12-07 07:21 Jack Davis wrote Taken yesterday at the local state managed wildlife area. This is just a small section of a sky that looked and sounded the same in all directions..unbelievable! Comments? Jack http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=620 wonderful shot; i li

Re: PESO: Horde - Christine.

2011-12-07 Thread P. J. Alling
I haven't any actual experience with either lens, but I can tell you that I've heard the the DA is better than the FA at all focal lengths that they share and at the short end all of those that they don't. On 12/7/2011 12:24 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Can anyone make comparisons in the performanc

Re: Public Photo Preferences

2011-12-07 Thread P. J. Alling
Yes, and I blame Canon. On 12/7/2011 11:17 AM, Evan Hanson wrote: I've noticed that lately a lot more people seem to favor very contrasty overly saturated photos to a more natural look. Has anyone else noticed this trend? Maybe it's due to the proliferation of small digicams and camera phones

Public Photo Preferences

2011-12-07 Thread Don Guthrie
Having been found guilty of purveying such I blame or credit HD TVs. Message: 6 Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 11:17:54 -0500 From: Evan Hanson To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Public Photo Preferences Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I've noticed that la

Re: PESO: Horde - Christine.

2011-12-07 Thread Paul Sorenson
Can anyone make comparisons in the performance between the DA 55-300 and the FA 80-320? -p On 12/7/2011 10:29 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Sorry, I forgot to answer you question about my feelings re the DA 55~300. I "almost" feel guilty when I see the images and remember how much the DA cost at B&H.

RE: Peso Horde

2011-12-07 Thread Don Guthrie
In a word WOW! Message: 3 Date: Wed, 7 Dec 2011 06:21:44 -0800 (PST) From: Jack Davis To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: Horde Message-ID: <1323267704.40483.yahoomail...@web130115.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Taken yesterday at the loca

Re: PESO: Horde

2011-12-07 Thread Jack Davis
No. Primarily, Snow Geese. Actually, numerous species . Thanks for asking, Bob. Jack  - Original Message - From: Bob W To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 8:28 AM Subject: RE: PESO: Horde > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On

Re: PESO: Horde

2011-12-07 Thread Jack Davis
LoL..I stayed in my rig..with the sun roof closed.  Jack - Original Message - From: Evan Hanson To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 8:22 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Horde Wow.  I hope you had an umbrella. ;) Evan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.

Re: PESO: Horde

2011-12-07 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Bob! Yes, I took a series of general sky shots, but I felt this one stood out due to the rising cloud of geese behind the one immediately overhead. I believe there was a period that I could have shot at any of 360 degrees and gotten a very similar scene. When over, it took me a moment to

Re: PESO: Horde - Christine.

2011-12-07 Thread Jack Davis
Sorry, I forgot to answer you question about my feelings re the DA 55~300. I "almost" feel guilty when I see the images and remember how much the DA cost at B&H.. ($350). I recommended it to my older brother (the one who used to prove over and over that he was older and bigger and could beat me u

RE: PESO: Horde

2011-12-07 Thread Bob W
> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > Jack Davis > > Taken yesterday at the local state managed wildlife area. > This is just a small section of a sky that looked and sounded the same > in all directions..unbelievable! > > > Comments? > Flocking gull! B

Re: PESO: Horde

2011-12-07 Thread Evan Hanson
Wow. I hope you had an umbrella. ;) Evan -- 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: Public Photo Preferences

2011-12-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
It's the Nikon look. On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 10:17 AM, Evan Hanson wrote: > I've noticed that lately a lot more people seem to favor very > contrasty overly saturated photos to a more natural look.  Has anyone > else noticed this trend?  Maybe it's due to the proliferation of small > digicams and

Re: PESO: Horde

2011-12-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jack, That is stunning! Did you get any other shots of the flight? There's a place north of Milwaukee called Horicon Marsh that's on the flyway for the Canada Geese. It gets a similar look when the birds go up, but they stay away from the edges of the preserve. Hunters in Wisconsin can get a tag

Public Photo Preferences

2011-12-07 Thread Evan Hanson
I've noticed that lately a lot more people seem to favor very contrasty overly saturated photos to a more natural look. Has anyone else noticed this trend? Maybe it's due to the proliferation of small digicams and camera phones whose jpgs tend to be very contrasty by default. Evan -- PDML Pent

Re: GESO (27): Cathedral Square

2011-12-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, Here are a couple of photos from a happier time in Cathedral Square. https://picasaweb.google.com/115638976374047590388/NewZealand02#4992787337964748818 https://picasaweb.google.com/115638976374047590388/NewZealand02#4992787344433676306 It was a magnificent place and city. I hope it retu

Re: full lurk mode

2011-12-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
You mean the ones with "Pardon me, I'm from New York' on the back? On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 6:54 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > Do New Yonkers still have to wear those special vests while in Boston? > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO: Horde

2011-12-07 Thread Jack Davis
I couldn't help but wonder how many pounds of that stuff would be falling at any one time. I stayed in my rig. ;[ Jack  - Original Message - From: Christine Nielsen To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 7:18 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Horde Wow!  I hope you we

Re: Pentax 67II - lenses

2011-12-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Jens, I'll second Dario's comments. I've never encountered any problems with old 67 lenses on a 67II. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 2:45 AM, Dario Bonazza wrote: > Jens wrote: > >> Hello list >> I am in the market for a bargain offer on a Pentax 67II. >> I don't know if I can use my old

Re: PESO: Horde

2011-12-07 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks, Paul! Would certainly have included some gulls, but primarily, deafening Snow Geese. Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, December 7, 2011 7:07 AM Subject: Re: PESO: Horde Amazing. And well captured. Are they gulls?

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