Re: Long ago and far away . . .

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
Good one. They look very phlegmatic, which is the way steers/cows usually look to me. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/13/2013 7:43:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, s...@stans-photography.info writes: The good old days were good in many ways, but modern technology is wonderful!

Re: GESO: Mussel beach macro!

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
Wow, that's a lotta of mussels! Nice shots, really like the second one. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/6/2013 11:35:05 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tb...@textuality.com writes: https://plus.google.com/+TimBray/posts/Kg8DqzwaSTy Off to our cabin on a Pacific-Northwest island; I left

Re: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
Yup. Will try again. Heck it's the first time I've used my remote. Which turned out to be supereasy. Marnie aka Doe :-) Unfortunately for this refinery, my choices of positioning to take shots is very limited. In a message dated 5/14/2013 9:10:43 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

Re: PESO, birding with the 35mm macro, again

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
Like the bird and detail, but appears to be a tad overexposed. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/14/2013 1:21:09 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, c...@lantic.net writes: Sometimes, one can get a surprisingly good clear photo of a wild bird with a 35mm lens.

PESO - Nightshot - American Pie II

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
I did take some shots of the oil refinery last night after it got darker. I was just disappointed with what I felt was a lack of sharpness. Or not as sharp as I was hoping for. Anyway, let's see if you guys like this one better... http://mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/pie2.html Still open

Re: PESO - Nightshot - American Pie II

2013-05-14 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, frank. Well, it's for a photography class, part of a greater theme I am working on. I doubt I can do much better, but I'll take it in this week and see if the teacher has any suggestions. Time to move on to another idea. Marnie aka Doe :-) Jack -- I decided against a lower

Re: PESO - These eyes have seen a lot of love

2013-05-13 Thread Eactivist
Gee, thanks, Doug. Strangely, I've missed that. Marnie aka Doe ;-) In a message dated 5/12/2013 8:34:57 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, d...@alphoto.com writes: Thanks, Marnie. See my reply to PJ. And clean out your mailbox. On 5/12/13 10:10 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Ditto. The title threw

Re: GESO City snaps

2013-05-12 Thread Eactivist
Nice gallery. I think #3 is a bit more than ordinary. :-) Marnie aka Doe In a message dated 5/10/2013 5:33:41 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, distudio.p...@gmail.com writes: HI Team, I attended a gallery opening last night, I had my camera with me but didn't shoot there, too crowded, noisy

Re: PESO: Farm Workshop

2013-05-12 Thread Eactivist
That's an interesting bit-of-life shot. I like the neatness at the top disintegrating into mess at the bottom -- typical actual working work shop. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/12/2013 12:41:15 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tb...@textuality.com writes: This PESO comes with not

Re: PESO - These eyes have seen a lot of love

2013-05-12 Thread Eactivist
Ditto. The title threw me, not what I saw in those eyes. Marnie aka Doe :-) But I am not a guy. In a message dated 5/12/2013 7:03:19 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, webstertwenty...@gmail.com writes: Like the shot, not sure about the title. On 5/12/2013 9:12 AM, Doug Brewer wrote:

Re: PESO: Pennington House

2013-05-12 Thread Eactivist
I like the house, Jack, it's fascinating, but would wish for better light. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/9/2013 11:13:03 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: Beautiful morning and an old house I've been eyeing for some time. Finally! Took it for the detail. Full

Re: Peso Pink and white

2013-05-12 Thread Eactivist
What she said. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/11/2013 7:19:06 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ann...@nyc.rr.com writes: pretty flower, nice geometry - like the way it looks like it is floating ann On 5/11/2013 09:52, David J Brooks wrote:

Re: PESO - Hopp (repost)

2013-05-12 Thread Eactivist
Hey, nice! Caught him at just the right moment. Also like juxtaposition with statue (poster?) behind him. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/8/2013 1:31:06 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tor...@toralf.net writes: Hello again, Just thought I might send this again since it seems like it

Re: PESO: Burger Bar Stray (cat content advisory!)

2013-05-12 Thread Eactivist
Okay, normally cat shots leave me kind cold -- but this one is different because the cat is doing something different. Good one, good focus too (sharp hairs, blurred background). Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/12/2013 3:17:17 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, l...@red4est.com writes:

Re: GESO: Standard Spring Stuff

2013-05-10 Thread Eactivist
Nice cardinal shots. Very red, aren't they? We don't have them around here (Northern California), so I am not sure I've ever seen one in real life. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/30/2013 1:01:56 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pixelsmi...@gmail.com writes: A small set mostly for bird

Re: GESO - Spring Wildflowers

2013-05-10 Thread Eactivist
Really love the two on the edge shots of the bellwort (?). They have such a nice simplicity to them and are also unusual views. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/2/2013 9:02:59 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pdml-m...@charter.net writes: I was late to the party this year and missed the

Re: PESO - Beer and Breath

2013-05-10 Thread Eactivist
Like the framing. ;-) Marnie aka Doe In a message dated 5/10/2013 11:02:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, co...@seeingeye.tv writes: http://cottycam.posthaven.com/beer-and-breath-cheltenham-2013 Curry house discussion. -- Cheers, Cotty -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso Cold Spring on the Farm

2013-05-10 Thread Eactivist
Nice barn, great sky, like. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/10/2013 9:20:41 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, shark50...@gmail.com writes: Here is the latest post on my photo blog. Taken this week with K-5 18-135 done in black white. Click on photo to see larger version.

Re: PESO - Masked Wendy

2013-05-10 Thread Eactivist
That's what it is, alright, weird. M aka D :-) In a message dated 5/9/2013 1:29:26 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, d...@alphoto.com writes: add a little weird to your day https://plus.google.com/115347824062413314605/posts/8yUWU8ng9nL -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT Striking a blow for cropping

2013-05-10 Thread Eactivist
Ditto. I often shoot wider than what I want, just to be on the safe side and because the viewfinder does not show 100%. In a message dated 5/8/2013 7:00:07 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes: I crop 60 to 70% of my photos. I frequently shoot with the intention of

Re: Ot: an aye for an eye , ann's eye (i'm back - and longish stuff )

2013-05-10 Thread Eactivist
Glad all is well and you are already seeing some benefits. Sounds like you got a nice high thrown in as well. Heh. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/10/2013 8:49:01 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ann...@nyc.rr.com writes: with some trepedation - I have returned! :-) Cataract surgery

Re: PESO -- Carl.

2013-05-10 Thread Eactivist
Nice portrait, looks like a character. But if it was me, I might darken down his face just a tad because of the shine and yellow wall. Whatever. Still nice. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/10/2013 6:52:11 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, webstertwenty...@gmail.com writes: I was going

Re: PESO - Detroit Blues

2013-05-10 Thread Eactivist
Of all the times you've shown photos of this guy, I may like this one the best. Great smile. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/7/2013 2:12:56 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes: Paul Miles, our resident blues man, performing at the Birmingham Farmers Market

Re: PESO: Retreating clouds panorama

2013-05-10 Thread Eactivist
Nice! Surprised the phone worked that well. Marnie aka Doe Of course, some phones now have as many mps as our first digital cameras did. In a message dated 5/9/2013 7:37:15 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, parsons.da...@gmail.com writes: http://www.flickr.com/photos/alohadave/8723107261/ I

Re: OT: croossed-fingers request

2013-04-30 Thread Eactivist
Good luck. Friend just had it done, she loves her new vision. Hope you resolve any and all attendant dilemmas. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/29/2013 5:03:13 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ann...@nyc.rr.com writes: I've been quiet cause I can't see anything in the shadows :-) I

Re: PESO - Helping Hands

2013-04-30 Thread Eactivist
Nice shot. Of course Grace is a cutey (was a cutey?), but the hands really make it. Photo has emotional impact. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/29/2013 1:30:18 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes: I'm eternally thankful that before she died my mother had a

Re: OT PESO - The Light

2013-04-30 Thread Eactivist
Really nice. I love all the textures. M aka D :-) In a message dated 4/27/2013 12:15:35 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ozsav...@gmail.com writes: G'day All, One from my recent trip to the land of the long white cloud: http://500px.com/photo/32258195 Enjoy. Cheers, Dave -- PDML

Re: PESO: Roosting Turkey

2013-04-26 Thread Eactivist
Lovely shot! I still think it's weird turkeys sleep in trees, they look like too heavy to fly. But a condo development I formerly lived in had a lot of turkeys and a lot of oaks, and that is where they stayed at night. It looked odd. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/24/2013 6:26:36

Re: PESO: Glenn

2013-04-26 Thread Eactivist
Very nice portrait, he does look grim (and he has nice wrinkles). The jukebox, while a nice counter point to his head, is a bit bright. Since it is on black, it wouldn't be hard to select that area and mute it down a bit (gray it down). This is a long thread, so now I'll read it and see if

Re: PESO: Roosting Turkey

2013-04-26 Thread Eactivist
WKRP in cincinnati. That was the funniest episode. Who knew turkeys couldn't fly?! (Think that was Herb to Big Guy.) Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/26/2013 10:38:29 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, postmas...@robertstech.com writes: They're hitting the ground like wet bags of cement!

Re: PESO - Robin

2013-04-26 Thread Eactivist
Very nice! The tree branch is a quibble -- just think of it as adding to the composition. ;-) Marnie aka Doe In a message dated 4/25/2013 7:25:16 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: I wish that branch wasn't in front of him. But on the plus side I think I got

Re: PESO Harbour Pano

2013-04-26 Thread Eactivist
That's great. Interesting how the newer, softer light is on the newer buildings, and the golden late afternoon light is on the older buildings. Maybe not intended, but it makes a nice statement. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/26/2013 2:05:58 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

Re: PESO: Three Daffodils Revisited

2013-04-26 Thread Eactivist
Very nice. And definite improvement over the first (which I hadn't seen yet, went back and looked when I saw this one). Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/25/2013 7:27:26 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, danmaty...@gmail.com writes: Based on the comments to my earlier PESO image of these

Re: PESO Harbour Pano

2013-04-26 Thread Eactivist
I went back and relooked. I also like how the cloud curve on the left apes the bridge curve on the right. That is a near perfect pano. M aka D That's great. Interesting how the newer, softer light is on the newer buildings, and the golden late afternoon light is on the older buildings.

Re: OT: Poem

2013-04-24 Thread Eactivist
Not bad, meter's a little off. Probably could be improved if you work on it -- but you got the ideas in there. How about: Don't take your car When you can ride a bike! Or Especially when you can ride a bike! Heh. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/24/2013 11:38:06 A.M. Pacific

Re: Soccer

2013-04-23 Thread Eactivist
Very nice! Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/21/2013 12:27:09 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pdml...@heime.org writes: I won an F*250-600/5.6 action on ebay last month, but haven't used until today. The reason is that the lens was without the tripod mount and it is not very usable

Re: PESO - Louvre Late Afternoon

2013-04-23 Thread Eactivist
Nice. Like the lighting, puts the focus on the people at the bottom and makes a nice contrast between the size of the people and the building. Like it quite a bit. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/22/2013 7:09:51 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes: From a

Re: PESO: Blue Hyacinth

2013-04-23 Thread Eactivist
Very nice, would like it a lot, except would like the focus on the stamens in the main flower. The focus seems to be on the water drop and that seems a bit off to me. But lovely flower and composition. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/23/2013 2:38:54 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

Re: PESO - Nadia

2013-04-23 Thread Eactivist
Very nice, gentle portrait, frank. She looks really into it. It's so strange not to see a bike with the person. In fact, I was wondering if someone was going to be playing a bike (don't know how) when I read your favorite instrument. I like seeing something other than bikes (now and

Re: Factory at night.

2013-04-23 Thread Eactivist
Very nice. Doubt I'll do as well. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/23/2013 9:09:07 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, shark50...@gmail.com writes: Seeing Marnie's post about night photography reminded me I had not posted this photo anywhere. Click on the small picture for the large

Re: VESO: 8 hours of snow MELTING

2013-04-23 Thread Eactivist
Hmmm, you should have given it a different title. Pretty sure I am up to watching snow melt for 8 hours. M aka D ;-) In a message dated 4/23/2013 6:10:07 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, charl...@visi.com writes: This is the direction I like it to take. LESS snow not more. 11am-7:30pm JPEG

Re: PESO - Arrowhead

2013-04-23 Thread Eactivist
Thanks! That's what I liked about it too. Just a product shot, but I looked at it later and liked the arrowhead had space BEHIND it (and above it). Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/22/2013 5:53:47 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pdml-m...@charter.net writes: That's nice. Texture, color

Re: PESO - Busted Couple

2013-04-22 Thread Eactivist
Well, it was certainly the style of the MALE artists of that period. I seriously doubt that many (or any) women actually ran around with a bare breast. Heh. Marnie aka Doe :-) Like Dave S.'s models probably don't run around like that. In a message dated 4/22/2013 10:06:41 A.M. Pacific

Re: Sinking feeling...

2013-04-21 Thread Eactivist
quotes; before dark-side lens buggery Cotty's hat; before the PUG Grandfather Mountain ... The very first thing I learned about PDML was (and I quote), Marnie, clean out your inbox 8^D From: Eactivist I guess I should add, even after a massive deleting when I came back, my count

Re: Sinking feeling...

2013-04-21 Thread Eactivist
Not really, but some tend to get really chatty at times. Marnie aka Doe :-) Oops, that should be some OF US... In a message dated 4/20/2013 10:41:24 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, c...@lantic.net writes: Proves a point. This is probably the busiest list in the world! Alam C -- PDML

Re: Well, at least I'm allowed to leave the house now

2013-04-21 Thread Eactivist
It really surprised me that they didn't seem to realize how many surveillance cameras there are around these days... like everywhere. The one who was caught even wore his cap backwards so you could clearly see his face. One would have thought that was definitely one time to dress counter

Re: Seeking Night Shooting Advice

2013-04-21 Thread Eactivist
Thanks to all for your replies. Especially to Charles, wow!, a really fulsome description. That helps a LOT. Thanks also to Stan, Zos, Ken, and Tim. The teacher will eventually cover night photography, but I wanted to try shooting some this coming week. So this gives me a direction to go

PESO - Arrowhead

2013-04-21 Thread Eactivist
This is really a product shot. I have a shedfull of family and my accumulation from the last 50 years. Decided to sell some of my Dad's arrowheads (he collected them as a boy, he was born in 1905). He found them along side the rivers/streams when he fished in Siskiyou County, California.

Re: PESO - Arrowhead

2013-04-21 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, Jack. :-) I sort of like it just for it's asthetic value (as a picture/object) too. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/21/2013 12:31:38 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: Good product shot Marnie. Shows it off nicely! Good luck on ebay. Jack -

Re: PESO - Busted Couple

2013-04-21 Thread Eactivist
Any day with a Star Trek reference is a good day. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/21/2013 3:53:16 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, co...@seeingeye.tv writes: On 21/4/13, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17187723size=lg I think you made good

Re: PESO - Arrowhead

2013-04-21 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, Dan. M aka D :-) In a message dated 4/21/2013 6:41:29 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, danmaty...@gmail.com writes: Interesting, with nice textures. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Apr 21, 2013 at 2:36 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: This is really

Re: Seeking Night Shooting Advice

2013-04-20 Thread Eactivist
I was wondering the same thing. Marnie aka Doe :-) Still continuing to read responses. In a message dated 4/19/2013 7:33:06 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: Where's Ralf? Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: eactiv...@aol.com Sent: April 19, 2013

Re: Seeking Night Shooting Advice

2013-04-20 Thread Eactivist
Heh. M aka D In a message dated 4/20/2013 8:07:42 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: If Marnie wants to surreptitiously shoot an oil refinery, setting fire to steel wool and waving it about in the night sky may be counterproductive... ;-) cheers, frank ---

Re: PESO - After the Storm

2013-04-20 Thread Eactivist
Looks a little like the Space Needle in Seattle in the background, though not as wide. Don't think I've seen this one before, really nice shot, frank! Definitely looks storm tossed. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/20/2013 9:18:14 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

Re: PESO - 'Backyard Capture'

2013-04-20 Thread Eactivist
Great capture! Nice framing with all those trunks/limbs in the way. I am a bit surprised you spotted him since he seems to fit into the background foliage, etc. He looks very smart/cunning to me. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/19/2013 11:05:16 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

Re: Enablement and a question on list rules

2013-04-20 Thread Eactivist
I am surprised he hasn't. Marnie aka Doe ;-) Maybe you need to yell you know what. In a message dated 4/20/2013 10:47:04 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bori...@gmail.com writes: Thanks, Marnie. It seems (-- keyword) to me that the book requirements are the same, but I am not 100% sure.

Re: Finally after 6 years...

2013-04-20 Thread Eactivist
Uh, could you clarify what it does? M aka Doe :-) Pretty please? In a message dated 3/3/2013 2:34:33 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, postmas...@robertstech.com writes: It looks like Focus Magic is *finally* getting around to releasing a 64-bit version of their Photoshop plug-in. (I bought the

Re: Sinking feeling...

2013-04-20 Thread Eactivist
That's what the delete key is for. When I come back after being away for a while, I shut my eyes to ignore threads I really MIGHT want to read someday (which never comes), and just delete everything except the two months prior to my return. Be brave, you can do it. Marnie aka Doe :-)

Re: Finally after 6 years...

2013-04-20 Thread Eactivist
Tanks! MakaD In a message dated 4/20/2013 3:54:15 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, postmas...@robertstech.com writes: eactiv...@aol.com wrote: postmas...@robertstech.com writes: It looks like Focus Magic is *finally* getting around to releasing a 64-bit version of their Photoshop plug-in.

Re: Boston PDML'ers please check in

2013-04-20 Thread Eactivist
Me too (re freedoms). BUT there are kinds of different political opinions on this list. Some will agree, some won't. We also have a kind of gentleman's agreement (including gentlewomen) to stay off political and religious topics. We've had some flame wars in the past. Or what passes for

Re: Sinking feeling...

2013-04-20 Thread Eactivist
I guess I should add, even after a massive deleting when I came back, my count is now at 4894. Marnie ;-) AOL objects when it gets up to 5,000. So it really objected when it was near 10,000. In a message dated 4/20/2013 5:29:39 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, eactiv...@aol.com writes:

Re: PESO - Louvre Staircase

2013-04-20 Thread Eactivist
Sorry, Rick, I have the same reaction, so no help here. And I had both reactions in the space of a couple of minutes. Heh. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/20/2013 5:46:47 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes: I'm ambivalent about this one:

Re: PESO - Untitled

2013-04-20 Thread Eactivist
But, frank, the leaf in front is in focus. ;-) I like the angle, but have a real hard time seeing the biker. The backpack and hat blend into the trees. If you could create a little more separation so biker is clearer, I might quite like it. HTH, Marnie aka Doe In a message dated

Re: GESO - Record Store Day

2013-04-20 Thread Eactivist
Nice gallery -- you really catch people unaware very well. For some odd reason I especially like #5. It seems almost like it has some significance. But I liked most of the others too. I enjoy seeing your work. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/20/2013 4:06:42 P.M. Pacific Daylight

Re: OT: Microwave popcorn

2013-04-20 Thread Eactivist
Yup. M aka D In a message dated 4/20/2013 3:44:59 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jsessoms...@nc.rr.com writes: Kool hunh? -- 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

Re: OT interesting project on self perception

2013-04-19 Thread Eactivist
That is priceless. Marnie aka Doe ;-) In a message dated 4/18/2013 6:59:26 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bruce.wal...@gmail.com writes: The men's version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8Jiwo3u6Vo On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 2:45 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: This is kind of

Re: Me, my K-5 and my Q - coming to the USA

2013-04-19 Thread Eactivist
Ditto. I got one too. You only have to be 62. One of the best senior discounts around, if not the very best. Marnie aka Doe :-) Discounted movies are okay, but I don't go to movies much anyway. In a message dated 4/19/2013 8:51:45 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, kwal...@peoplepc.com writes:

Re: What are the shortcomings of you as a photographer?

2013-04-19 Thread Eactivist
I often find not-so-bad photos in my archives when I look through them again. Not saying great, though, sometimes I do find some better-than-good photos. Tells me I am more critical of myself at the time (usually because I was aiming higher) than I often am later. Marnie aka Doe :-)

Seeking Night Shooting Advice

2013-04-19 Thread Eactivist
Never really done that much night shooting. I am, again, think it's been 5 years, taking a photo class that ends in a little show (mat frame hang pics invite family friends). You pick a theme to shoot around. I am, again, choosing an environmental one. There is an oil refinery nearby

Re: OT: Ansel Adams 1983 BBC interview (1 year before his, death)

2013-04-18 Thread Eactivist
Learned more about Ansel Adams in the last week than I knew before. Though I did learn about him doing color previously on this list sometime in the past. And, since I mainly do color, I looked around and found a book of his color photos and have had it for quite a while. Been very

Re: Library show

2013-04-18 Thread Eactivist
Cool. M aka D In a message dated 4/18/2013 3:22:03 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, der...@iinet.net.au writes: In May, I have two pics in a show of streeties at the State Library of NSW. We are a bit underground, having found a place in a passage between the State Library, and the older

Re: What are the shortcomings of you as a photographer?

2013-04-18 Thread Eactivist
At this point in time I am not sure I will become a better photographer. I am very rusty now, but when I am at the top of my form, I am decent and, sometimes, pretty decent. I saw a lot of improvement in my beginning years, now it's more slight improvement that may show up over time, but

Re: OT interesting project on self perception

2013-04-18 Thread Eactivist
None of the women are wearing heavy make up, so they have that bare-faced I wash with Dove look. All the women, without make up, are still good looking. There is no one there who isn't. And it is still about women's LOOKS. About women being beautiful. That the primary, most important thing

Re: What are the shortcomings of you as a photographer?

2013-04-18 Thread Eactivist
Either all or part of this should be a... MARK! I mean, just the first line could be quoted alone, but the cat stuff is priceless. Marnie aka Doe :-)(Pleaa don't. Re cats. :-)) In a message dated 4/18/2013 1:05:54 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, d...@alphoto.com writes: I

Re: home again!

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
Welcome back. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/17/2013 9:26:20 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, godfreydigio...@me.com writes: A long, but amazingly comfortable and quick, day of travel yesterday. A shower after I arrived home. A light dinner at the local BBQ joint. A good night's sleep.

Re: What are the shortcomings of your gear?

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
Okay. That makes a difference. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/17/2013 10:39:10 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, a...@pobox.com writes: On Wed, Apr 17, 2013, Steve Cottrell wrote: On 15/4/13, Aahz Maruch, discombobulated, unleashed: Except that the Fuji mount has no real telephoto

Re: Boston PDML'ers please check in

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
And some filter people to their spam folder for behavior no worse than their own. Marnie aka Doe :-) Ahhh, sheesh, the opening was just laying there. In a message dated 4/17/2013 9:51:15 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, co...@seeingeye.tv writes: On 17/4/13, Bill, discombobulated, unleashed:

Re: GESO - An Evening in Summertown

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
Fun! Looks like you are discussing wine instead, though. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/17/2013 11:12:31 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, co...@seeingeye.tv writes: A few pics from the other night. http://cottycam.posthaven.com/an-evening-in-summertown -- Cheers, Cotty --

Re: GESO: LeeAnn W. -- 4/6/2013 (6 images)

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
Good model. But she looks cold. I'd try indoors. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/16/2013 10:39:21 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ldott...@gmail.com writes: Here's a few shots of the girl I'm /supposed/ to be setting up an actual shoot with, if I can ever get her to follow through.

Re: OT PESO - Cathedral Caves

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
Oddly, I have a very mixed reaction. Cool shot! and, hmmm, I'd probably like the cave without the alien space ship. I find it somewhat dissonant. But that is me. Carry on. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/17/2013 7:54:23 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ozsav...@gmail.com writes: G'day

Re: Me, my K-5 and my Q - coming to the USA

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
Oh. Well, no problemo then. A tour company will go to Valley View and the one I mentioned of El Capitan. They are pretty standard. Use exposure compensation. Yosemite is harder to shoot than first appears, bright rock, blue-blue sky, so the rock can come out too dark. Have fun!!! Marnie

Re: So this was the big Pentax/Ricoh announcement for 17 April....

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
I liked the watch camera better. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/17/2013 3:45:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tb...@textuality.com writes: Or, in English: http://www.pentax.jp/english/news/2013/20130417.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Old cherry tree

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
What he said. Cherry Tree, I expected color. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/17/2013 3:48:48 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: Sounds odd coming from me but I crave colour on this one. Must be spring... Otherwise, beautiful! cheers, frank -- PDML

Re: GESOs- The Battle of Manila Reenactment

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
Terrific! They really look like they were taken at the time (the original time :-)). Well, except for one where the guy is leaning against a palm tree and there is starting to be an explosion. He is grinning. I'll look at your son's later. Great group of photos, Bong. Marnie aka Doe :-)

Re: GESO: LeeAnn W. -- 4/6/2013 (6 images)

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
As if... you guys really look at ankles. Marnie aka Doe ;-) In a message dated 4/17/2013 4:48:41 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes: On Apr 17, 2013, at 6:59 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I like thick ankles. Brooksie has thick

Re: PESO: Mango Muse (by Bong Manayon)

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
Now I know you're actually seeing the comments... beautiful! Cute girl and love the other girls look like reflections. Great shot. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/17/2013 2:35:57 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bongmana...@gmail.com writes: No need for apologies, you actually have my

Re: Scott Bourne's rant on the good old days...

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
Excuse me, this is LARRY'S post?!!?!!? As in Larry who shoots, well, a LOT of frames? I'm not even having wine at the moment. Maybe I should. Marnie aka Doe ;-) In a message dated 4/17/2013 1:00:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, l...@red4est.com writes: On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 01:59:24PM

Re: Enablement and a question on list rules

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
The PUG has always allowed shots that use JUST a Pentax lens, not necessarily a Pentax camera. (I just double checked that, yup.) The annual I am not sure about. (I looked on Mark's page and didn't/couldn't find any break down in specifications like that.) HTH, Marnie aka Doe :-) But,

Re: Scott Bourne's rant on the good old days...

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
Come on Larry, 1.00 a click or even .25 a click and you'd go broke. Not saying you don't try to make every shot count, just... I swear you are channeling someone else. Marnie aka Doe ;-) In a message dated 4/17/2013 8:53:39 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, l...@red4est.com writes: On Apr 17,

Re: Enablement and a question on list rules

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
LOL. Normally I don't post lols, but this one qualifies. I'd love that as a new rule. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/17/2013 9:04:47 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bongmana...@gmail.com writes: So long you're wearing a Pentax watch... :) On Thu, Apr 18, 2013 at 11:59 AM,

Re: Enablement and a question on list rules

2013-04-17 Thread Eactivist
ROFL. I don't think I'd ever go that far. M aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/17/2013 9:09:11 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pe...@loveday.org writes: Or using a Pentax Endoscope. Just don't post behind-the-scenes shots. -Original Message- From: Bong Manayon Sent: Thursday, April

Re: Boston PDML'ers please check in

2013-04-16 Thread Eactivist
No. Don't know you well enough yet to dislike you. When emotions are running high sometimes it's worth while taking a step back and being a bit cautious. M aka DThere are also a lot of cranky old farts on this list. ;-) I am an old fartess, myself. In a message dated 4/15/2013

Re: What are the shortcomings of your gear?

2013-04-16 Thread Eactivist
I've been getting a big kick out of this thread. I guess I am not the only one, by far, who is concerned with camera weight. It is very reassuring. Marnie aka Doe :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: PESO - New and Old

2013-04-16 Thread Eactivist
Nice shot, good juxtaposition. Boy, I want to see that place! {Sigh.} Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/15/2013 7:17:35 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes: I'm posting pix from France in no particular order. This is at the Louvre, again; the new pyramid and one

Re: What are the shortcomings of your gear?

2013-04-16 Thread Eactivist
MARK! In a message dated 4/16/2013 6:47:32 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, gsi...@gmail.com writes: Actually, my easy chair is more of a hindrance to my photography than any feature of my camera. It needs a feature that automatically ejects the sitter at random intervals. gs George Sinos

Re: OT: Ansel Adams 1983 BBC interview (1 year before his death)

2013-04-16 Thread Eactivist
I hadn't. (Don't think I've ever seen any interview, in fact.) Enjoyed it a lot. He could not only photograph very well, he could also talk about it very clearly. I didn't realize he smiled so much, that was good to find out. Marnie aka Doe :-) Thanks for sharing. In a message dated

Re: OT: Ansel Adams 1983 BBC interview (1 year before his death)

2013-04-16 Thread Eactivist
I had the same thought. But since he preferred BW, he probably would have found the first digital cameras disappointing for BW. Although he did shoot some in color too. Marnie aka DoeI really got a lot ouf of the interview. In a message dated 4/15/2013 4:38:00 P.M. Pacific Daylight

Re: OT: Ansel Adams 1983 BBC interview (1 year before his death)

2013-04-16 Thread Eactivist
One thing I found really fascinating in the video, Ansel often boosted the contrast way up. Especially on his most well-known photos. If he had done that in color it would have been immediately noticeable. In other words, he was a Photoshopper well before there was a Photoshop. So, yes,

Re: OT: Ansel Adams 1983 BBC interview (1 year before his death)

2013-04-16 Thread Eactivist
That is sooo cool, Joseph. Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 4/16/2013 1:46:09 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pentax...@mac.com writes: On Apr 16, 2013, at 12:33 , Paul Stenquist wrote: Ansel's BW images stand out as a result of his darkroom mastery. Afraid I have to stand with Paul

Re: OT: Lightroom 5 public beta available

2013-04-16 Thread Eactivist
I'm still on 2.X something. Maybe it's time to upgrade. M aka D :-) In a message dated 4/15/2013 2:51:48 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, m...@pobox.com writes: The most detailed change list I've seen so far is from Victoria Bampton (The Lightroom Queen):

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