Re: PESO: A Foyer in Black and White

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Very nice. Good eye for spotting it. Marnie In a message dated 10/4/2011 1:05:02 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pixelsmi...@gmail.com writes: From some downtown Denver shooting Sunday afternoon: http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/6211694703/in/photostream/lightbox/ Comments and

PESO - Ghirardelli

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
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Re: PESO - Hummingbird

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Those babies move fast, good grab. Marnie :-) In a message dated 10/5/2011 3:56:05 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jo...@panix.com writes: This year there seem to be about twice as many hummingbirds at the feeders as there have been in previous years. That still doesn't make them particularly

PESO - Dead Soldier

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
More and more I find myself branching out into different subject matters. Like, lately, I've become interested in shooting people. But it would be a long way down the road for me to become a street photographer. This guy was easy. Probably a little too static to be that interesting, but I

Re: PESO 2011 - 136 - GDG

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
That's nice. Like it. Good lines and clean. I don't particularly care for the photos you posted after this one that are super blur. Feel that they go too far on the blur to be very interesting. Just my .02 cents. HTH, and Have a Nice Day! Heh. Marnie :-) In a message dated 9/25/2011

Re: Ride Home

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Interesting collection. I like #4, the rain traffic shot the best. That's a keeper. Marnie :-) In a message dated 10/2/2011 2:24:43 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, christ...@caguila.com writes: Hi Everyone: This past week it rained virtually everyday--and a weird kind of rainy period it was.

Re: Memorial Park

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Very nice, very dramatic. Though I think it would have been better without the bird dead center -- tends to cut the picture in half and make two pictures. Sun one side and clouds the other. HTH, Marnie :-) In a message dated 10/3/2011 12:21:36 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

Re: PESO - Dead Soldier

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Well it was on the backside of the pier, so maybe (re sleep). But he definitely set it up deliberately so someone couldn't easily snatch the bike. Thanks for the comments. Marnie :-) In a message dated 10/6/2011 9:18:10 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: Like it,

Re: GESO - Hindu Temple Parade

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Nice frank. Really like the little girl shot (sans mask) and the three women at the end. Very colorful. Marnie :-) In a message dated 10/4/2011 9:33:59 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: I took these back in the summer. There's a Hindu Temple a couple of blocks

Re: PESO - last wave of summer

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
To view this photo, flickr asks me to sign-in. First time that has ever happened. Has it been removed? Marnie In a message dated 10/3/2011 6:14:51 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jarheadpho...@yahoo.com writes: This is my first post of a photo. Just too, too busy to do much more than lurk.

Re: PESO - And the Lord Said...

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Nice, frank. Marnie No comment re the title. ;-) In a message dated 10/6/2011 4:53:41 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: That's what I thought of when I saw the sunlight streaming through the clouds: Let there be light:

Re: PAW--Week 40--Seahorse Ghost-walker

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Not my cup of tea, although ghost walker is more successful I think. Marnie :-) In a message dated 10/5/2011 6:59:48 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, christ...@caguila.com writes: Hi Everyone: I'm having a very playful photographic week. I went with two pictures for this week because I like

Re: PESO - Dead Soldier

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
I actually had no idea if it was his bottle. But it makes a nice theme (and color counterpoint). It had more on the bottom, couldn't decide if cropping off extra cement helped or not. So thanks for your comments. Marnie In a message dated 10/6/2011 9:42:03 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

Re: Panny Love

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Yes. You raise a good point. But it's not the third generation for all camera brands, and I am curious what the others will do. Also been told there is a limited range of lenses for the Panny, so curious if they will come up with more. In other words, probably doesn't hurt to wait a year

Re: PESO - Dead Soldier

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, frank. Considering the all people shots you do, praise from you gives me a warm glow. Marnie :-) (I didn't know either. Didn't seem to be a street person, too well dressed. OTOH, it was pretty early morning -- 10-11 -- for a nap, unless he might be sleeping it off. Hard to

Re: PESO - Ghirardelli

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, Ken. I wasn't sure how much to punch it up. It had subtle colors and didn't want to lose them, so I might play with it more. I shot tons, so have more with more water too. Marnie :-) In a message dated 10/6/2011 12:04:48 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, kwal...@peoplepc.com writes: A

Re: PESO - Ghirardelli

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Heh. Okey, dokey. Good to know. Marnie In a message dated 10/6/2011 1:01:50 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, kwal...@peoplepc.com writes: 'punch it up' is overstating what I did - I simply set the white point in levels as far to the right without blowing out the high lights. [ :+ In

Re: Panny Love

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Hey, that's pretty good. Going to have to research it more. I was misinformed. Darn and drat, it is looking better and better. Heh. I wonder how shooting with mirrorless differs from shooting with a SLR? I mean in the mechanics of actually shooting. Marnie :-) In a message dated

Re: Panny Love

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Cool! We should be starting discussions of where to go tomorrow. I'll be back at you guys sometime tomorrow afternoon or evening. (Probably.) Consulting with Bruce first. Marnie In a message dated 10/6/2011 5:28:14 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jo...@panix.com writes: You'll probably get a

Re: PESO - Dead Soldier

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Heh. I can't tell what it is, Bourbon, Scotch? {Shrug.} Same diff. (Or maybe not). Marnie In a message dated 10/6/2011 5:41:51 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: Yeah, that might make the difference. I have to tell you, Marnie, when I saw the title I expected to see

Re: PESO - March!

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, Brian. Actually there was a lot of angst, they were just enjoying themselves at that point (because the March was ending. Oh, our sore feet. ;-)) I've got a more protesty one I will show, but I don't think it's as good a shot. Marnie :-) In a message dated 10/6/2011 7:04:05 P.M.

Re: That's a relief....

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
LOL. That's what makes photography such a fun hobby: the processing always lasts longer than the doing. Marnie ;-) In a message dated 10/6/2011 7:11:54 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, supera1...@fastmail.fm writes: Finally, after about 4 and a half weeks I've finished cataloguing my photos

Re: Hoya and Pentax

2011-10-06 Thread Eactivist
Maybe it's a hidden message. LOL. Marnie In a message dated 10/6/2011 3:43:26 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bruce.wal...@gmail.com writes: (I still can't believe they called it the Pentax Ricoh Imaging Company. Didn't one single exec pronounce the acronym out loud?) -bmw -- PDML

Re: PESO - March!

2011-10-05 Thread Eactivist
Heh. Thanks frank. Marnie :-) In a message dated 10/5/2011 1:50:48 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 2:04 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: I attended a march/protest in San Francisco on September 24th. It part of a world-wide environmental

Re: PESO - Eeeek!

2011-10-05 Thread Eactivist
Yup, the in a minute thing was intentional. Okay, it needs lightening (it was a very overcast day). Thanks for looking. Marnie :-) In a message dated 10/5/2011 1:17:49 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: On Tue, Oct 4, 2011 at 8:56 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote:

Panny Love

2011-10-04 Thread Eactivist
Went on a photography class field trip. Held a woman's Panny (I will see her again and nail down which version). She has telephotos for it as well as wide angles (which is something I was wondering about). Okay. I admit it. I fell in love. ;-) Just the right size and weight. I'll wait

PESO - March!

2011-10-04 Thread Eactivist
I attended a march/protest in San Francisco on September 24th. It part of a world-wide environmental event day sponsored by 350.org (Bill McKibben). If you want to know more go to http://www.350.org. This was a grab shot, they were moving quickly (toward me), but I am rather happy with

Re: Panny Love

2011-10-04 Thread Eactivist
I fell in love with her camera, naturally. Sheesh. I didn't mean it that way. But you knew that. So you have earned a... thwap Marnie :-) In a message dated 10/4/2011 3:53:16 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com writes: On 04/10/2011 19:36, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Went

PESO - Eeeek!

2011-10-04 Thread Eactivist
Taken the same day as the March! photo. Justin Herman Plaza, SF, has something crossing it that they call an urban zipline. I was waiting for the march people to start gathering and saw that guys were starting to use the zipline. So I positioned myself and waited... Just for fun.

Re: PESO - Me and Mum

2011-10-01 Thread Eactivist
Nice! Aw. Heh. I think I'd tone down the contrast a bit, but very nice photo. Marnie :-) In a message dated 9/29/2011 2:11:12 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, supera1...@fastmail.fm writes: G'day all Warning!! Cuteness Alert

Re: The Tao of the Compact

2011-10-01 Thread Eactivist
Jumping in late, but the older I get the less I want to cart around. Being a woman I was never that happy with the heaviness of a tripod anyway, and I have a Canon and their lenses are much heavier than Pentax's (on the whole, some of Pentax's telephotos, like the ones John F. has, are

Re: The Tao of the Compact

2011-10-01 Thread Eactivist
Thanks. I figured in about a year... but you're probably better at extrapolating than I, so two years sounds about right. I've never been an early adopter anyway. I tend want things to go through their initial get-the-kinks-out cycles first before I get on board. I think that instinctive

Re: PESO - Noodles Co.

2011-10-01 Thread Eactivist
It's okay, but I don't find it that compelling. The light is awfully bright and the people don't add a lot. It's an interesting building, though, so I'd try again. (Not knowing if you can.) HTH, Marnie :-) In a message dated 9/30/2011 6:44:21 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

Re: PESO: Last Daisy

2011-10-01 Thread Eactivist
Very nice. Though I'd like to see either less of the center or more of the petals. Hmmm, probably not clear. HTH, Marnie :-) In a message dated 9/30/2011 10:47:34 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, danmaty...@gmail.com writes:

Re: PESO: Last Daisy

2011-10-01 Thread Eactivist
Oops, meant more of the center or more of the petals. Drat. Reversed again. Marnie :-) In a message dated 9/30/2011 10:47:34 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, danmaty...@gmail.com writes: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963entr y=144 Comments and criticisms

Re: PESO - Attentive

2011-10-01 Thread Eactivist
Like! (Been on FB too much.) The little one crammed in there, is cute. Marnie :-) In a message dated 9/28/2011 6:33:42 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes: I gave a talk at the meeting near Madison last week. Fortunately I was able to rehearse it, with an audience that

Re: PESO - The End

2011-10-01 Thread Eactivist
Excellent. (Always loved that song.) An iconic shot. Marnie :-) In a message dated 9/15/2011 3:12:16 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, caka...@gmail.com writes: The song being sung is The End from Abbey Road. This shot is literally THE END of the concert, the last note played and last word sung,

Re: PESO - Fire Dance

2011-10-01 Thread Eactivist
Wow. Beautiful. Marnie :-) In a message dated 9/24/2011 6:47:55 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, peter...@gmail.com writes: Hi guys, Just back from 10 days R R in Ko Samui, Thailand. Took the K5 on a Camdapter wrist strap, the 18-135 zoom , a couple of filters (POL and ND 4X), FGZ 360 flash,

Re: PESO: The Cradle Will Fall

2011-10-01 Thread Eactivist
Pleasing leaf, but I would ligthen it up quite a bit to make it stand a little more out from the back ground. Lighten shadows, lighten, or more contrast. Something. HTH, Marnie :-) In a message dated 9/28/2011 8:45:49 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ldott...@gmail.com writes: Hi all, Here's

Re: PESO: Love in 45St

2011-10-01 Thread Eactivist
That's nice. Very romantic. The left side of the frame doesn't quite balance the right, but I have no suggestions on that. Not sure any cropping would be better. Very romantic. I'll let the guys comment on the gal. But does she know you're showing that? Heh. Marnie :-) In a message dated

Re: CD/DVD Copying Service

2011-09-30 Thread Eactivist
It helps. I've been wondering what good software would be. Thanks very much. Marnie :-) In a message dated 9/29/2011 1:15:35 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pixelsmi...@gmail.com writes: PS... the 101 Tips and Tricks dvd mentioned above is one that can be played on a computer, but not on a TV

Re: Peso - I'm outta here

2011-09-30 Thread Eactivist
Very nice, ann. Like the colors and curves. Marnie :-) In a message dated 9/28/2011 3:34:19 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ann...@nyc.rr.com writes: http://annsan.smugmug.com/Works-in-Print/Works-In-Progress/More-Critters/158 42756_C2Dvws/1/1497797564_Wpdmdfc/Medium just to say hello - I'm

Re: PESO - Fun House

2011-09-30 Thread Eactivist
Nice done. Marnie :-) In a message dated 9/29/2011 5:03:50 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes: The Wisconsin state capitol at sundown, with the cooperation of a neighboring building. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14307732 (K7, FA 50-200) Rick -- PDML

CD/DVD Copying Service

2011-09-29 Thread Eactivist
Just bomping in to ask a question. Been wanting to look at PESO's for a week and a half, but busy, busy, busy. I'll be looking in more seriously next week, and posting a few pics of my own that I rather like. BUT... a group I am involved in wants to copy a video on DVD. Sort of mass

Re: Capture Camera Clip in use - LOVE IT!

2011-09-13 Thread Eactivist
Okay, I'll bite. How are they different? Marnie the soon-to-be akaless In a message dated 9/13/2011 6:53:11 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jsessoms...@nc.rr.com writes: From: Steven Desjardins Amusement aside, I actually meant it. I can't imagine anything that heavy on my belt. Not being

Re: Capture Camera Clip in use - LOVE IT!

2011-09-13 Thread Eactivist
I have no idea who she was. Nevermind. Marnie In a message dated 9/13/2011 11:04:21 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jsessoms...@nc.rr.com writes: Okay, I'll bite. How are they different? Marnie the soon-to-be akaless In a message dated 9/13/2011 6:53:11 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

Re: September PUG - Self Portrait Gallery is up

2011-09-12 Thread Eactivist
Heh. You wish... Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/10/2011 3:36:09 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes: Fun seeing that again. I hadn't changed enough to warrant a new submission, so this old one will suffice. Paul -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Capture Camera Clip in use - LOVE IT!

2011-09-12 Thread Eactivist
That looks cool. I don't wear belts normally, but I suppose I could work something out. Thanks for the report. Marnie the almost akaless :-) (I'm a wuss, I think my equipment is too heavy.) In a message dated 9/12/2011 8:04:16 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, charl...@visi.com writes: I was

Re: Capture Camera Clip in use - LOVE IT!

2011-09-12 Thread Eactivist
Heh. I am a GIRL! (Well, a woman.) LOL. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/12/2011 4:20:32 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, webstertwenty...@gmail.com writes: Um, that seems like a too much information moment. On 9/12/2011 4:48 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote: Just what I need,

Re: September PUG - Self Portrait Gallery is up

2011-09-09 Thread Eactivist
Doesn't work with AOL's built-in IE browser (which is some older and off version). Works fine in the latest Firefox. Nice gallery! But, frankly, I have never worried about the below. ;-) I am now tempted to try for a self-portrait, one that hides as much of me as possible, of course. I

Re: OT PESO - On a Dime

2011-09-07 Thread Eactivist
Great action shot. Good one. Marnie the almost akaless The dime looks like it is on her belt. Heh. In a message dated 9/6/2011 4:52:15 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ozsav...@gmail.com writes: G'day All, http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6089/6116911692_756c54b228_o.jpg D700, AF-S 70-200mm @

Re: PESO - Shadow

2011-09-07 Thread Eactivist
Very pleasant. Marnie aka the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/6/2011 3:46:28 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes: Another taken on my way home from work last week: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14142975size=lg (K7, FA 24-90) Rick -- PDML

Re: PESO: The Good Guys Shop Here

2011-09-07 Thread Eactivist
Amusing. Nice shot. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/6/2011 2:32:07 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pixelsmi...@gmail.com writes: Overall, pretty disappointed with my photographic performance at this year's Nebraska State Fair. Only a handful of shots rise to the upper

Re: PESO: Heavy Metal Karaoke

2011-09-07 Thread Eactivist
Ohmigoddess. Heh. Interesting shot, nice complimentary background too. (Wish his toes weren't cut off, though.) But definitely an interesting guy. :-) Marnie the almost akaless In a message dated 9/3/2011 3:04:07 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, danmaty...@gmail.com writes: On Fri, Sep 2,

Re: PESO: Frosty Wood

2011-09-07 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, Dave. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/3/2011 3:50:52 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pentko...@gmail.com writes: Both are very nice. Dave On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 9:39 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: These are the only other pictures that I have taken in the last 12

Re: PESO: Signs of the Times

2011-09-07 Thread Eactivist
A good thing to take a picture of, but the rendering leaves a lot to be desired. Hope that helps, Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/3/2011 5:19:25 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, danmaty...@gmail.com writes:

Re: PESO - Water Bug

2011-09-07 Thread Eactivist
That's a water bike? Weird looking. Somehow, although I think the idea is good, this looks a little too crowded to me. HTH, Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/3/2011 3:50:59 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes:

Re: OT The 30 Harshest Artist-on-Artist Insults In History

2011-09-07 Thread Eactivist
#7 is great -- “I wouldn’t have noticed it except that it was so big.” But that one is good too, Bob. Heh. Marnie the almost akaless :-) A lot of those quotes were from Dali, which is no surprise really since he made his personality as famous as his paintings. Dripping (sarcasm) or

Northern California (NorCal) PDML Meet

2011-09-06 Thread Eactivist
A group of us, six so far, will be meeting up on Saturday, Oct. 29th. (Destination still to be determined.) THIS IS LAST CALL!!! ;-) (Those of you that have already said you can make it, you may ignore this.) If you live in Northern California and are new to PDML and/or a lurker, we'd

Re: PESO: Color I

2011-09-06 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, Dave. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/3/2011 3:48:54 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pentko...@gmail.com writes: Very nice, i ;like to dull red colour here. Dave On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 12:36 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote:

Re: PAW87 - Tunnel

2011-09-05 Thread Eactivist
Very nice. Has a universality to it. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/5/2011 2:59:11 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, li...@thrane.name writes: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA15mm, 1/25s, f/4.0, ISO100. DagT http://www.thrane.name/ --

Re: PESO: Cootchy, cootchy, coo

2011-09-05 Thread Eactivist
Cute! Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/5/2011 3:47:48 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes: I love shooting at the local farmers market. Lots of great moments. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14148155size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO - Stripes

2011-09-05 Thread Eactivist
Hehehehe. That's funny AND it makes a great photograph. Good eye. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/5/2011 4:58:27 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes: Another from my way home from work: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=14142974size=lg (K7,

Re: PESO: Listen Up!

2011-09-05 Thread Eactivist
By her grab of his head, she's made him a captured audience. One wonders if she's bawling him out or what. Nice one. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/4/2011 11:45:30 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, pnstenqu...@comcast.net writes:

Re: OT PESO - Lightpainting

2011-09-05 Thread Eactivist
Nice one, Dave. If it was me I'd tone down the flash a bit on the right side. But nice to see your night photography again. Enjoy it. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/5/2011 1:27:12 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ozsav...@gmail.com writes: G'day All, Something a bit

Re: GESO (4): Daffodils

2011-09-05 Thread Eactivist
It certainly is. Like them all, but especially the bee one. That may be one of the closest up bees I have seen on list. Like the way his wings align with the petals. Well done. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/3/2011 10:42:39 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

Re: PESO -- Scruffy Cormorant

2011-09-05 Thread Eactivist
Saw that in your 26 photos, which were quite interesting. But isn't scruffy cormorant an oxymoron? (Or something?) Marnie the almost akaless ;-) In a message dated 9/4/2011 12:09:18 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, webstertwenty...@gmail.com writes: Out and about documenting destruction and

Re: Happy Birthday Bong

2011-09-05 Thread Eactivist
Happy Bday Bong! (Our social networking site has let me down. ) Marnie the almost akaless ;-) In a message dated 9/5/2011 5:33:14 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bongmana...@gmail.com writes: Same to you Larry, enjoy your day! Bong :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT Monkey or drone?

2011-09-03 Thread Eactivist
I don't know seems sort of snide to me. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/2/2011 10:31:29 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bruce.wal...@gmail.com writes: A thoughtful piece on the future of the photographic art ... Perhaps an infinite number of monkeys with Instagram-enabled

Re: into lurk mode

2011-09-03 Thread Eactivist
PDMLers are annoying, aren't we? Heh. Good luck with your project. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/3/2011 12:52:47 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ann...@nyc.rr.com writes: things being what they are - I need to shut up for a while

Re: PESO: Frosty Wood

2011-09-02 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, T. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/2/2011 12:44:03 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, tb...@textuality.com writes: I don't like almost anything frosty except for gelati but I do like your pictures -T On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 6:39 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: These are

Re: PESO: Color I

2011-09-02 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, Jack. :-) Well, each picture is supposed to work as a stand alone, just fall into a series. Texture ! may not work, heavy texture and not many places for the eye to go. I have others that may be better. But that is why I show things onlist to see what works and what doesn't. :-)

Re: PESO Red

2011-09-02 Thread Eactivist
I like that one better, model-wise, the other is better exposure-wise. But that is not a bad shot at all considering the harsh outdoor lighting. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/2/2011 8:19:33 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bruce.wal...@gmail.com writes: On 11-09-02 10:13

Re: PESO: Color I

2011-09-02 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, Rick. Hmmm, maybe, I sort of liked it's faded color, but I suppose that might not make it bolder. Side of a train, if anyone hadn't guessed. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/2/2011 8:51:37 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes: I like it, but

Re: PESO: Texture I

2011-09-02 Thread Eactivist
Thanks Jack. Can't remember any smells, per se, but it was definitely a little creepy. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 9/2/2011 7:37:25 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jdavi...@yahoo.com writes: Obviously an extreme example of texture. Probably unique to me, but I can almost

Re: PESO: Frosty Wood

2011-09-01 Thread Eactivist
Thanks Bruce. I guess that one is the keeper. I liked the gradient too, not an equal amount of light all the way down. Thanks for looking. Marnie the almost akaless Very nice texture and light, #1 especially so. #1 works much better for me because

Re: PESO: Frosty Wood

2011-09-01 Thread Eactivist
Thanks for the input. Second probably looks like that. Heh. Marnie the almost akaless In a message dated 9/1/2011 11:06:07 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, p...@paper-ape.com writes: On 2011-08-31 07:39 , eactiv...@aol.com wrote: These are the only other pictures that I have taken in the last

Re: PESO: Frosty Wood

2011-09-01 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, Larry. I think Godfrey passed through my mind as I shot. Heh. I've thought of BW some to see, maybe I will. Marnie the almost akaless In a message dated 9/1/2011 11:11:54 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, l...@red4est.com writes: On Aug 31, 2011, at 6:39 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote:

Re: The Stolen Scream

2011-09-01 Thread Eactivist
Fascinating. Marnie the almost akaless - In a message dated 9/1/2011 1:46:49 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, fer.p...@gmail.com writes: I don't know if you saw this before: http://thestolenscream.com/ Summary: guy posts photo of himself screaming in flickr and couple of

Re: OT: FUNNY - but probably NSFW

2011-09-01 Thread Eactivist
Heh. I like the minute hand tapping their feet. Marnie the almost akaless -- In a message dated 9/1/2011 3:25:15 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, jsessoms...@nc.rr.com writes: I ran across this while searching for information on the ratification by the United States

Re: PESO: Boar's Head

2011-09-01 Thread Eactivist
Ditto. Like cool outside, hotter inside. Marnie the almost akaless In a message dated 9/1/2011 7:58:20 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rf.sulli...@gmail.com writes: Dan, The blue reflection in the window enhances this picture for me. Hope your power is back at home. Regards, Bob S. On Thu,

PESO: Texture I

2011-09-01 Thread Eactivist
I've decided to start a new series to revive my interest in photography. Maybe more than one series. The last series didn't go over so well, bit confusing to most. This series is so straight forward no one should have any problem getting it. ;-)

PESO: Color I

2011-09-01 Thread Eactivist
http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/color1.htm Comments welcome. Marnie the almost akaless :-) Pretty obvious what it is. -- 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

Re: PESO - Dogs allowed

2011-09-01 Thread Eactivist
Like it. Strikes my funny bone. Marnie the akaless :-) In a message dated 9/1/2011 5:47:45 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, dario.bona...@virgilio.it writes: Trying again. Will it show up this time? According to Capa's credo If your picture isn't good enough, you're not close enough, sometimes

Re: PESO - Frankenburger

2011-09-01 Thread Eactivist
Whoa. Kitsch for sure. LOL. Marnie the almost akaless ;-) In a message dated 8/31/2011 5:39:35 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rwomer1...@yahoo.com writes: This whole block of Niagara Falls (Canadian side) has some of the most delectable touristy kitsch available anywhere.

PESO: Frosty Wood

2011-08-31 Thread Eactivist
These are the only other pictures that I have taken in the last 12 months. (The other batch I took about two weeks ago, still processing -- some I have shown recently.) Taken last winter. I like old, weathered wood. http://www.mapphotography.com/PAWS/pages/frost1.htm

Re: PESO: Frosty Wood

2011-08-31 Thread Eactivist
Thanks mucho, Jack. I showed both because I couldn't decide which I liked best. You expressed what I liked subconsciously about each. :-) Shot straight downward last winter at the old deck in the back, when it was covered in frost. (Deck in the back of the house I bought. I will probably,

Re: PESO - The Group Photo

2011-08-31 Thread Eactivist
Yes, he looks a little underdressed. Heh. Again, a nice juxtaposition, frank. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 8/31/2011 10:43:46 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: Until things get sorted out I'm relegated to using public computers at the library

Re: PESO: Frosty Wood

2011-08-31 Thread Eactivist
Thanks, frank. :-) As to the second, hmmm. Not sure why. Loads for me. Oh, well. Marnie the almost akaless In a message dated 8/31/2011 1:56:24 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, knarftheria...@gmail.com writes: On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 9:39 AM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: These are the only other

Re: Irene

2011-08-30 Thread Eactivist
Heheheheheh. Marnie Maybe there was a subconscious connection on Tom's part. :-) (If it is #7.) In a message dated 8/30/2011 6:53:34 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, ann...@nyc.rr.com writes: When I first heard the reference to # 7 I thought Tom must be a Star Trek (next generation, I think)

Re: Pink Hot Rod

2011-08-30 Thread Eactivist
Wow, that IS pink. Marnie the akaless :-) In a message dated 8/29/2011 9:30:36 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, danmaty...@gmail.com writes: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963entr y=121 Comments Welcome Dan Matyola

Re: PAW--Week 34--Sunflower

2011-08-30 Thread Eactivist
Heh. ann, you were right. (She said I'd have to re-explain it, Cotty.) - repost Marnie the akaless (I will explain this once, then refer to it about two more times. When I first came on the Net everyone was using handles. As a single woman, younger, I also

Re: Totally off topic query

2011-08-30 Thread Eactivist
Drat. It sounded more interesting than that. Marnie the almost akaless In a message dated 8/30/2011 11:30:00 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, bruce.wal...@gmail.com writes: On 11-08-30 2:24 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Not to sound naïve, and I understand what Bob had to say, but what the heck

Re: PESO: No Kidding

2011-08-30 Thread Eactivist
Amusing. Marnie the almost akaless :-) In a message dated 8/30/2011 12:00:12 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, webstertwenty...@gmail.com writes: Irene really hit the Connecticut shoreline hard as far as the Power Grid was concerned. I blame people fighting to keep their scenic trees. Still I

Re: PESO - Fishy Falls 2

2011-08-30 Thread Eactivist
Nice shot. I doubt I'd want to get that close to it. Slippery footing. Well, evidentially tourists are climbing around on rock in Yosemite in sandals. People used to know that hiking boots are good for that. I guess they are thinking these locations are some type of amusement park where

Re: NorCal PDML Meet

2011-08-29 Thread Eactivist
John, I could give you a ride, if you're still in Walnut Creek. I am now in Concord. Our destination may not be that close to public transit. Not that we've settled on a destination yet. ;-) Okay, we've got a good-to-go from: Larry, John Francis, John Celio, Bruce, Godfrey and me. Raises

Re: Irene

2011-08-29 Thread Eactivist
Paul just doesn't like Bloomberg, that is all it is. Politics. ;-) to Paul. I think the hype was good, it could have been worse and they couldn't predict, when the hype started, that it would DEFINITELY drop down to a 1. Past experience said it was likely, but there was no way to know for

Re: Irene

2011-08-29 Thread Eactivist
Don't think so. I sort of remembering him saying #7 was good. That is why there wasn't an #8. Or he got involved with her before there could be an #8. ;-) Marnie In a message dated 8/28/2011 8:35:56 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rf.sulli...@gmail.com writes: Stan, Perhaps she was #7.

Re: OT: Daffynitions

2011-08-29 Thread Eactivist
Yup! Marnie the akaless :-) Mine are laugh lines. In a message dated 8/29/2011 8:01:42 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, danmaty...@gmail.com writes: WRINKLES: Something other people have, Similar to my character lines. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML

Re: Pentax Character?

2011-08-29 Thread Eactivist
Using a Canon, I think this has nothing to with Canon. It is poor photographers who don't spot meter people's faces. And, yes, don't shoot manually. Marnie the akaless {shrug} In a message dated 8/29/2011 12:38:14 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, drd1...@gmail.com writes: What I've noticed

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