Re: 2014 Book: Latest scoop

2014-05-07 Thread Mark Roberts
On May 7, 2014 1:59:25 AM EDT, Larry Colen wrote: > >On May 6, 2014, at 5:27 PM, Bruce Walker >wrote: > >> Most excellent, Mark. >> >> And attention PDML shoppers: these Blurb discount codes will apply >> (through May 26): >> >> 15% off any order: MAYDAYS >> 25% off $100 order: MAYDEAL >> 35% o

Re: 2014 Book: Latest scoop

2014-05-07 Thread David J Brooks
thanks Dave On Tue, May 6, 2014 at 8:17 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > The proof copy of the 2014 PDML Photo Annual has been shipped. It > should arrive Saturday (they say). It'll probably take me a day or two > to make image corrections and a few text changes. If everything goes > well the final ver

Re: 2014 Book: Latest scoop

2014-05-07 Thread Paul
Thanks Mark. Putting together our book is no small task and involves some expense on your part as well. Also I'm sure you will want to be ordering complimentary copies for the folks at Dana-Farber. Would you be sure to give us a link to a "Donate" button so we can help defray your costs? -

Re: 2014 Book: Latest scoop

2014-05-07 Thread Mark Roberts
Paul wrote: >Thanks Mark. Putting together our book is no small task and involves >some expense on your part as well. Also I'm sure you will want to be >ordering complimentary copies for the folks at Dana-Farber. Would you >be sure to give us a link to a "Donate" button so we can help defray

Re: PESO -- Reindeer Play. [Possibly NSFW]

2014-05-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The smiles make the image. Wonderful catch, nicely done. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, May 7, 2014 at 2:12 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Not far from the bin of mixed plush vegetables, was a bin of boneless > Reindeer, which someone had helpfully set up in an

PESO: Next Station

2014-05-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Aboard the Raritan Valley line returning from The City. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17759411 Kr, smc DA 50mm F1.8 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_

2 Pesos : NSFMJ :-)

2014-05-07 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Been a while since I posted anything - haven't really been in shooting mode except for the necessary ebay images. Ashley and friend http://annsan.smugmug.com/The-KItty-Corner/Ashley-ultimate-alpha-tabby/i-kSbLNgQ/A decidedly highly processed (but not HDR) - a design of mine for cafepress prod

Re: PESO: Next Station

2014-05-07 Thread Richard Womer
Dan, I like this. Rather Theriaultian in its subject and composition (though Knarf doesn't use Kolor for his street and transit shots). Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW On Wed, May 7, 2014 at 12:28 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > Aboard the Raritan Valley line returning from The City. > > http

Re: PESO: Next Station

2014-05-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Thanks, Rick. That is quite a compliment indeed! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, May 7, 2014 at 12:47 PM, Richard Womer wrote: > Dan, I like this. Rather Theriaultian in its subject and composition > (though Knarf doesn't use Kolor for his street and transi

Re: 2 Pesos : NSFMJ :-)

2014-05-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
As you know, I'm not very fond of Cat images, but that is quite nice. The "companion" makes the shot for me. The colors and patterns in the design image are very engaging, and the image as a whole quite pleasing to the eye. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed,

Re: 2 Pesos : NSFMJ :-)

2014-05-07 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Ashley is my Grace :-) Thanks, Dan! now I need to get outside.. ann On 5/7/2014 12:55, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: As you know, I'm not very fond of Cat images, but that is quite nice. The "companion" makes the shot for me. The colors and patterns in the design image are very engaging, and the

Re: PESO -- Reindeer Play. [Possibly NSFW]

2014-05-07 Thread Darren Addy
Perhaps not entirely boneless Reindeer. On Wed, May 7, 2014 at 1:12 AM, P.J. Alling wrote: > Not far from the bin of mixed plush vegetables, was a bin of boneless > Reindeer, which someone had helpfully set up in an impromptu display. This > is could be seen as NSFW if you work in a particularly

Re: PESO: Speaking of guitars

2014-05-07 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 6/5/14, Walt, discombobulated, unleashed: >When I first brought it home and hooked into my amp, I was >seriously considering getting one of those pre-wired pick guards -- >pearloid style with hotter pickups -- but have decided I really like the >tone I get through the clean channel and am he

Re: 2 Pesos : NSFMJ :-)

2014-05-07 Thread Jack Davis
Ashley's friend looks pretty boring. ;-) Ann, did you have something "artistic" to do with creating the Cafepress design? Fetching! Jack - Original Message - From: "Ann Sanfedele" To: "PDML" Sent: Wednesday, May 7, 2014 9:44:31 AM Subject: 2 Pesos : NSFMJ :-) Been a while since I pos

Re: PESO: Speaking of guitars

2014-05-07 Thread Walt
On 5/7/2014 1:07 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 6/5/14, Walt, discombobulated, unleashed: When I first brought it home and hooked into my amp, I was seriously considering getting one of those pre-wired pick guards -- pearloid style with hotter pickups -- but have decided I really like the tone I

Re: 2014 Book: Latest scoop

2014-05-07 Thread Paul
Done... On 5/7/2014 9:44 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Paul wrote: Thanks Mark. Putting together our book is no small task and involves some expense on your part as well. Also I'm sure you will want to be ordering complimentary copies for the folks at Dana-Farber. Would you be sure to give us a l

Re: PESO: Speaking of guitars

2014-05-07 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 7/5/14, Walt, discombobulated, unleashed: >So, what you're saying is I'm pretty much a guitar hero. > >Thanks, Cotty! > >[Checks prices on used Gibson Les Pauls again.] lol - go for it!!! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --

Re: 2014 Book: Latest scoop

2014-05-07 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
With all the work that you do on this project, the least we can do is kick in a little money to cover the costs. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, May 7, 2014 at 10:44 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Paul wrote: > >>Thanks Mark. Putting together our book is no smal

Re: 2 Pesos : NSFMJ :-)

2014-05-07 Thread Ann Sanfedele
On 5/7/2014 14:16, Jack Davis wrote: Ashley's friend looks pretty boring. ;-) Ashley doesn't think so.. Ann, did you have something "artistic" to do with creating the Cafepress design? Fetching! Jack Thanks! Yes - it's a a crop from a photo (that I didn't like as is) and sundry manipu

Re: OT: Google let me down ... and a PESO

2014-05-07 Thread Ken Waller
Weird masking color on that film (almost a brown tone)... I tried it too for the economics of it all, but the color quality didn't meet my standards. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Charles Robinson" Subject: Re: OT: Googl

Fuji’s films-of-yore color treatments

2014-05-07 Thread Tim Bray
I never used Velvia or Astia or Provia, I was mostly a Kodachrome guy. The Fuji X-cams have color treatments that they’ll use to generate JPEGs that are alleged to look like shots with one of those films, and for us raw shooters they’re now available in Lightroom, so I tried them out and wrote it

Re: Fuji’s films-of-yore color treatments

2014-05-07 Thread Chris Mitchell
Interesting Tim. I was a Kodachrome, then Provia guy and had a dabble with Velvia. I've been impressed with the Lightroom treatment of the Fuji Xs and did a side by side comparison of the Jpeg vs Lightroom version. Couldn't detect a difference on my calibrated monitor so verdict is that they did a

PESO -- When life gives you lemons.

2014-05-07 Thread P.J. Alling
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20lemonclams.html Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/smc Pentax FA 43mm Limited. Notes: I hadn't used the DXOMark film pack filters in a while so I gave this the Kodachrome 25 treatment. -- A newspaper is a device for making the ignorant mo

Re: PESO -- When life gives you lemons.

2014-05-07 Thread Bob W-PDML
I like that - very excellent. B > On 7 May 2014, at 22:51, "P.J. Alling" wrote: > > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20lemonclams.html > > > Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/smc Pentax FA 43mm Limited. > > > Notes: I hadn't used the DXOMark film pack filters in a while s

OT. SSD query

2014-05-07 Thread Bill
Hi, I would like to increase the capacities of my solid state hard drives. What is the sweet spot these days? What kind of read/write speeds should I be looking for. I don't want to spend a ridiculous amount of money, so I realize I will be taking second tier performance. My size needs aren't e

Re: PESO -- When life gives you lemons.

2014-05-07 Thread Ann Sanfedele
what Bob said - but now I'm really hungry ann On 5/7/2014 18:46, Bob W-PDML wrote: I like that - very excellent. B On 7 May 2014, at 22:51, "P.J. Alling" wrote: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20lemonclams.html Equipment: Pentax K-5II w/smc Pentax FA 43mm Limi

PESOS: Hands on with the 645Z and some other stuff

2014-05-07 Thread John
I actually have something on topic for once! The Pentax reps visited my local pusher today. They had the 645Z with them for all to fondle & admire: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/14134482275/in/pool-pdml The store has got it's Pentax franchise back & has a pretty good stock on hand. W

Re: OT: Google let me down ... and a PESO

2014-05-07 Thread John
I kind of got the feeling that they used leftover film ends from movie productions, so the slides were made from whatever motion picture print film they happened to get a hold of. On 5/7/2014 4:13 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Weird masking color on that film (almost a brown tone)... I tried it too

Re: Fuji’s films-of-yore color treatments

2014-05-07 Thread John
That's interesting, but the height is such that I can't get the buttons & the image onto the page at the same time, even if I have my browser full screen On 5/7/2014 4:21 PM, Tim Bray wrote: I never used Velvia or Astia or Provia, I was mostly a Kodachrome guy. The Fuji X-cams have color tre

Re: PESO -- When life gives you lemons.

2014-05-07 Thread Jack Davis
What Ann said. Jack - Original Message - From: "Ann Sanfedele" To: "PDML" Sent: Wednesday, May 7, 2014 5:06:13 PM Subject: Re: PESO -- When life gives you lemons. what Bob said - but now I'm really hungry ann On 5/7/2014 18:46, Bob W-PDML wrote: > I like that - very excellent. > > B

Re: GESO - April Flowers II

2014-05-07 Thread Ken Waller
Well done Mark ! Great captures as usual. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: GESO - April Flowers II Wrapping up last month's wildflower shooting... http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/april-flow

Re: PESO: Piano on fire

2014-05-07 Thread Ken Waller
Nobody can possibly doubt that that piano Gave Its Life For Art. Art who? Garfunkel ? Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Tim Bray" Subject: Re: PESO: Piano on fire Nobody can possibly doubt that that piano Gave Its Life For

Re: PMC OPEN PIT (wrap up)

2014-05-07 Thread Alan C
Thanks to all who looked & for the comments. Bruce, unfortunately it always seems to be hazy around here. The F7 dump is the only place from which photography is possible & then only in the afternoon with the sun behind. I was surprised at the performance of the of the DA 18-55 WR - crops of t

Re: GESO - April Flowers II

2014-05-07 Thread Alan C
Splendid stuff, Mark. That 200mm macro does you proud. I saw one on eBay UK for R46000 - a bit out of my league! Alan C -Original Message- From: Mark C Sent: Sunday, May 04, 2014 11:26 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: GESO - April Flowers II Wrapping up last month's wildflow

Re: GESO - April Flowers II

2014-05-07 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Ditto! (lazy) ann On 5/7/2014 23:59, Ken Waller wrote: Well done Mark ! Great captures as usual. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: GESO - April Flowers II Wrapping up last month's wildflower shooting... ht

Re: OT. SSD query

2014-05-07 Thread David Mann
Is there any advantage to having a separate physical drive for PS swap when you're using an SSD? On May 8, 2014, at 11:42 am, Bill wrote: > Hi, I would like to increase the capacities of my solid state hard drives. > What is the sweet spot these days? What kind of read/write speeds should I be