Re: PESO: Magenta Flower

2012-02-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 8:42 AM, Jack Davis wrote: > Rich, well rendered, complimentary colors. > > Jack > > > - Original Message - > From: Daniel J. Matyola > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Cc: > Sent: Monday, February 13,

Re: PESO: Magenta Flower

2012-02-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, David Bruce, Bob and Jack! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 8:54 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Dan, > The colors make that leap off the page.  Very nice. > Regards,  Bob S. > > On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 1:35 AM, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote:

Re: PESO: Valentine's Day

2012-02-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Lots of love there -- on both sides of the camera. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 7:21 PM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: > These are for those that celebrate Valentine's Day. > > Taking A Bite Out of Love > http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com/p64

Re: PESO: Cool Chick

2012-02-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
A stunning portrait. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 9:50 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Ran across this today, and it made me smile. A K-5 and DA* 60-250 pic from > last summer: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13902988 > > > -- > PDM

Re: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread P. J. Alling
On 2/14/2012 2:07 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. I'm thinking of bringing

Re: Peso., more back yard night lights

2012-02-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very interesting. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 10:16 AM, David J Brooks wrote: > Nothing spectacular, just playing with some ides: > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15169052 > > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15169053 >

Re: PESO - Beauty Shop Fantasies

2012-02-14 Thread P. J. Alling
They reported that as if it were a bad thing. On 2/14/2012 12:20 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Feb 14, 2012, at 5:06 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: What a lovely Valentine's Day image. I assume you went unnoticed or at least could outrun her? Meanwhile in Russia: http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_

Re: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread Darren Addy
On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 8:31 PM, JC OCONNELL wrote: > Thanks for reminding me, I forgot to mention the recommended A35-70/4 > is dirt cheap, under $90 most of the time on ebay. I also forgot to > mention it operates just like a true macro lens at 70mm, just turn the > focus ring from infinity all

Re: Geso: Winter in Belgrade

2012-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
On 2/14/2012 8:37 PM, Luka Knezevic-Strika wrote: For those interested, there is now a not-so-minor update, resulting from a roll of ektar 100 that turned out nicely You have some lovely shots in there, and a few very evocative ones. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com (from dos4est) -- PDML P

Re: OT: Christchurch Cathedral video

2012-02-14 Thread David Mann
On Feb 15, 2012, at 5:04 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > I wonder if it would be possible to build an earthquake resistant structure > while retaining the appearance of the old cathedral? Depends on the earthquake and the level of resistance. The building codes have different levels of earthquake re

Re: Geso: Winter in Belgrade

2012-02-14 Thread Luka Knezevic-Strika
For those interested, there is now a not-so-minor update, resulting from a roll of ektar 100 that turned out nicely l On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 6:35 AM, Doug Franklin wrote: > > > http://tamoneki.tumblr.com > > > Awesome set, counting my lucky stars I'm not enduring that winter.  I'm a > cold

Re: PESO - Genius at Work

2012-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
On 2/14/2012 8:17 PM, David Mann wrote: On Feb 15, 2012, at 2:05 PM, Larry Colen wrote: Living someplace where we've got roads like Alba that rise 640m in 6.4km, When my leg heals I'll be on my way :) We have a climb here which is the same average gradient but only half the distance (it m

Re: PESO - Genius at Work

2012-02-14 Thread David Mann
On Feb 15, 2012, at 2:05 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > Living someplace where we've got roads like Alba that rise 640m in 6.4km, When my leg heals I'll be on my way :) We have a climb here which is the same average gradient but only half the distance (it maxes at about 15% near the top). It's fai

Re: OT: Christchurch Cathedral video

2012-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
On 2/14/2012 8:04 PM, John Sessoms wrote: I wonder if it would be possible to build an earthquake resistant structure while retaining the appearance of the old cathedral? Isn't the reason that people go to church to be closer to their god? Wouldn't a non-earthquake resistant cathedral haste

RE: OT: Christchurch Cathedral video

2012-02-14 Thread John Sessoms
From: David Mann I don't know if you'll be able to see this from overseas but it's worth a try. The fate of our Anglican cathedral is to be announced in a few weeks. It certainly won't be an easy decision as the implications are substantial regardless of whether they choose to demolish or repai

Re: PESO: Cool Chick

2012-02-14 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/14/2012 8:50 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Ran across this today, and it made me smile. A K-5 and DA* 60-250 pic from last summer: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13902988 That's no regular cool chick. She's clearly a movie star. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

PESO: Cool Chick

2012-02-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Ran across this today, and it made me smile. A K-5 and DA* 60-250 pic from last summer: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13902988 -- 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 abo

RE: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread JC OCONNELL
Thanks for reminding me, I forgot to mention the recommended A35-70/4 is dirt cheap, under $90 most of the time on ebay. I also forgot to mention it operates just like a true macro lens at 70mm, just turn the focus ring from infinity all the way to maximum macro without having to engage any macro

Re: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread Rob Studdert
On 15 February 2012 12:08, JC OCONNELL wrote: > I know of a good sleeper for macro. Its the A35-70/4 zoom ( not to be > confused with the lame A35-70/3.5-4.5 zoom). Its full macro range > at 70mm which is a good focal length on aps digital. Sharp, contrasty, > and nearly zero geometric distortion.

RE: PESO: Valentine's Day

2012-02-14 Thread Jeffery Johnson
LOL Larry yeah I first thought the Caiman Lizards were fighting but was told by a worker that they were mating. Evidently lizards like it on the rough side. Photo Captures by Jeffery http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com -Original Message- From: pdml-boun

Re: PESO: Valentine's Day

2012-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
Nice set. On Feb 14, 2012, at 4:21 PM, Jeffery Johnson wrote: > These are for those that celebrate Valentine's Day. > > Taking A Bite Out of Love > http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com/p648822867/e11bbfede See, everybody wants some tail on Valentine's day. > > Showing Affection > http://www

Re: Peso., more back yard night lights

2012-02-14 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/14/2012 7:09 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Feb 14, 2012, at 5:05 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 2/14/2012 6:57 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Feb 14, 2012, at 2:00 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: I find all of these experiments interesting and on occasion compelling and artful. Very much of the school of "

Re: Peso., more back yard night lights

2012-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 14, 2012, at 5:05 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: > On 2/14/2012 6:57 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >> On Feb 14, 2012, at 2:00 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: >> >>> I find all of these experiments interesting and on occasion compelling and >>> artful. Very much of the school of "don't take a picture make a p

RE: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread JC OCONNELL
I know of a good sleeper for macro. Its the A35-70/4 zoom ( not to be confused with the lame A35-70/3.5-4.5 zoom). Its full macro range at 70mm which is a good focal length on aps digital. Sharp, contrasty, and nearly zero geometric distortion. And at 70mm there are virtually no other lenses out th

Re: Peso., more back yard night lights

2012-02-14 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/14/2012 6:57 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Feb 14, 2012, at 2:00 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: I find all of these experiments interesting and on occasion compelling and artful. Very much of the school of "don't take a picture make a picture." When most people give me advice, they don't bother wit

Re: PESO - Genius at Work

2012-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 14, 2012, at 2:26 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > Mostly Shimano 105. Just stuff scrounged from around a friend's place and > Malcolm's shop. What it does have is Campy hubs and a 10 speed cassette. > Never had 20 speeds on a road bike before. When I dragged my legnano out of the

Re: Peso., more back yard night lights

2012-02-14 Thread Walt Gilbert
On 2/14/2012 6:57 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Feb 14, 2012, at 2:00 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: I find all of these experiments interesting and on occasion compelling and artful. Very much of the school of "don't take a picture make a picture." When most people give me advice, they don't bother wit

Re: Peso., more back yard night lights

2012-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 14, 2012, at 2:00 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > I find all of these experiments interesting and on occasion compelling and > artful. Very much of the school of "don't take a picture make a picture." When most people give me advice, they don't bother with the last three of those words. >

Re: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread kwaller
.Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. What kind of improvement is sought ? Larger image? Sharper image etc. I shot thousands of 'macro' images with my 28-80 Pentax F Zoom Macro and alot of those were blown up big for trial exhibits. I've always felt it is a

Re: Adobe market research?

2012-02-14 Thread kwaller
You have to ask why would Adobe stoop to Craig's list levels ? I'll probably go for it just as soon as my Nigerian money comes thru. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Larry Colen" Subject: Adobe market research? I haven't che

PESO: Valentine's Day

2012-02-14 Thread Jeffery Johnson
These are for those that celebrate Valentine's Day. Taking A Bite Out of Love http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com/p648822867/e11bbfede Showing Affection http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com/p480246475/e1400fff0 Just Kiss My Cheek http://www.photocapturesbyjeffery.com/p904195403/eb69dd51 Have

Re: Peso., more back yard night lights

2012-02-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, Your stuff stands out there. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 5:31 PM, David Savage wrote: > > > DS > > On 15 February 2012 06:34, David J Brooks wrote: >> Thanks Don. >> >> I am trying out ideas now, so wh

Re: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread Mark C
On 2/14/2012 2:07 PM, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. I'm thinking of bringing

Re: Peso., more back yard night lights

2012-02-14 Thread David Savage
DS On 15 February 2012 06:34, David J Brooks wrote: > Thanks Don. > > I am trying out ideas now, so when i head up north for our > Thanksgiving, in a bush camp with no noise pollution, i can try and > get some nice 'pain

Re: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
I like a slightly longer macro -- a 90 or 100 at least-- because camera and lens are less likely to get in the way of your light. I use a Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5, first version. It will do 1:2 on its own or 1:1 with its supplied optical adapter. I found mine for a bit more than $100, but they us

Re: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread Bruce Walker
On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 4:18 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : > >> While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 >> there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. >> Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a littl

Re: K-01 Photoshoppery

2012-02-14 Thread Rob Studdert
On 15 February 2012 08:28, Brian Walters wrote: > Maybe it's because of the all-black finish, but I only just noticed that the > DA 40mm F2.8 XS doesn't seem to have a thread or bayonet to attach a hood. > On checking the specs, I notice that no hood is supplied with the lens. > > I understand th

Re: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread Rob Studdert
On 15 February 2012 06:07, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 > there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. > Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. > I'm thinking

Re: Peso., more back yard night lights

2012-02-14 Thread David J Brooks
Thanks Don. I am trying out ideas now, so when i head up north for our Thanksgiving, in a bush camp with no noise pollution, i can try and get some nice 'paintings': :-) Dave On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 5:00 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: > I find all of these experiments interesting and  on occasion comp

Re: PESO - Beauty Shop Fantasies

2012-02-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Actually, after chatting for a few minutes I asked if I could take her photo. She obligingly held up the paper and I snapped. Thanks for your words, and thanks to everyone else who commented and looked. Cheers, frank "What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof." -- Chris

RE: Christchurch Cathedral video

2012-02-14 Thread Bob W
> > In related news, another of our large hotels, the Holiday Inn, is to be > demolished. So there is an upside after all! B > -Original Message- > From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of > David Mann > Sent: 14 February 2012 22:22 > To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - Genius at Work

2012-02-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Mostly Shimano 105. Just stuff scrounged from around a friend's place and Malcolm's shop. What it does have is Campy hubs and a 10 speed cassette. Never had 20 speeds on a road bike before. What fun! It's a beautifully built frame. Columbus SL, hand built, probably by Giuseppi Marinoni himsel

OT: Christchurch Cathedral video

2012-02-14 Thread David Mann
I don't know if you'll be able to see this from overseas but it's worth a try. The fate of our Anglican cathedral is to be announced in a few weeks. It certainly won't be an easy decision as the implications are substantial regardless of whether they choose to demolish or repair. http://www.3n

Peso., more back yard night lights

2012-02-14 Thread Don Guthrie
I find all of these experiments interesting and on occasion compelling and artful. Very much of the school of "don't take a picture make a picture." Message: 3 Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:16:28 -0500 From: David J Brooks To: Pentax Discuss , Petch Dianne , Barbara Brooks , H

Re: Finally getting some new from 2011 pictures on my Website.

2012-02-14 Thread Walt Gilbert
Wow, Ted! I almost missed this post entirely! You've got some great shots in there, and it looks like you made the best of your trip out to California. Glad to see you back online, and I hope you're doing well these days. The photos of Steel Creek brought back fond memories. -- Walt On 2/8

Re: K-01 Photoshoppery

2012-02-14 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Mark Roberts : Just for fun. I wondered what the K-01 would look like in "New Zealand" garb (that is to say, all black). http://www.robertstech.com/temp/k-01black.jpg Maybe it's because of the all-black finish, but I only just noticed that the DA 40mm F2.8 XS doesn't seem to have a

Re: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Collin Brendemuehl : While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macr

Re: Finally getting some new from 2011 pictures on my Website.

2012-02-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Ted, This is too many good photos at once! I can't absorb all of them. My first visit was the airplanes - Aluminum Overcast & Ft. Smith Airshow 2011. Then I loved the colors in the Steel Creek set, and the Roadtrip visit to Canyonlands NP. was most beautiful. You also should get these set-up so you

Re: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread Christine Nielsen
I'll second that vote. I use mine all the time when shooting beads & other small jewelry items, and it does a great job on those tiny specimens . I see them frequently at KEH... :) -c On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 3:18 PM, Tim Bray wrote: > I have the last-gen Pentax D-FA 100mm f2.8 (since superse

RE: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread JC OCONNELL
I have and use the A50/2.8 Macro a lot and its a superb lens with an ideal angle of view. the 100mm macros are often just too long. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf

Re: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread Bulent Celasun
I recommend Sigma EX 70mm f/2.8 without reservation. I shoot macros frequently and my other toy, Vivitar Series 1 105mm f/2.8, rarely leaves its box. The Sigma is also a nice portrait lens even on APS-C; plenty sharp wide open... Bulent ---

Re: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread Tim Bray
I have the last-gen Pentax D-FA 100mm f2.8 (since superseded by the "WR" version) and it does a fine macro. It also has the virtue of being a WONDERFUL portrait lens. -T On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 12:16 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > "Collin Brendemuehl" wrote: > >>While almost everything that I'm shoot

Re: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread Mark Roberts
"Collin Brendemuehl" wrote: >While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 >there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. >Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. >I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 ma

Re: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread Larry Colen, l...@red4est.com (From Droid)
Raynox 150 on one of your primes. Or look around for a used adaptall macro Collin Brendemuehl wrote: >While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the >18-55 >there are some small items which would look much better with a macro >lens. >Small bearings come out just "ok" but we

Re: Adobe market research?

2012-02-14 Thread Bruce Walker
And then out come the Tommy guns! Oh, different Valentines. On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 1:42 PM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > John, > I'd be pretty skeptical as well. > Standard procedure would be a 1 or 2 hour Focus Group at a market > research facillity. > The product managers/developers would sit behind

Re: What would you do with a 50 1.2

2012-02-14 Thread Darren Addy
For those who aren't already aware, the SMC-K 135mm f2.5 is the same optical configuration as the Super-Multi-Coated Takumar (version 2), which you can identify by the tattoo on the back of their neck. Sorry, slipped into a Monty Python skit there. V2 identified by 43812 on the A/M switch. Darren

Re: Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread Darren Addy
You may be surprised by the macro on the little Pentax-F 35-70mm, which you may already have, and if you don't you may find one in a ditch on the way home. Very common, very inexpensive, very under-rated IMHO. If you need to get closer than that, the Takumar 50mm f4 (or one of it's later incarnati

Macro recommendation

2012-02-14 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
While almost everything that I'm shooting looks great with just the 18-55 there are some small items which would look much better with a macro lens. Small bearings come out just "ok" but we want a little bit of improvement. I'm thinking of bringing in my FA28-80 macro just to see how well it perfor

Re: K-01 Photoshoppery

2012-02-14 Thread Cotty
On 14/2/12, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: >Just for fun. I wondered what the K-01 would look like in "New >Zealand" garb (that is to say, all black). >http://www.robertstech.com/temp/k-01black.jpg That looks a hell of a lot better than I thought it would. But I don't like the lens mo

RE: K-01 Photoshoppery

2012-02-14 Thread Bob W
> > Just for fun. I wondered what the K-01 would look like in "New > Zealand" garb (that is to say, all black). > http://www.robertstech.com/temp/k-01black.jpg > > > -- > Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia > www.robertstech.com It looks to me like the worst sort of 70s cheapo crap, but may

Just out of curiosity ...

2012-02-14 Thread John Sessoms
Did Pentax announce anything else at the CP+ show? -- 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 - Genius at Work

2012-02-14 Thread John Sessoms
From: David Mann On Feb 14, 2012, at 4:06 PM, frank theriault wrote: The bottom bracket on my work bike gave out. Even worse, it's seized in the BB holder. Since getting it out is taking a long time, I decided to get my road bike, a lovely mid-nineties Marinoni, together and on the road. I

Re: Adobe market research?

2012-02-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
John, I'd be pretty skeptical as well. Standard procedure would be a 1 or 2 hour Focus Group at a market research facillity. The product managers/developers would sit behind the 1 way mirror, and the moderator would ask questions of 8-10 invited participants. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Feb 14, 2012

Re: Adobe market research?

2012-02-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Sounds like a scam. On Feb 14, 2012, at 4:04 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > I haven't check the veracity of this, but it could be interesting if it's for > real: > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/etc/2849892966.html > > The Adobe User Research Digital Imaging Team is setting visits with > photograph

Re: OT - X10 video clip

2012-02-14 Thread John Sessoms
From: Cotty Sex in a bed And you call yourself a Californian? He didn't specify who's bed though... Who's on second. Who's on FIRST! -- 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 directl

Re: Adobe market research?

2012-02-14 Thread John Francis
On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 01:04:23AM -0800, Larry Colen wrote: > I haven't check the veracity of this, but it could be interesting if it's for > real: > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/etc/2849892966.html Maybe I'm just a cynic, but I wouldn't touch this with a ten foot lightstand. It sounds like

Re: Adobe market research?

2012-02-14 Thread John Francis
On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 07:11:43AM -0600, Darren Addy wrote: > Why in the world would they think that they can find any > non-professional photographers in the San Francisco area? As Larry and I both shoot using Pentax, I think we qualify; everybody knows that professionals only use [insert brand

Re: Instant JPEG from RAW utility

2012-02-14 Thread John Francis
On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 07:30:04PM -0500, Christine Nielsen wrote: > On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 4:16 PM, Brian Walters > wrote: > > Yes, I'm not really sure just how often I'd use it... But the other > day I had an "oops" moment & shot a track meet full of jpegs before I > realized I had forgotten

Re: PESO - Beauty Shop Fantasies

2012-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
On Feb 14, 2012, at 5:06 AM, Steven Desjardins wrote: > What a lovely Valentine's Day image. I assume you went unnoticed or > at least could outrun her? Meanwhile in Russia: http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzc5nv2AWq1r0wqrdo1_500.jpg > > On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 9:42 PM, Michael Beacom wro

Re: PESO: Magenta Flower

2012-02-14 Thread David J Brooks
Nice, well framed and rich colours Dave On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 2:35 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15160792 > > Comments and criticisms are appreciated. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Peso., more back yard night lights

2012-02-14 Thread David J Brooks
Nothing spectacular, just playing with some ides: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15169052 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15169053 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15169054 Dave K-5 at iso 200 at 25" exposures. Dave -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinm

Re: gesoish, playing with night sky photography

2012-02-14 Thread Darren Addy
Those are very nice Larry. Thanks for sharing. 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 - Genius at Work

2012-02-14 Thread David J Brooks
Nice 'at work' photo Dave On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 10:06 PM, frank theriault wrote: > The bottom bracket on my work bike gave out.  Even worse, it's seized > in the BB holder.  Since getting it out is taking a long time, I > decided to get my road bike, a lovely mid-nineties Marinoni, together >

Re: Instant JPEG from RAW utility

2012-02-14 Thread Charles Robinson
On Feb 13, 2012, at 18:30, Christine Nielsen wrote: > same thing if I ever need JPG proofs from DNG. > > Yes, I'm not really sure just how often I'd use it... But the other > day I had an "oops" moment & shot a track meet full of jpegs before I > realized I had forgotten to reset to DNG capture...

Re: gesoish, playing with night sky photography

2012-02-14 Thread David J Brooks
Very good, and thanks for including the shooting data. I tried 30" shots last fall in the north, nice clear skies, and only managed a few specks. Humm Dave On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 3:42 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > I haven't had a chance to use stacking software to make a composite of > multiple st

Re: PESO: Magenta Flower

2012-02-14 Thread Bruce Walker
Exactly what Bob said: *leap*! Great image, Dan. On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 8:54 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: > Dan, > The colors make that leap off the page.  Very nice. > Regards,  Bob S. > > On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 1:35 AM, Daniel J. Matyola > wrote: >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15160

Re: PESO - Genius at Work

2012-02-14 Thread Bruce Walker
I love seeing a craftsman so dedicated to his craft and in his environment. Great shot, Frank. That road bike of yours sure looks fine! On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 10:06 PM, frank theriault wrote: > > The bottom bracket on my work bike gave out.  Even worse, it's seized > in the BB holder.  Since g

Re: K-01 Photoshoppery

2012-02-14 Thread Dario Bonazza
Mark Roberts wrote: Dario Bonazza wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: Just for fun. I wondered what the K-01 would look like in "New Zealand" garb (that is to say, all black). http://www.robertstech.com/temp/k-01black.jpg Better than the actual ones. I posted that shot over on DP Review and that

Re: K-01 Photoshoppery

2012-02-14 Thread Dario Bonazza
I wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: Just for fun. I wondered what the K-01 would look like in "New Zealand" garb (that is to say, all black). http://www.robertstech.com/temp/k-01black.jpg Better than the actual ones. Now I wonder how black/yellow stripes (you know, the "bee" variation...) will loo

Re: K-01 Photoshoppery

2012-02-14 Thread Mark Roberts
Dario Bonazza wrote: >Mark Roberts wrote: > >> Just for fun. I wondered what the K-01 would look like in "New >> Zealand" garb (that is to say, all black). >> http://www.robertstech.com/temp/k-01black.jpg > >Better than the actual ones. I posted that shot over on DP Review and that was the gener

Re: K-01 Photoshoppery

2012-02-14 Thread Dario Bonazza
I wrote: Mark Roberts wrote: Just for fun. I wondered what the K-01 would look like in "New Zealand" garb (that is to say, all black). http://www.robertstech.com/temp/k-01black.jpg Better than the actual ones. Now I wonder how black/yellow stripes (you know, the "bee" variation...) will loo

Re: PESO: Magenta Flower

2012-02-14 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dan, The colors make that leap off the page. Very nice. Regards, Bob S. On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 1:35 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15160792 > > Comments and criticisms are appreciated. > > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola >

Re: K-01 Photoshoppery

2012-02-14 Thread Dario Bonazza
Mark Roberts wrote: Just for fun. I wondered what the K-01 would look like in "New Zealand" garb (that is to say, all black). http://www.robertstech.com/temp/k-01black.jpg Better than the actual ones. Now I wonder how black/yellow stripes (you know, the "bee" variation...) will look ;-) Dar

Re: K-01 Photoshoppery

2012-02-14 Thread Jack Davis
Reminds me of Kodak box Brownie with a grip. ;-) Jack - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 5:30 AM Subject: K-01 Photoshoppery Just for fun. I wondered what the K-01 would look like in "New Zealand" garb (that is to

Re: PESO: Magenta Flower

2012-02-14 Thread Jack Davis
Rich, well rendered, complimentary colors. Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 11:35 PM Subject: PESO: Magenta Flower http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=15160792 Comments and criticisms are apprecia

Re: PESO - Genius at Work

2012-02-14 Thread Jack Davis
Sounds like a Valentine to the Marinoni. ;-) Looks like a serious shop. Jack - Original Message - From: frank theriault To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Monday, February 13, 2012 7:06 PM Subject: PESO - Genius at Work The bottom bracket on my work bike gave out.  Even worse, it

K-01 Photoshoppery

2012-02-14 Thread Mark Roberts
Just for fun. I wondered what the K-01 would look like in "New Zealand" garb (that is to say, all black). http://www.robertstech.com/temp/k-01black.jpg -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/lis

Re: Adobe market research?

2012-02-14 Thread Darren Addy
Why in the world would they think that they can find any non-professional photographers in the San Francisco area? :) 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 di

Re: PESO - Beauty Shop Fantasies

2012-02-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
What a lovely Valentine's Day image. I assume you went unnoticed or at least could outrun her? On Mon, Feb 13, 2012 at 9:42 PM, Michael Beacom wrote: > Gze Frank, > > Think you could teach me what you don't know? > > Cheers > Mike > > > On Feb 12, 2012, at 6:09 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com w

Re: PESO - Genius at Work

2012-02-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
It looks like my work area, except there stuff only comes apart. I always like pictures of workshops. On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 1:37 AM, mike wilson wrote: > On 14/02/2012 04:06, frank theriault wrote: > >> http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2012/02/genius-at-work.html >> >> He and I were in his s

Re: Adobe market research?

2012-02-14 Thread Steven Desjardins
Platonic or romantic love? On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 4:04 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > I haven't check the veracity of this, but it could be interesting if it's for > real: > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/etc/2849892966.html > > The Adobe User Research Digital Imaging Team is setting visits with >

Adobe market research?

2012-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
I haven't check the veracity of this, but it could be interesting if it's for real: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/etc/2849892966.html The Adobe User Research Digital Imaging Team is setting visits with photographers during February and they would like to talk to you! To qualify for this stud

gesoish, playing with night sky photography

2012-02-14 Thread Larry Colen
I haven't had a chance to use stacking software to make a composite of multiple star photos, nor have I had a chance to use photoshop's stitching abilities to combine a sharp foreground from a straight tripod shot, with sharp stars from an astrotracer shot. Also, it turns out that the night sky,