Re: Just Back from Miami--Little Havana

2012-11-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
On 29 October 2012 06:13, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > I just got back from Miami about 4 hours ago. The trip was work related, but > I did sneak off to Little Havana on Friday night. It was fun to do some > night shooting. ISOs very high in many of these shots--1600 - 5000 ISO.

RE: Your favorite composition structure

2012-11-02 Thread Bob W
> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms > > Fibonacci Spiral > > http://mathnexus.wwu.edu/mathpix/fibonaccihair.jpg > http://erickimphotography.com/blog/2011/11/objectivity-vs-subjectivity-what- makes-a-great-street-photograph/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Digital Film - Wouldn't it be Great?

2012-11-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Tom, Yes, I miss the days of Kodachrome and 'what you shoot is what you get!' I don't need more hours in front of the computer screen on account of photography. But I do think my images have improved, and God bless shake reduction. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 9:49 PM, Tom C wrote: > I

Re: After reading the K5xxx reviews ...

2012-11-02 Thread Matthew Hunt
On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 10:33 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > The incremental increase in pixel count & the better auto-focus with > lenses I don't have and am not going to buy don't impress me. Nor the > other "improvements". The weather resistance would be nice to have but > by itself does not add eno

PESO - Mt. Adams from Paradise

2012-11-02 Thread luiz felipe
Tom's words: How come no one told me there was a stinkin' piece of dust in this image? Almost center frame. On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 8:48 PM, Tom C wrote: Taken over the Columbus Day weekend from the Paradise trail at Mt. Rainier National Park. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16555015

Re: GESO: Istanbul

2012-11-02 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 1/11/12, Luka Knezevic-Strika, discombobulated, unleashed: >http://www.lukaknezevicstrika.com/gallery.html (first thumbnail opens >the slideshow) Evocative and persuasive. Excellent. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Producion --

Re: PESO - Mt. Adams from Paradise

2012-11-02 Thread Mark Roberts
Tom C wrote: >How come no one told me there was a stinkin' piece of dust in this >image? Almost center frame. Four dust spots, actually. -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdm

After reading the K5xxx reviews ...

2012-11-02 Thread luiz felipe
Matthew, to John: On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 10:33 PM, John Sessoms nc.rr.com> wrote: The incremental increase in pixel count & the better auto-focus with lenses I don't have and am not going to buy don't impress me. Nor the other "improvements". The weather resistance would be nice to have but

Re: Poll: Your favorite composition structure

2012-11-02 Thread Kenneth Waller
that's just nuts! -Original Message- >From: Larry Colen Subject: Re: Poll: Your favorite composition structure > >Here's one: > >http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/8147015170/in/set-72157631909131126 > > >-- >Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Re: Poll: Your favorite composition structure

2012-11-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Nov 2, 2012, at 9:55 AM, Kenneth Waller wrote: > > that's just nuts! dough! I thought they were baguettes waiting to go in the oven. > > -Original Message- >> From: Larry Colen > Subject: Re: Poll: Your favorite composition structure >> >> Here's one: >> >> http://www.flickr.com

Re: PESO - Mt. Adams from Paradise

2012-11-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I assumed it was on my monitor! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 12:53 AM, Tom C wrote: > How come no one told me there was a stinkin' piece of dust in this > image? Almost center frame. > > > On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 8:48 PM, Tom C wrote: >> Ta

Re: October faves

2012-11-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very nice. I like the spiders and the birds, but the first is my favorite. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 8:17 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > Warning, spiders: > November bestof photo set. > Warning, spiders: > http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ella

Geso: Portraits of Four men

2012-11-02 Thread Don Guthrie
I came across these four men during a recent photo walk. Their curiosity about what I was doing led them to let me take these photos. I don't think the world has always treated them kindly, but they seem to be getting along in their own way. C&C encouraged and read. http://donspix.posterous.c

Re: PESO - Mt. Adams from Paradise

2012-11-02 Thread John Sessoms
I didn't say anything because I haven't seen it. It's not readily apparent on my monitor & Photonet won't let me zoom in for a closer inspection. From: Tom C How come no one told me there was a stinkin' piece of dust in this image? Almost center frame. On Mon, Oct 29, 2012 at 8:48 PM, Tom C

Re: Nasty Storm East Coast

2012-11-02 Thread jn289
Well, my first post on the storm below, did not do good for us and our neighbors. We lost our electric on Monday and got it back on late Thursday. We still had phone service. Trees down in the neighborhood, we just had big branches fall, which none hit the cars. Some hit the roof of the house

Re: After reading the K5xxx reviews ...

2012-11-02 Thread John Sessoms
It's still not enough to make me want to buy one. Thank you very much. -- 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: Your recipe for great photography tutorials

2012-11-02 Thread Igor Roshchin
".. using your existing kit..." go and buy new, better equipment, ... or, better yet, preprinted photos. HAR! Thu Nov 1 17:10:12 EDT 2012 Darren Addy wrote: I'm sorry, I couldn't resist after seeing this fantastic tutorial on "How do I shoot the moon?" which is subtitled "Discover how to s

RE: After reading the K5xxx reviews ...

2012-11-02 Thread J.C. O'Connell
its probably worth $900 to me, but I aint got the cash. - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Sessoms Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2012 9:49 PM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: After

Re: Nasty Storm East Coast

2012-11-02 Thread Igor Roshchin
Joe, It's nice to hear that you are safe! Some of my friends in northern NJ are still disconnected. Igor Fri Nov 2 12:39:07 EDT 2012 jn289 wrote: Well, my first post on the storm below, did not do good for us and our neighbors. We lost our electric on Monday and got it back on late Thursday.

Re: After reading the K5xxx reviews ...

2012-11-02 Thread Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu
If you're happy with the K20D, I don't see why you should change it. K-5's (sensor) limits are definitely much higher, but if you use the K20D where it gives good results... -- Best regards, Alex Sarbu On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 6:38 PM, John Sessoms wrote: > It's still not enough to make me want t

Re: After reading the K5xxx reviews ...

2012-11-02 Thread John Sessoms
From: Matthew Hunt On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 10:33 PM, John Sessoms wrote: The incremental increase in pixel count & the better auto-focus with lenses I don't have and am not going to buy don't impress me. Nor the other "improvements". The weather resistance would be nice to have but by itself do

Re: Nasty Storm East Coast

2012-11-02 Thread jn289
Igor, Thanks. Joe P.S. I was just listening to a call in show on Short Wave radio, where a lot of people were calling in and telling of horror stories of New York and New Jersey where the police are arresting people who are trying to get back into their own homes.. Joe, It's nice to hear

Re: Nasty Storm East Coast

2012-11-02 Thread jn289
Igor, Thanks. Joe P.S. I was just listening to a call in show on Short Wave radio, where a lot of people were calling in and telling of horror stories of New York and New Jersey where the police are arresting people who are trying to get back into their own homes.. Joe, It's nice to hear

Photonet

2012-11-02 Thread jn289
Anyone having trouble with PhotoNet. ? Images are not loading..Joe -- 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: Poll: Your favorite composition structure

2012-11-02 Thread lrc
They are fibognocci. Paul Stenquist wrote: > >On Nov 2, 2012, at 9:55 AM, Kenneth Waller >wrote: > >> >> that's just nuts! > >dough! I thought they were baguettes waiting to go in the oven. > >> >> -Original Message- >>> From: Larry Colen >> Subject: Re: Poll: Your favorite compositio

Re: Geso: Portraits of Four men

2012-11-02 Thread jn289
Don, I like them, VERY NICE, nice black and whites...Joe I came across these four men during a recent photo walk. Their curiosity about what I was doing led them to let me take these photos. I don't think the world has always treated them kindly, but they seem to be getting along in their ow

Re: October faves

2012-11-02 Thread Larry Colen
On Nov 2, 2012, at 7:48 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Very nice. I like the spiders and the birds, but the first is my favorite. thanks. > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 8:17 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >> Warning, spiders: >> Novembe

Re: Photonet

2012-11-02 Thread Darren Addy
Here's a useful site for asking this question about any site you are having problems with (at any time) http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/ On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 12:32 PM, jn289 wrote: > Anyone having trouble with PhotoNet. ? Images are not loading..Joe > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Li

Re: Nasty Storm East Coast

2012-11-02 Thread kwaller
Part of the reason the police are trying to stop people from getting to their homes is ongoing natural gas leaks from destroyed homes - the fear of igniting a fire. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "jn289" Subject: Re: Nasty S

Re: PESO - Mt. Adams from Paradise

2012-11-02 Thread Tom C
> From: John Sessoms > To: pdml@pdml.net > Subject: Re: PESO - Mt. Adams from Paradise > Message-ID: <5093f4ed.20...@nc.rr.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > > I didn't say anything because I haven't seen it. It's not readily > apparent on my monitor & Photonet won't l

Photo Net is down

2012-11-02 Thread jn289
IT IS DOWN, Joe http://blog.photo.net/2008/03/ahhh-photonet-is-down/ -- 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: Photo Net is down

2012-11-02 Thread jn289
Sorry that is a wrong date, but my page is not working, unless it has something to do with the storm. Can anyone see my page ? I can only see the first photo.. Thanks Joe http://photo.net/photos/pjjdxn IT IS DOWN, Joe http://blog.photo.net/2008/03/ahhh-photonet-is-down/ -- PDML P

Re: Photo Net is down

2012-11-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
It's not down here and has been coming up fine for me all day. Paul On Nov 2, 2012, at 3:03 PM, jn289 wrote: > IT IS DOWN, Joe > > > http://blog.photo.net/2008/03/ahhh-photonet-is-down/ > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_p

Re: Just Back from Miami--Little Havana

2012-11-02 Thread jn289
Christine, A Very Nice Collection..Joe Hi Everyone: I just got back from Miami about 4 hours ago. The trip was work related, but I did sneak off to Little Havana on Friday night. It was fun to do some night shooting. ISOs very high in many of these shots--1600 - 5000 ISO. Lightroom

Re: Photo Net is down

2012-11-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
Hi Joe, Your page comes right up and looks good. Paul On Nov 2, 2012, at 3:07 PM, jn289 wrote: > Sorry that is a wrong date, but my page is not working, unless it has > something to do with the storm. Can anyone see my page ? I can only see the > first photo.. Thanks Joe > > http://photo.ne

Re: After reading the K5xxx reviews ...

2012-11-02 Thread Tom C
> From: John Sessoms > I'm going to try to let this be my last response because it's gotten > really repetitious. > > You make a valid point instead of just endlessly repeating that "it goes > to eleven". If I were "still stuck with a K10D", the K-5 might appeal to > me as an upgrade. > > Although

Re: Photo Net is down

2012-11-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Joe, All working in Chicago. Bob S. On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 2:07 PM, jn289 wrote: > Sorry that is a wrong date, but my page is not working, unless it has > something to do with the storm. Can anyone see my page ? I can only see the > first photo.. Thanks Joe > > http://photo.net/photos/pjjdxn >

Re: Photo Net is down

2012-11-02 Thread jn289
Paul, Thanks, The small previews are coming up now slowly, but the large photos are not..Joe Hi Joe, Your page comes right up and looks good. Paul On Nov 2, 2012, at 3:07 PM, jn289 wrote: Sorry that is a wrong date, but my page is not working, unless it has something to do with the sto

Re: October faves

2012-11-02 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting Larry Colen : Warning, spiders: November bestof photo set. Warning, spiders: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157631688451606/ Another good month Of the spiders, this is my favourite: LRC78863.jpg. I think you could draw a Fibonacci Spiral in that one :-)> T

Re: October faves

2012-11-02 Thread Larry Colen
On Nov 2, 2012, at 12:30 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > Quoting Larry Colen : > >> Warning, spiders: >> November bestof photo set. >> Warning, spiders: >> http://www.flickriver.com/photos/ellarsee/sets/72157631688451606/ > > > Another good month > > Of the spiders, this is my favourite: LRC7

Re: OT: Film Humor

2012-11-02 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" : http://static.themetapicture.com/media/funny-bar-drinks-clipart.jpg Dan Matyola Odd. When I click that link in Firefox, the page redirects instantly to: http://themetapicture.com/media/picture.jpe and all I see there (or don't see, actually) is a 1 x 1 pixel

Re: OT: Film Humor

2012-11-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I use Firefox, and it works fine for me. Must be Sandy messin' with the internet. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 3:37 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > Quoting "Daniel J. Matyola" : > >> http://static.themetapicture.com/media/funny-bar-drinks-clipar

Re: OT: Film Humor

2012-11-02 Thread Larry Colen
In the end she'll be in a real fix, then hung out to dry. On Nov 2, 2012, at 12:40 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > I use Firefox, and it works fine for me. Must be Sandy messin' with > the internet. > Dan Matyola > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 3:

Re: OT: Film Humor

2012-11-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
We'll see what develops in 9 months. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 3:42 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > In the end she'll be in a real fix, then hung out to dry. > > On Nov 2, 2012, at 12:40 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >> I use Firefox, and it wo

Re: OT: Film Humor

2012-11-02 Thread Larry Colen
On Nov 2, 2012, at 12:47 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > We'll see what develops in 9 months. A little prints. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please v

Re: Geso: Portraits of Four men

2012-11-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very well done. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 11:45 AM, Don Guthrie wrote: > I came across these four men during a recent photo walk. Their curiosity > about what I was doing led them to let me take these photos. I don't think > the world has

GESO: Sandy's Visit to My Neighborhood

2012-11-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The damage in our area was not severe, but we are without heat and electricity for five days now. The following images are not dramatic, nor do they have any artistic value, but they show what has happened in my immediate area. http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=1043197 Dan Dan Matyola ht

Re: GESO: Sandy's Visit to My Neighborhood

2012-11-02 Thread Jack Davis
Gas price is less there that here in northern California. That likely doesn't help much. ;-) Hope the services are all back on very soon. Thanks for the snaps, Dan!   Jack - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Cc: Sent: Friday, November 2, 2012 1:2

Re: OT - 1DmIIn

2012-11-02 Thread Steve Cottrell
Stef's camera came today - he might not look it but he's thrilled! Immaculate, all complete, mint in box, less than 10k shutter presses. Here he is studying the menu setups! Cheers Cotty -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailma

RE: OT - 1DmIIn

2012-11-02 Thread Bob W
Very nice. His earwax looks a bit like a cheetah. B > -Original Message- > From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Steve Cottrell > Sent: 02 November 2012 21:36 > To: pentax list > Subject: Re: OT - 1DmIIn > > Stef's camera came today - he might not look it but he's thril

Re: More free Nik Software?

2012-11-02 Thread Brian Walters
Thanks, Darren. I saw the same message but it didn't register in my befuddled mind until I saw your message. I've emailed them - be interesting to see what results. Cheers Brian + Brian Walters Australian Native Plants Society (Austral

Re: More free Nik Software?

2012-11-02 Thread Paul Sorenson
If you sign into your account, you can go to Chat and get the info that way, too. -p On 11/2/2012 5:17 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Thanks, Darren. I saw the same message but it didn't register in my befuddled mind until I saw your message. I've emailed them - be interesting to see what results

Re: GESO: Sandy's Visit to My Neighborhood

2012-11-02 Thread Bob Sullivan
Thanks Dan, nice to have a firsthand report. Regards, Bob S. On Fri, Nov 2, 2012 at 3:23 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > The damage in our area was not severe, but we are without heat and > electricity for five days now. The following images are not dramatic, > nor do they have any artistic val

Re: PESO - Bloor Station, Rush Hour

2012-11-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Thanks, Stan, and thanks to everyone who waded in on this one. Lots of thoughtful and thought-provoking comments. I think I agree with the majority. He was in public and my portrayal of him wasn't demeaning or insulting. For me it's a different situation if one sleeping in a doorway or on a s

Re: Digital Film - Wouldn't it be Great?

2012-11-02 Thread Tom C
> From: David Parsons > > On Thu, Nov 1, 2012 at 10:49 PM, Tom C wrote: >> >> I'm pained by the necessity to somehow adjust every image that I think >> meets my standards. Luckily or unluckily that's 1% or less of the >> images I take. It used to be zilch. I either made the shot or I >> didn't. T

PESO - Sunrise at Mount Rainier

2012-11-02 Thread Tom C
Taken from the appropriately named Sunrise area of the park. Easily accessible, yet over an hour drive from the campground, so it was up @ 5, make coffee and drive in the dark to get there. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1656&size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net ht

Re: Digital Film - Wouldn't it be Great?

2012-11-02 Thread Tom C
> From: Bob Sullivan > > Tom, > Yes, I miss the days of Kodachrome and 'what you shoot is what you get!' > I don't need more hours in front of the computer screen on account of > photography. > But I do think my images have improved, and God bless shake reduction. > Regards, Bob S. > Agreed. The

PESO - An evening downtown

2012-11-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16563456&size=lg -- 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.

PESO - Yuriy

2012-11-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I know I've been posting a lot of bike messenger pix of late but when I see one of my buddies zipping by it's hard not to snap. I kind of feel like I really nailed this one. It's pretty much full frame (trimmed a teensy bit off the left to get him a bit more off-centre). Here's Yuriy: http:/

Re: Just Back from Miami--Little Havana

2012-11-02 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Chris and Joe! Much appreciated. I was quite surprised to see a bike like that! Pretty cool. Cheers, Christine On Nov 2, 2012, at 2:13 PM, jn289 wrote: > Christine, A Very Nice Collection..Joe > > > > > > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> I just got back from Miami about 4 hours ago.

PESOs - two

2012-11-02 Thread jn289
A couple of photos late night or should I say early morning..Joe A late night leaf after the storm http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16563463 And a late night self portrait http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16563460 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdm

Re: PESO - An evening downtown

2012-11-02 Thread jn289
Paul, Colorful and I guess cold by their coats..Nice Joe http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=16563456&size=lg -- 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 di

Re: PESO - Yuriy

2012-11-02 Thread jn289
Yes Frank, you nailed it, So how do you guys stop with no brakes, do you use the foot against the back wheel tire or just stop pedaling ? Joe I know I've been posting a lot of bike messenger pix of late but when I see one of my buddies zipping by it's hard not to snap. I kind of feel like

Re: PESO - Yuriy

2012-11-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
Well done. Paul On Nov 2, 2012, at 11:21 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > I know I've been posting a lot of bike messenger pix of late but when I see > one of my buddies zipping by it's hard not to snap. > > I kind of feel like I really nailed this one. It's pretty much full frame > (tr

Re: PESO - Yuriy

2012-11-02 Thread kwaller
Looks like you nailed it! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Subject: PESO - Yuriy I know I've been posting a lot of bike messenger pix of late but when I see one of my buddies zipping by it's hard not to snap. I kind of feel

Re: Photonet

2012-11-02 Thread David Mann
On Nov 3, 2012, at 6:32 AM, jn289 wrote: > Anyone having trouble with PhotoNet. ? Images are not loading..Joe FWIW I've been having trouble with them for ages. I think it's one of their ad servers or something and if I leave it long enough it'll eventually come up. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Dis