Re: Where credit's due. :-)

2012-01-11 Thread AlunFoto
Hey now, Don't hold me responsible for whatever Nikonians do with their "two underkommandojoysticker - one for each of the grips"... Jostein Larry Colen wrote: > Let me point this out now, before everyone else on the > list is compelled to: > The shutter is made of carbon fiber, and is tested to

PESO 2012 - 003 - GDG

2012-01-11 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Slow going so far this year: I'm busy as all heck, little time to do much processing until after January. But I liked this one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6683235719/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6683235719/ Enjoy! Comments always appreciated. Godfrey http://www

Re: Where credit's due. :-)

2012-01-11 Thread Larry Colen
Let me point this out now, before everyone else on the list is compelled to: The shutter is made of carbon fiber, and is tested to 400 000 ejaculations On Jan 11, 2012, at 11:39 PM, AlunFoto wrote: > A Norwegian camera-testing website (www.akam.no) has had a peek at the > Nikon D4, and writes (i

RE: PAW105 - Morning fog

2012-01-11 Thread John Coyle
I'm not even going to try to say how good I think this is - just superb, Dag. Like Charles, it's staying up as long as Dag doesn't take it down! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Charles Robinson

Where credit's due. :-)

2012-01-11 Thread AlunFoto
A Norwegian camera-testing website (www.akam.no) has had a peek at the Nikon D4, and writes (in my translation): "It's no surprise the D4 is solidly built - Nikon's pro models always were - but with the D4 they've been meticulous almost to a Pentaxian level." :-) Article Google gibberized here:

Re: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)

2012-01-11 Thread Dario Bonazza
Steven Desjardins wrote: Size comparison with K5 http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmflores/6676569317/ Confirmed, the X-Pro 1 is just another way to make a K-5. IMHO, an APS rangefinder-style camera should be much smaller than that. Otherwise, it's rather pointless. Dario -- PDML Pentax-Discu

OT: Beauty Secrets Revealed

2012-01-11 Thread John Sessoms
Introducing the next revolution in beauty ... Fotoshop by Adobe' http://www.petapixel.com/2012/01/10/a-commercial-for-fotoshop-by-adobe/ -- 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 abov

Re: This 'n that

2012-01-11 Thread John Sessoms
From: Charles Robinson On Jan 11, 2012, at 15:31, John Sessoms wrote: What is a fair price for a Super Program w/Tokina 70-210 f/4-5.6 zoom *IF* I want to sell it on Craigslist. I'm going to list it cash only & use an anonymous throw-away email addy for the contact. But I would like to sell it,

Re: Testing...Testing....

2012-01-11 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, Jan 11, 2012, at 02:54 PM, steve harley wrote: > on 2012-01-10 22:43 Brian Walters wrote > > For some reason my Fastmail account hasn't received any mail for the > > past 7 hours but I know there has been list activity because there are > > new threads in the archives. > > fyi i'm also a F

Re: Re - PESO: Jill Wallaby with Joey

2012-01-11 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, Jan 11, 2012, at 09:43 PM, Matthew Hunt wrote: > On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 9:36 PM, Brian Walters > wrote: > > > Interesting.  I've never heard the terms 'Jill' or 'doe' used in > > Australia.  Both male and female are just called wallabies. > > I thought they were wallabros, wallabetties,

Re: Re - PESO: Jill Wallaby with Joey

2012-01-11 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 9:36 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > Interesting.  I've never heard the terms 'Jill' or 'doe' used in > Australia.  Both male and female are just called wallabies. I thought they were wallabros, wallabetties, and wallabrats. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net htt

RE: Re - PESO: Jill Wallaby with Joey

2012-01-11 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, Jan 11, 2012, at 07:18 PM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: > Yes the Joey is Albino as its father is Albino and the mom has the Albino > gene. When doing research on the Wallaby's the term Jill was mentioned > and I > preferred using that term instead of doe. > Interesting. I've never heard the

Re: PESO: Jill Wallaby with Joey

2012-01-11 Thread Darren Addy
Delightful captures! Well done. 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: Jill Wallaby with Joey

2012-01-11 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Thanks Dan and I agree it does reflect nicely on their relationship. Jeffery Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola Sent

RE: PESO: Jill Wallaby with Joey

2012-01-11 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Thanks Paul I wanted to get a close up of the Joey as it will be a month or so before the Joey fully leaves the pouch. Jeffery Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-bou

RE: PESO: Jill Wallaby with Joey

2012-01-11 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Ann, On the first I wanted to get a close up of the Joey. It will be another month or so before the Joey will leave the pouch fully. I will play around with editing the second one to blur the background more. Thanks for the comments... Jeffery Photo Captures by

RE: Re - PESO: Jill Wallaby with Joey

2012-01-11 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Yes the Joey is Albino as its father is Albino and the mom has the Albino gene. When doing research on the Wallaby's the term Jill was mentioned and I preferred using that term instead of doe. Jeffery Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com

Re: The Sun Sets on 2011

2012-01-11 Thread Tim Bray
Those colors are wonderful -T On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 2:11 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > This is from the last pictures I took in 2011 with my KR. New Years Eve and > don't need a coat or gloves. > As always C&C accepted. > > http://donspix.posterous.com/the-setting-sun-new-years-2011-balmy-no-snow >

Re: PESO: Jill Wallaby with Joey

2012-01-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like the expression in the first as well, but the second is my favorite. Nice shot. Paul On Jan 11, 2012, at 7:57 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > The expression on the first is captivating.. although a tad confusing > perhaps to someone who is not familiar with what is going on there.. > > > > I'

Re: PESO: Jill Wallaby with Joey

2012-01-11 Thread Ann Sanfedele
The expression on the first is captivating.. although a tad confusing perhaps to someone who is not familiar with what is going on there.. I'd prefer the second, though, if only the background were blurred more. That juxtaposition of Jill and joey is just right and tells the story a bit better

Re: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)

2012-01-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
LOL. I should have just linked to the original site. It really is the same size ad the M9. On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 4:51 PM, Cotty wrote: > On 11/1/12, Steven Desjardins, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Size comparison with K5 >> >>http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmflores/6676569317/ > > Interest

Re: The Sun Sets on 2011

2012-01-11 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Thats just so lovely! ann On 1/11/2012 17:11, Don Guthrie wrote: This is from the last pictures I took in 2011 with my KR. New Years Eve and don't need a coat or gloves. As always C&C accepted. http://donspix.posterous.com/the-setting-sun-new-years-2011-balmy-no-snow -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO: Maui Girl

2012-01-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thank you for the kind comments, Paul. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 6:21 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Nice Catch. Well rendered and composed. > Paul > On Jan 11, 2012, at 5:33 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >> http://photo.net/photodb/phot

RE: PESO: Jill Wallaby with Joey

2012-01-11 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Thanks Jack. I think it helped that it was an overcast day with a small chance of rain. Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Jack Davis S

RE: Peso: Me and My Shadow

2012-01-11 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Like the title and the capture... Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steven Desjardins Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 12:59 PM To: P

RE: PAW105 - Morning fog

2012-01-11 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Interesting fog... Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of DagT Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 1:59 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subje

RE: PESO: Jill Wallaby with Joey

2012-01-11 Thread Jeffery Johnson
Thanks Dave. I observed them for a long while waiting for chances to create captures of them. Jeffery Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf O

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-11 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, Jan 11, 2012, at 06:38 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > By an amazing coincidence I just thumbs-up'ed this shot on the PPG too. > :) > Well - thanks to both of you (and anyone else who 'Thumbed Up' it). It was just approved Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters

Re: ....and it did

2012-01-11 Thread Joseph McAllister
It's probably my fault Brian. I switched my cable provider back to Frontier (Verizon) from 3 weeks of Comcast. They wouldn't change their billing date to "after my SS check arrives" which lead to me telling them to get their f'ng equipment out of my house. The coincidence here is that Frontier

Re: 1st K-5 Glitch

2012-01-11 Thread Jack Davis
I'm not going to read that, David. I'm, also, holding my ears and humming. Jack - Original Message - From: David J Brooks To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 3:32 PM Subject: Re: 1st K-5 Glitch On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 6:04 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Yeah,

Re: 1st K-5 Glitch

2012-01-11 Thread Jack Davis
Yeah, I agree, its' just that I have to get smart before there's a problem. ;) I'm going to play it naive and nbot expect it to EVER happen again. - Original Message - From: David J Brooks To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 2:44 PM Subject: Re: 1st K-5

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-11 Thread Bruce Walker
By an amazing coincidence I just thumbs-up'ed this shot on the PPG too. :) On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 4:15 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > I just voted for this image on the PPG.  It appears quite large there, > and is even mor impressive. > > Dan > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/da

Re: 1st K-5 Glitch

2012-01-11 Thread David J Brooks
On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 6:04 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Yeah, I agree, its' just that I have to get smart before there's a problem. > I'm now going to play it naive and not expect it to EVER happen again. I did that with my D2H, did not work.:-) Dave > > Jack  ;) > > > > - Original Message

Re: PESO: Maui Girl

2012-01-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice Catch. Well rendered and composed. Paul On Jan 11, 2012, at 5:33 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14955235 > > Just hangin' loose, local style, at Iao Stream. > > Comments are appreciated. > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola

Re: 1st K-5 Glitch

2012-01-11 Thread Jack Davis
Yeah, I agree, its' just that I have to get smart before there's a problem. I'm now going to play it naive and not expect it to EVER happen again. Jack  ;) - Original Message - From: David J Brooks To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 2:44 PM Subject: R

Re: PESO: UNparallel Parking

2012-01-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Well, then force those wimpy little cars OFF the road. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 5:49 PM, wrote: > I cringe when I see them on the road. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PAW105 - Morning fog

2012-01-11 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jan 11, 2012, at 13:58, DagT wrote: > http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html > K-5, DA70mm, 1/640s, f/5.6, ISO100. > I'm having a difficult time even closing this tab in my browser, I like it so much. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN

Re: GESO: The Auto Show Scrum

2012-01-11 Thread David J Brooks
What are all of those cars doing at a lawn mower show.?? Dave On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 4:25 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > A small gallery of pics from the Detroit auto show: > http://photo.net/photodb/folder.tcl?folder_id=1024125 > > I was on the Times crew as a writer for the two twelve-hour pres

Re: PESO: UNparallel Parking

2012-01-11 Thread kwaller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Charles Robinson" Subject: Re: PESO: UNparallel Parking On Jan 10, 2012, at 12:40, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14961453 I giggle every time I see th

Re: PAW105 - Morning fog

2012-01-11 Thread David J Brooks
Wonderful photo has a Time Bandit's feel to it. Dave On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 2:58 PM, DagT wrote: > http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html > K-5, DA70mm, 1/640s, f/5.6, ISO100. > > DagT > http://www.thrane.name/ > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > htt

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-11 Thread David J Brooks
Very dramatic and detail Dave On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 3:48 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > 'morning all > > I decided to download Nik Silver Efex Pro and give it a whirl. > > I've been playing around with a B&W conversion of this pano for a few > days but 10 minutes with Nik produced a version that w

Re: PESO: Jill Wallaby with Joey

2012-01-11 Thread David J Brooks
Very nice. great detail and love the little ones face. Dave On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 11:14 PM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: > One of the Jill Wallaby's at the Nashville Zoo has a 7 month old Joey. On my > visit Saturday the Joey was appearing more out of the pouch. Here are two > links for just two of

Re: PESO - Night Skater

2012-01-11 Thread David J Brooks
Well done. I think if the skater were in some other area of the frame would be nicer, but wtf eh. Dave On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 9:32 PM, frank theriault wrote: > A solitary skater on a very mild night at Toronto's Ryerson University > outdoor rink: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/n

Re: GESO: The Auto Show Scrum

2012-01-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
It's a wonderful gallery. The "Smart Custom" is a hoot. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 4:25 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > A small gallery of pics from the Detroit auto show: > http://photo.net/photodb/folder.tcl?folder_id=1024125 > > I was

Re: The Sun Sets on 2011

2012-01-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
Beautiful. Nice use of backlight. Paul On Jan 11, 2012, at 5:11 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > This is from the last pictures I took in 2011 with my KR. New Years Eve and > don't need a coat or gloves. > As always C&C accepted. > > http://donspix.posterous.com/the-setting-sun-new-years-2011-balmy-no-s

Re: 1st K-5 Glitch

2012-01-11 Thread David J Brooks
Sorry to hear about the K-5, but the shot is fantastic. Great detail FWIW thats why i buy extended warranties on Dslr's. I have had to use them a few times and it was worth the extra few 's Dave On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 11:39 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > While shooting, with some intensity, the K

Re: PAW105 - Morning fog

2012-01-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Must be a ghost ship that escaped the Bermuda Triangle. Damn fine image -- as always, Dag. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 2:58 PM, DagT wrote: > http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html > K-5, DA70mm, 1/640s, f/5.6, I

Re: The Sun Sets on 2011

2012-01-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I love the golden color of the foreground grasses against the blue still visible in the sky. That is an inspiring image. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 5:11 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > This is from the last pictures I took in 2011 with my KR.

Re: The Sun Sets on 2011

2012-01-11 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jan 11, 2012, at 16:11, Don Guthrie wrote: > This is from the last pictures I took in 2011 with my KR. New Years Eve and > don't need a coat or gloves. > As always C&C accepted. > > http://donspix.posterous.com/the-setting-sun-new-years-2011-balmy-no-snow > I love the glowing grass! I thin

Re: The Sun Sets on 2011

2012-01-11 Thread Jack Davis
You'd be getting a sun tan in north central California.Well..maybe not quite, but it's 69F at this moment (2:30PM) and no rain, sprinkles or mist so far this year. Jack - Original Message - From: Don Guthrie To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 2:11 PM Subject: The

PESO: Maui Girl

2012-01-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14955235 Just hangin' loose, local style, at Iao Stream. Comments are appreciated. 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 fr

RE: The Sun Sets on 2011

2012-01-11 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
That is lovely! What's lighting the tall grass in the foreground? That grass makes the picture imho. Cheer, frank --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie Sent: January 11, 2012 1/11/12 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: The Sun Sets on 2011 This is from the last pictures I took in 2011 with my KR

Re: The Sun Sets on 2011

2012-01-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/1/12, Don Guthrie, discombobulated, unleashed: >This is from the last pictures I took in 2011 with my KR. New Years Eve >and don't need a coat or gloves. >As always C&C accepted. > >http://donspix.posterous.com/the-setting-sun-new-years-2011-balmy-no-snow Superb Don! -- Cheers, Cotty

The Sun Sets on 2011

2012-01-11 Thread Don Guthrie
This is from the last pictures I took in 2011 with my KR. New Years Eve and don't need a coat or gloves. As always C&C accepted. http://donspix.posterous.com/the-setting-sun-new-years-2011-balmy-no-snow -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.ne

Re: PAW105 - Morning fog

2012-01-11 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jan 11, 2012, at 13:58, DagT wrote: > http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html > K-5, DA70mm, 1/640s, f/5.6, ISO100. > Oh, that is absolutely wonderful. I love it! -Charles -- Charles Robinson - charl...@visi.com Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org http:

Re: This 'n that

2012-01-11 Thread Charles Robinson
On Jan 11, 2012, at 15:31, John Sessoms wrote: > > What is a fair price for a Super Program w/Tokina 70-210 f/4-5.6 zoom *IF* I > want to sell it on Craigslist. I'm going to list it cash only & use an > anonymous throw-away email addy for the contact. But I would like to sell it, > rather than

Re: GESO: The Auto Show Scrum

2012-01-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/1/12, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: >A small gallery of pics from the Detroit auto show: http://photo.net/ >photodb/folder.tcl?folder_id=1024125 Great job mate -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com __

Re: This 'n that

2012-01-11 Thread Jack Davis
Tried to sell both an ME Super and Super Program on eBay a couple year ago. Couldn't get the price of shipping for either. Still have them. Probably should simply consider the Tokina 70~210 and check some comparable used prices at Keh as a guide. Jack - Original Message - From: John Se

Re: Testing...Testing....

2012-01-11 Thread steve harley
on 2012-01-10 22:43 Brian Walters wrote For some reason my Fastmail account hasn't received any mail for the past 7 hours but I know there has been list activity because there are new threads in the archives. fyi i'm also a Fastmail customer and have had no trouble, though i wasn't using email

RE: PAW105 - Morning fog

2012-01-11 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Mark!! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie Sent: January 11, 2012 1/11/12 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: PAW105 - Morning fog Dag, you are the Sally Rand of photographers - you make the most of showing the least. Stunning in its minimalist glory. > Message: 6 > Date: We

RE: This 'n that

2012-01-11 Thread Bob W
> From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > John Sessoms > Some Pentax semi-meanderings - > > I think I've mentioned that I'm trying to do a MASSIVE housecleaning > around here. [...] > Another thing - I picked up a SMC Pentax-F 1:3.5-4.5 35-70 zoom today. > $60

Re: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)

2012-01-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/1/12, Steven Desjardins, discombobulated, unleashed: >Size comparison with K5 > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmflores/6676569317/ Interesting. Brilliant website! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://ww

Peso: Me and My Shadow

2012-01-11 Thread Don Guthrie
Does that bird know he's being followed? Very clever photo. Message: 5 Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 13:58:59 -0500 From: Steven Desjardins To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Peso: Me and My Shadow Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Pho

Re: GESO: The Auto Show Scrum

2012-01-11 Thread Jack Davis
Enjoyed them allevery flawless image. Shot lovingly (and beautifully) by a car kinda guy. Jack ;) From: Paul Stenquist To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 1:25 PM Subject: GESO: The Auto Show Scrum A small gallery of pics from t

PAW105 - Morning fog

2012-01-11 Thread Don Guthrie
Dag, you are the Sally Rand of photographers - you make the most of showing the least. Stunning in its minimalist glory. Message: 6 Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 20:58:37 +0100 From: DagT To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PAW105 - Morning fog Message-ID: <39dd44ce-febf-444b-b463-5af3eadec..

This 'n that

2012-01-11 Thread John Sessoms
Some Pentax semi-meanderings - I think I've mentioned that I'm trying to do a MASSIVE housecleaning around here. In doing so I ran across a couple of old rolls of B&W film, one Plus-X and a TMax 400. I thought they might just be rolls I'd accidentally retracted the leader on, and anyway, they

GESO: The Auto Show Scrum

2012-01-11 Thread Paul Stenquist
A small gallery of pics from the Detroit auto show: http://photo.net/photodb/folder.tcl?folder_id=1024125 I was on the Times crew as a writer for the two twelve-hour press days, but the editors are in the habit of asking me to shoot photos as well. Last year I brought a point and shoot, and it

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-11 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, Jan 11, 2012, at 04:15 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > I just voted for this image on the PPG. It appears quite large there, > and is even mor impressive. Thanks, Dan. Appreciated. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-rya

Re: PESO: Rouge River Crossing Revisited

2012-01-11 Thread Brian Walters
On Sun, Jan 8, 2012, at 11:52 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Thanks for all the helpful comments on the original post. It was a > difficult conversion in that there isn't a lot of color in the scene. But > I made a second attempt. First, I warmed up the tones in the original RAW > file quite a bit. Th

Re: PESO: UNparallel Parking

2012-01-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks John. This was one of several I saw in Rome parked this way, but the only one I could grab a decent image of. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 1:25 PM, John Coyle wrote: > Nice one Dan - saw that several times in Italy! > > John Coyle

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-11 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I just voted for this image on the PPG. It appears quite large there, and is even mor impressive. Dan Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 12:12 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Wow! It looks amazing on my android; I bet it looks.even bette

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-11 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, Jan 11, 2012, at 12:38 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > Brian, > That is a terrific image and a gorgeous B&W. > Were you on land to take that, or in a boat? Thanks, Darren. On land, or more precisely, in the river bed. The Finke River is basically ephemeral and only flows during fairly rare rai

RE: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-11 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, Jan 11, 2012, at 05:12 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Wow! It looks amazing on my android; I bet it looks.even better on a > larger monitor. > > ;-) > > Beautiful conversion, all in all a most impressive image. Thanks, Frank. I wish I could take some credit for the conversion bu

PESO - Night Skater

2012-01-11 Thread Don Guthrie
Oh my so many forms shapes and colors. You are off to a fine start in 2012. Winning! Message: 3 Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:32:51 -0500 From: frank theriault To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Night Skater Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 A solitar

Re: Fuji X Pro 1 (X100 + interchangeable lenses)

2012-01-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
Size comparison with K5 http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmflores/6676569317/ On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 3:39 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > It's very useful to have and eye level finder for long lenses and MF. > In the context of this thread, however, that VF doesn't need to be > optical.  The X Pr

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2012-01-11 Thread Don Guthrie
Wow I have found the odd Coke can littering the roadside but never dispensing machine. That was a major slob who threw that away. Message: 10 Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:44:17 -0500 From: David J Brooks To: Pentax Discuss , Petch Dianne , Barbara Brooks , Harry Bolton

Re: PAW105 - Morning fog

2012-01-11 Thread Tim Bray
That's a great picture, I'd like to see it blown up and high-quality-printed on a BIG piece of paper. I admire your discipline in leaving the contrast low, I'm not sure I could have fought the impulse to punch it up a bit -T On Wed, Jan 11, 2012 at 11:58 AM, DagT wrote: > > http://www.thrane.nam

RE: Peso: Me and My Shadow

2012-01-11 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Well-executed and fun. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Steven Desjardins Sent: January 11, 2012 1/11/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: Peso: Me and My Shadow http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#!i=1666851238&k=hb8kmmG&lb=1&s=O -- Steve Desjardin

RE: PAW105 - Morning fog

2012-01-11 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Damn that's good. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: DagT Sent: January 11, 2012 1/11/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: PAW105 - Morning fog http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA70mm, 1/640s, f/5.6, ISO100. DagT http://www.thrane.name/ --

Re: DS35/2.8 macro

2012-01-11 Thread William Robb
On 10/01/2012 3:00 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: Anyone here using it? Opinions? It's a nice little lens. Crazy sharp, very flare resistant, stupid close focusing, nice bokeh. What's not to like? OTOH, I still use my 31mm more. -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PAW105 - Morning fog

2012-01-11 Thread DagT
http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA70mm, 1/640s, f/5.6, ISO100. DagT http://www.thrane.name/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and fol

Peso: Me and My Shadow

2012-01-11 Thread Steven Desjardins
http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_3zgwM8#!i=1666851238&k=hb8kmmG&lb=1&s=O -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the direc

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-11 Thread Darren Addy
Brian, That is a terrific image and a gorgeous B&W. Were you on land to take that, or in a boat? 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 foll

Re: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-11 Thread Cotty
On 11/1/12, knarftheria...@gmail.com, discombobulated, unleashed: >Wow! It looks amazing on my android; Words I never thought I would read, even a few years ago! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com

RE: PESO: UNparallel Parking

2012-01-11 Thread John Coyle
Nice one Dan - saw that several times in Italy! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Daniel J. Matyola Sent: Wednesday, 11 January 2012 4:41 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO: UNparallel Pa

RE: PESO - Pano in Black and White

2012-01-11 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Wow! It looks amazing on my android; I bet it looks.even better on a larger monitor. ;-) Beautiful conversion, all in all a most impressive image. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Brian Walters Sent: January 10, 2012 1/10/12 To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Subject: PESO - Pano in

Re: Testing...Testing....

2012-01-11 Thread Ann Sanfedele
It got to NY On 1/11/2012 00:43, Brian Walters wrote: For some reason my Fastmail account hasn't received any mail for the past 7 hours but I know there has been list activity because there are new threads in the archives. Just testing to see if this makes the list. Cheers Brian ++

Re: January PUG is Up - Welcome to 2012!

2012-01-11 Thread Evan Hanson
Quick favorites: MINI-malist by Frank Theriault and Earth and Sky by Bong Manayon But as Brian said a great gallery all the way around. 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 direc

Re: PESO: Jill Wallaby with Joey

2012-01-11 Thread Jack Davis
Really well done crisp well exposed images, Jeff.   Jack - Original Message - From: Jeffery Johnson To: pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 8:14 PM Subject: PESO: Jill Wallaby with Joey One of the Jill Wallaby's at the Nashville Zoo has a 7 month old Joey. On my visit Sat

Re: PESO - Grand Canal

2012-01-11 Thread Jack Davis
Especially nice composition and exposure, Rick. Jack - Original Message - From: Rick Womer To: Pentax List Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 6:25 PM Subject: PESO - Grand Canal Back in Venice: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14826592&size=lg (K-7, DA 16-45) The boat nea

Re: 1st K-5 Glitch

2012-01-11 Thread Jack Davis
Thanks much, Paul!   Jack - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 5:58 PM Subject: Re: 1st K-5 Glitch Superb, Jack. On Jan 10, 2012, at 7:11 PM, Jack Davis wrote: > Thank you, Doug! Beautiful K-5! >  > Jack > > >

Re: 1st K-5 Glitch

2012-01-11 Thread Jack Davis
I agree, Bill. Thanks for commenting. Jack From: William Robb To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 4:55 PM Subject: Re: 1st K-5 Glitch On 10/01/2012 10:39 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > > > http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=

Re: PESO: Red-shouldered Hawk (re-released)

2012-01-11 Thread Toine
Wow if this was the last photo my K5 captured I would be happy. Removing the battery and waiting a few minutes before inserting it back in the camera, phone and other electronics is always a good option. Toine On 10 January 2012 22:16, Jack Davis wrote: > Generous remarks, Brian Thanks! > > K5, f

Re: ....and it did

2012-01-11 Thread Brian Walters
On Wed, Jan 11, 2012, at 05:12 PM, Philip Northeast wrote: > I saw it > > Philip Northeast > > www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au > Thanks - looks like I'm now back. About 40 messages just hit my mailbox. Very odd. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Au

Re: PESO - Night Skater

2012-01-11 Thread Larry Colen
On Jan 10, 2012, at 6:32 PM, frank theriault wrote: > A solitary skater on a very mild night at Toronto's Ryerson University > outdoor rink: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/night-skater.html > > Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Very nice. I like this one a lot. I think that

Re: Out of the room

2012-01-11 Thread Anthony Farr
Thanks to Frank, Christine, David and Brian for your happy trails messages. We've managed to avoid Maccas completely (so far) and anyway their wifi sucks, barely better than dial-up and flakey as hell. Finally managed a decent wifi at Ainslie Football Club in Canberra, where we're currently await