Re: PESO - Shameless Plug

2012-02-06 Thread Tim Øsleby
Nice :-) The shadows adds interest. -- MaritimTim My private photo blog: http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ My photo class blog: http://z-fotokurs.blogspot.com/ To err is human to arr is pirate

Re: K-01 is here...

2012-02-06 Thread Underpaid N. Overpentaxed
MARK! 2012/2/6 Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com: The ultimate disrespect for the K-01:  it lost the battle for the hearts of the PDML to toast. On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 7:12 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: The breadth and depth of the arcane pedantry on this list is truly

Re: PESO - Shameless Plug

2012-02-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Some nice light play here. Paul On Feb 5, 2012, at 11:50 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: That's fun,Rick ann On 2/5/2012 22:16, Rick Womer wrote: Fire plug, that is. In Center City Philly last week: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15117216size=lg (K-7, FA 24-90) Rick --

Re: PESO -- Not Communicating

2012-02-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
Fun stuff. And aptly titled! Paul On Feb 6, 2012, at 1:58 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20notcommunicating.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 43mm f1.9 Limited As usual comments are welcome but may be totally ignored. -- Don't lose

Technical difficulties - K-5/battery

2012-02-06 Thread Christine Nielsen
Hi all, Happy Monday. What do you make of this... Shooting at my daughter's gymnastics meet yesterday, I noticed my battery was starting to get low. I had an extra in my bag, so I switched it out. I took a shot, and then all kinds of clicking started to happen. It wasn't taking pics on its

Re: PESO -- Not Communicating

2012-02-06 Thread Jack Davis
A study in detachment, completed by the smart phone.   Very well seen, P. J.. - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, February 5, 2012 10:58 PM Subject: PESO -- Not Communicating

Re: PESO 2012 - 021 - GDG

2012-02-06 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 11:05 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I know that pile of axles well! At the Felton, California Roaring Camp train yard ... When were you here?  If I'd known you were in the area, I'd have made the tortuous 1.5 mile drive down to Roaring Camp to say hi... and

More than product

2012-02-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
This gal got a promotion, so I took her pic for the industry journal. Some bright spots, but not too much. She I agreed that #2 was prettier, but #1 was more professional. #1 http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/margarita.jpg #2 http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/margarita2.jpg K-r with Super

Re: Light painting

2012-02-06 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 10:08 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On 2/5/2012 6:28 PM, David Savage wrote: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1600-Lm-CREE-XML-T6-LED-Zoomable-Flashlight-Torch-18650-Battery-Charger-/280796300688?pt=AU_Sport_Camping_Hiking_Lamps_Torcheshash=item4160c38590 I

Re: PESO - Wesley

2012-02-06 Thread David J Brooks
Nice, a lot of stories in that face. Dave On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 9:14 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Funny day yesterday:  I didn't set out to take street portraits but that's the way it worked out.  About an hour after I took Happy, I bumped into Wesley.  He needed $13

Re: More than product

2012-02-06 Thread p. j. alling
The first is also in better focus. On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 9:48 AM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: This gal got a promotion, so I took her pic for the industry journal. Some bright spots, but not too much. She I agreed that #2 was prettier, but #1 was more professional. #1

Re: OT PESO - Moore River

2012-02-06 Thread David J Brooks
Wonderful shot. I need ot get something other than my LED clip on hat light. Dave Dave On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 7:52 PM, David Savage ozsav...@gmail.com wrote: G'day All, I had a short weekend away with friends. Between drinks we somehow managed to get out take some photos. Here's one that

Re: PESO: Cat picture for World Pentax Day, and more

2012-02-06 Thread David J Brooks
:-) Dave On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 10:45 PM, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: Admittedly, I took it with my Tamron 70-300, because I wanted an easy lens to carry when I went out in the snow to bring in the mail. Taken at 300mm, the DA* 300/4 would have served better.

Re: PESO: Hidden Idol

2012-02-06 Thread David J Brooks
nice. Dave On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 11:09 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15119618size=md Comments and criticisms are invited Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Shameless Plug

2012-02-06 Thread David J Brooks
Well framed and i like thew shadows Dave On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 10:16 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Fire plug, that is.  In Center City Philly last week: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15117216size=lg (K-7, FA 24-90) Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: More than product

2012-02-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
The first is also in better focus. Ya, I see that now, enlarged. Focus moved in front of her. We'll just call it 'soft' and pretend it was on purpose. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML

Re: Technical difficulties - K-5/battery

2012-02-06 Thread David J Brooks
Not sure, but some of my earlier model Nikons would fire off a shot or two all by them self's. nothing ever became of it though Dave On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 8:04 AM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Hi all, Happy Monday. What do you make of this... Shooting at my daughter's

Re: PESO 2012 - 021 - GDG

2012-02-06 Thread David J Brooks
I like the composition and placements here., Dave On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 1:45 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: At the Felton, California Roaring Camp train yard ... http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6828150233/lightbox/ or http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/6828150233/

Re: More than product

2012-02-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
It also looks like some stuck pixels showing up around her right eye on #1. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
Just a quick PESO to check in. More to come ... http://500px.com/photo/4839497 Attended my first organized collab studio shoot on Saturday. Two models, hair MUA, and four photographers including me. 7 hours of intense learning. But it was a trial by fire for me; suffered 3rd-degree burns; still

Re: PESO -- Not Communicating

2012-02-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 2/6/2012 07:18, Paul Stenquist wrote: Fun stuff. And aptly titled! Paul Ditto - I really like that one, P.J. ann On Feb 6, 2012, at 1:58 AM, P. J. Alling wrote: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20notcommunicating.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 43mm f1.9

Re: More than product

2012-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
#1: lighting's good, perhaps a little too even? Subject looks a little tense though; did you take many shots? Bit of retouch, fade those hotspots, and you're good to go, I'd say. #2 is way too soft for me. It'd be okay if reduced for use as a thumbnail, otherwise I'd skip it. Good stuff, Collin.

Pesos From my walk about Sunday

2012-02-06 Thread David J Brooks
The camera club had amn informal walk about in downtown Stouffville Sunday, to let them get some practice with AV and TV modes. I did not get a lot of shots, as helping out, but managed these two,.: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15122474 Test for shallow DOF at f2.8

Re: More than product

2012-02-06 Thread Jack Davis
I'd have a tough time choosing. Beautiful girl. Both very well done. Jack - Original Message - From: Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net To: pdml pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Monday, February 6, 2012 6:48 AM Subject: More than product This gal got a promotion, so I took her pic for

Re: Technical difficulties - K-5/battery

2012-02-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Christine N, I gotta ask, was the replacement battery fully charged? Charge the original and the replacement and then try this again. Any K-5 issues I've had were resolved by fully charged batteries. (Not counting the 6 AA's I used for a while in the battery grip - very weak energy source.)

Re: PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bruce, Don't tell me you didn't have the lens hood on the DA55/1.4 !?? Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 9:22 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Just a quick PESO to check in. More to come ... http://500px.com/photo/4839497 Attended my first organized collab studio shoot on

Re: Technical difficulties - K-5/battery

2012-02-06 Thread Larry Colen, l...@red4est.com (From Droid)
My problem was that when I'd try to take a picture it would turn off, but yours sounds like a more common problem. In any case if it's not a battery, it's probably a power supply. Contact Pentax, or CRIS and see if you can get things lined up before sending it in. Christine Nielsen

Re: PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Every image I've seen from that DA55/1.4 has a wonderful rendering. I wonder if it will cover a full frame, or how close it will come. After all, the optical formula looks suitab.e Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim

Re: PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
Hood was firmly in place, Bob. I'm a firm believer in them, and I always use 'em, even indoors. The cooling vents on the softboxes were velcroed open. At my distance, I could see the bare flash tube, so 300WS of light was hitting me at about 15 degrees off -- x2: from two sides! I later closed

Re: PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
I think it may, Collin. Somebody here did a thorough test with a range of DA glass and made a table of FF-compat or not, plus caveats. Anyone here have a link to that? But if I got a FF body (and after Cotty ate his hat), I'd want to use the 77 LTD or an 85. 50-55mm is really too short for good

Re: PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread Bob Sullivan
Bruce, Hoods are my friends as well. Interesting photo - an oriental model in a glamor wardrobe. The flare does add a bit of mystery... Regards, Bob S. On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:29 AM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Hood was firmly in place, Bob. I'm a firm believer in them, and I

Re: Technical difficulties - K-5/battery

2012-02-06 Thread Christine Nielsen
On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:16 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Christine N, I gotta ask, was the replacement battery fully charged? My best answer is: as far as as I know, yes. It was put in my bag about a week ago, after charging until the green light on the charger went off.

Re: More than product

2012-02-06 Thread Tim Bray
That young woman needs some lipstick lessons. But the pix are fine. -T On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 6:48 AM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: This gal got a promotion, so I took her pic for the industry journal. Some bright spots, but not too much. She I agreed that #2 was

Re: Technical difficulties - K-5/battery

2012-02-06 Thread Christine Nielsen
On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Larry Colen, l...@red4est.com (From Droid) l...@red4est.com wrote: My problem was that when I'd try to take a picture it would turn off, but yours sounds like a more common problem. Common, as in frequent, usual? Have you heard of this happening before? In

Re: PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
Thank you, Bob. On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:35 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Bruce, Hoods are my friends as well. Interesting photo - an oriental model in a glamor wardrobe. The flare does add a bit of mystery... Regards,  Bob S. On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:29 AM, Bruce Walker

Re: Technical difficulties - K-5/battery

2012-02-06 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 6, 2012, at 8:44 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote: On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Larry Colen, l...@red4est.com (From Droid) l...@red4est.com wrote: My problem was that when I'd try to take a picture it would turn off, but yours sounds like a more common problem. Common, as in

Re: PESO 2012 - 021 - GDG

2012-02-06 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 6, 2012, at 5:45 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 11:05 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I know that pile of axles well! At the Felton, California Roaring Camp train yard ... When were you here? If I'd known you were in the area, I'd have made the

Re: More than product

2012-02-06 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 6, 2012, at 6:48 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: This gal got a promotion, so I took her pic for the industry journal. Some bright spots, but not too much. She I agreed that #2 was prettier, but #1 was more professional. #1 http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/margarita.jpg #2

Re: Technical difficulties - K-5/battery

2012-02-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
I had that happen once. Don't recall the exact circumstances, but it never happened again. Your camera probably just needs a good rest and some chicken soup. Paul On Feb 6, 2012, at 8:04 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote: Hi all, Happy Monday. What do you make of this... Shooting at my

Re: PESO: Hidden Idol

2012-02-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Dave. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 9:56 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: nice. Dave On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 11:09 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

PESO: Puffer

2012-02-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15119622size=md Comments and criticisms are encouraged. 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

Re: The Dog Walkers

2012-02-06 Thread Don Guthrie
Thanks Jack, God knows I've spent more gotten less. Lens hood came today haven't had a chance to try it. Very common 49mm size so it fits my M 50 28 also. Message: 3 Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 13:14:40 -0800 (PST) From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: More than product

2012-02-06 Thread Darren Addy
On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: That young woman needs some lipstick lessons.  But the pix are fine. -T Cosmetics is definitely a cultural thing. For some cultures, the lipstick defines the lips, it is not constrained by them. See also: Removal of eyebrows

Re: The Dog Walkers

2012-02-06 Thread Don Guthrie
You should see all the limbs akimbo in the shots I didn't post. This lens works best in flat lighting or light at my back like this one. I have another subject I am posting later with this lens - plenty of lens flare kept me from posting to PUG. Message: 9 Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:07:55

re:PESO: Whale's Tale

2012-02-06 Thread Don Guthrie
I was hoping for Ahab's revenge or something. Well good timing or bad it is interesting. Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 17:33:05 -0500 From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Whale's Tale Message-ID:

Re: PESO: Whale's Tale

2012-02-06 Thread Larry Colen
On 2/6/2012 12:37 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: I was hoping for Ahab's revenge or something. Well good timing or bad it is interesting. It just shows that a good shot from Dan isn't just a fluke. But you know what wikipedia says: cetacean needed. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (from dos4est)

'Iao Needle

2012-02-06 Thread Don Guthrie
I love these lush exotic locations you find. I think I would have cropped a little off the left side to move subject left but I might be wrong. Message: 15 Date: Sat, 4 Feb 2012 17:36:15 -0500 From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject:

re: Dog Walkers

2012-02-06 Thread Don Guthrie
Thanks Brian. I think I will have my 21mm on camera and this lens in my pocket for a little more reach along with my 135mm. Not too much weight to carry. http://www.flickr.com/photos/valdon/6818580139/ A happy photo, although the odd angles of the human legs is a bit off-putting. I have

Re: PESO - Happy

2012-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
Awesome! :) That's a great shot, Frank! On Sat, Feb 4, 2012 at 10:23 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: She told (not asked) me to take her picture: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/02/happy.html Hope you enjoy.  Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a

re PESO: Bovine Menace

2012-02-06 Thread Don Guthrie
All very ominous and spooky like a slasher movie cow. I admit I kinda like it. Message: 14 Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:35:49 -0600 From: Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Bovine Menace Message-ID: 4f2dc0d5.3000...@gmail.com Content-Type:

Re: The Dog Walkers

2012-02-06 Thread Don Guthrie
The box bothered me a little but it was part of the park and this photo was not going to hang on the walls so I haven't gone back to it. But it might be worth a try if it does no harm. Thanks! for looking commenting. Message: 2 Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 01:14:37 -0500 From: Daniel J. Matyola

RE: Pesos From my walk about Sunday

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Kind of looks like you missed the focus a bit on the first one (like I did with Wesley). The hair on be side of her face and her headband seem sharper than her face. She also looks a bit uncomfortable to me. Now the second one I like a lot! A nice, relaxed informal portrait. Nice smiles, they

re: PESO -- Saved for later.

2012-02-06 Thread Don Guthrie
P.J I think it's catchy photo and I get the joke but I just keep wanting to throw away that dammed cigar. On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 12:38 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Sometimes you find the sublime, sometimes you find the ridiculous.

re: PESO[s] Railroad related PUG rejects

2012-02-06 Thread Don Guthrie
P.J. I like the wheel just fine and can make no complaint about composition or crop. Thanks for posting this one. Message: 8 Date: Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:29:23 -0500 From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO[s] Railroad related PUG

RE: PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Very nice photo but K have to admit that I'm not a big fan of the haze. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: February 6, 2012 2/6/12 To: Pentax Discuss

Re: PESO -- Not Communicating

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Fun! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com Sent: February 6, 2012 2/6/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO -- Not Communicating On

Re: PESO - Happy

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Thanks, Bruce. Kind of the anti-Elle, eh? cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: February 6, 2012 2/6/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

re:PESO - Wesley

2012-02-06 Thread Don Guthrie
Frank I very much enjoyed the last two portraits you posted. Nice work. Message: 5 Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 21:14:42 -0500 From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Wesley Message-ID:

Re: The Dog Walkers

2012-02-06 Thread Don Guthrie
Yeah I know I feel silly using a long putter but if it works well .. Thanks for looking. Message: 12 Date: Sun, 5 Feb 2012 18:57:43 -0800 (PST) From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: The Dog Walkers Message-ID:

Re: re PESO: Bovine Menace

2012-02-06 Thread Walt Gilbert
Thank you, Don! I momentarily entertained calling it Cowthulu. -- Walt On 2/6/2012 2:49 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: All very ominous and spooky like a slasher movie cow. I admit I kinda like it. Message: 14 Date: Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:35:49 -0600 From: Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com To:

Re: PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
No problem, Frank, a few fog-free photos will follow shortly. Meanwhile, here's one ... http://500px.com/photo/4853756 Thanks for your appreciation and comments, Frank. On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 4:06 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Very nice photo but K have to admit

re: PESO[s] Railroad related PUG rejects

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yeah, I like them both. Love those old swingbridges and drawbridges from that era. They were quite ingenious. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com Sent:

Re: PESO - Happy

2012-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
I'm sure it happens to a lot of Elles. They go entirely without food for weeks, subsisting on coffee, cigarettes and heroin, then one day they wake up and ... poof! They look like Happy here. On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 4:09 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Bruce.

Re: Technical difficulties - K-5/battery

2012-02-06 Thread Christine Nielsen
On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 12:08 PM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: On Feb 6, 2012, at 8:44 AM, Christine Nielsen wrote: On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 11:27 AM, Larry Colen, l...@red4est.com (From Droid) l...@red4est.com wrote: My problem was that when I'd try to take a picture it would turn off,

Re: Technical difficulties - K-5/battery

2012-02-06 Thread Christine Nielsen
On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 12:28 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I had that happen once. Don't recall the exact circumstances, but it never happened again. Your camera probably just  needs a good rest and some chicken soup. Maybe I should take it on a vacation somewhere, then?

Re: re PESO: Bovine Menace

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I enjoyed it, too. Maybe one cow who doesn't want to end up on the slaughter house and is taking a stand... Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com Sent: February

Re: PESO - Happy

2012-02-06 Thread Larry Colen
On 2/6/2012 1:25 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I'm sure it happens to a lot of Elles. They go entirely without food for weeks, subsisting on coffee, cigarettes and heroin, then one day they wake up and ... poof! They look like Happy here. I thought that was vitamin C, reds and cocaine. -- Larry

Re: PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread Larry Colen
On 2/6/2012 1:19 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: No problem, Frank, a few fog-free photos will follow shortly. Meanwhile, here's one ... http://500px.com/photo/4853756 Interesting composition. Since you've already got the high contrast thing going with it, it would be fun to see what would happen

re:PESO - Wesley

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Thanks, Don. One sees a lot of characters along Queen Street West in Toronto. I don't go out of my way to approach them but will Talk to them if they approach me. I also don't often ask to take their photo, but if they ask me, I often do so. I say often because if I get a sense that they will

RE: PESO: Puffer

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Funny but usually when my phone is on 3G (as opposed to wi-fi) I cannot get into photo.net. Today, however, I can. Cool! I really like this one. In an aquarium? If so you dealt with glare very well. If you're under water we need details! :-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof

Re: PESO[s] Railroad related PUG rejects

2012-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
I love the wheels shot especially, but they're both very good. The detail in the mechanism is wonderful. I'm just a gear-head I guess. On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 1:29 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: No the PUG isn't rejecting submissions, at least not that I know of, no these

Re: PESO - Wesley

2012-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
Do I detect a twinkle in those eyes? A fine portrait, Frank. On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 9:14 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Funny day yesterday:  I didn't set out to take street portraits but that's the way it worked out.  About an hour after I took Happy, I bumped into

RE: PESO - Shameless Plug

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Love the light and shadows. Great colour. I recently read that the fire hydrant was invented (or maybe more accurately developed) in Phillie. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Rick Womer

Re: OT - Brian is sexy

2012-02-06 Thread Darren Addy
If you are into lightweight, skinny legs perhaps. :) 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: re PESO: Bovine Menace

2012-02-06 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/6/2012 3:32 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I enjoyed it, too. Maybe one cow who doesn't want to end up on the slaughter house and is taking a stand... Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens Thank you, Frank! As I

Re: PESO - Happy

2012-02-06 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/6/2012 3:37 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On 2/6/2012 1:25 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I'm sure it happens to a lot of Elles. They go entirely without food for weeks, subsisting on coffee, cigarettes and heroin, then one day they wake up and ... poof! They look like Happy here. I thought that was

Re: OT - Brian is sexy

2012-02-06 Thread Larry Colen
On 2/6/2012 2:10 PM, Larry Colen wrote: The price also isn't obvious on that page. Never mind, I found it L 300, which is what? $500? I'm afraid that's not something going on my short list of gear to buy. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (from dos4est) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT - Brian is sexy

2012-02-06 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Larry Colen l...@red4est.com: On 2/6/2012 2:10 PM, Larry Colen wrote: The price also isn't obvious on that page. Never mind, I found it L 300, which is what? $500? I'm afraid that's not something going on my short list of gear to buy. According to the manufacturer's website

Re: OT: This Old House

2012-02-06 Thread John Sessoms
Plumbing's done. -- 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: OT: This Old House

2012-02-06 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/6/2012 4:45 PM, John Sessoms wrote: Plumbing's done. Congrats! Time to rent a few beers in celebration. -- Walt -- 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

Re: PESO - Shameless Plug

2012-02-06 Thread Rick Womer
Thanks, Frank! Wikipedia says that the fire hydrant was invented in Philly in 1801, but that the patent records for it were lost when the patent office burned in 1836.   Ironic, that. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: knarftheria...@gmail.com

Re: PESO -- Saved for later.

2012-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
Oh yeah, that made me laugh. You've got a great eye for detail. :) I like it. On Sun, Feb 5, 2012 at 12:38 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Sometimes you find the sublime, sometimes you find the ridiculous. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20forlater.html

Re: OT - Brian is sexy

2012-02-06 Thread P. J. Alling
Sounds like my last girlfriend. On 2/6/2012 5:01 PM, Darren Addy wrote: If you are into lightweight, skinny legs perhaps. :) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT - Brian is sexy

2012-02-06 Thread P. J. Alling
A serious photographer shouldn't cheap out on a tripod. Of course I'm lousy on taking my own advice. On 2/6/2012 5:35 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Larry Colen l...@red4est.com: On 2/6/2012 2:10 PM, Larry Colen wrote: The price also isn't obvious on that page. Never mind, I found

Re: PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I've checked this photo over and over and I can find no fog. Excellent! ;-) Seriously, that's a terrific shot. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent:

Re: OT: This Old House

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Excellent. (although I've yet to contribute up to now I've been following this thread with a combination of horror and disbelief) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: John Sessoms

Re: More than product

2012-02-06 Thread Mark C
On 2/6/2012 9:48 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: This gal got a promotion, so I took her pic for the industry journal. Some bright spots, but not too much. She I agreed that #2 was prettier, but #1 was more professional. #1 http://www.brendemuehl.net/images/margarita.jpg #2

RE: peso: local transport

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Your link (at least for me) goes not to a single photo but to a page with 35 photos. I've looked at all 35 and the quality of them ranges from extremely good to incredible. Stunning gallery of your trip!! Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. --

RE: More than product

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Can't choose; they're both lovely. I can see why she'd be pleased. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net Sent: February 6, 2012 2/6/12 To: pdml

Re: The Dog Walkers

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I really like this photo a lot! Don't exactly know why but it could have something to do with the fact there's so much going on. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie

Re: More than product

2012-02-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Feb 6, 2012, at 8:08 PM, Mark C wrote: On 2/6/2012 9:48 AM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: This gal got a promotion, so I took her pic for the industry journal. Some bright spots, but not too much. She I agreed that #2 was prettier, but #1 was more professional. #1

Re: PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread Bruce Walker
Hey Larry, how about this: http://goo.gl/sxele ? I made myself a LR3 Photo Graphic preset after absorbing Par Lunqvist's book on the subject. Photographics: Line and Contrast Methods, 1972/1973. Pretty kewl result if I don't say so myself. Thanks for the suggestion. On Mon, Feb 6, 2012 at 4:40

re:PESO: Whale's Tale

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Wonderful photo! My folks used to live near Lunenburg, Nova Scotia and a local fisherman seeing the diminishing cod stocks tried to make a buck taking tourists out on whale watching trips. I went out at least four times in successive years. The first two times there was nothing. The third

Re: PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Maybe Larry will like it (he's a bit weird) but it's way too blown out to me. The original was exquisite, this one not so much. Imho. Btw, just joking, Larry - but you knew that, didn't you? ;-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher

Re: PESO -- Saved for later.

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I like it, Peter. Well seen, well captured. cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: February 6, 2012 2/6/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Wesley

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I would say definitely a twinkle. He seemed a very friendly, gentle man who's gone through some rough times. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent:

Re: PESO - Wesley

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Oh yeah, thanks. :-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: February 6, 2012 2/6/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Wesley

Re: PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread Larry Colen
On 2/6/2012 5:56 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: Hey Larry, how about this: http://goo.gl/sxele ? Pretty cool. I find some of the white dots in the background a bit distracting. Maybe you could use the burn brush and make them go away. I made myself a LR3 Photo Graphic preset after absorbing

Re: PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread Larry Colen
On 2/6/2012 6:02 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Maybe Larry will like it (he's a bit weird) Most people wouldn't qualify that with a bit. but it's way too blown out to me. A lot of the highlights in the original were a bit too blown out for my taste, that's what gave me the idea.

Re: PESO To Elle and back

2012-02-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
See? I told you Larry's weird. :-) cheers, frank (also weird but in different ways) What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: February 6, 2012 2/6/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

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