Re: PESO 2007 - 51b - GDG

2007-12-14 Thread Brian Walters
Nice. I like the composition and the contrast in colour between the leaf and the background. Very simple but very effective (when do we see the stone and the door?) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au

Re: Paw ~ Liftoff ~

2007-12-15 Thread Brian Walters
the white border is too wide for the size of the image - it's a bit distracting. ('Junco', I assume, is the name of the bird species?) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ http://www.blognow.com.au/peso1

Re: PESO: Racing the Waves

2007-12-15 Thread Brian Walters
G'day Dave Nice idea but I don't think it's quite come off. The running girl needs to be more visible. Ask her to come back and then use not quite so lowish powered flash :-) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http

Fwd: PESO: Spokes and Shadows

2007-12-15 Thread Brian Walters
Hi all Not at all sure about this one. I keep going back to it and half the time I like it and the other half I don't. What say ye? Keep or dump? http://www.blognow.com.au/PESO/79901/Spokes_and_Shadows.html Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western

Re: PESO: Spokes and Shadows

2007-12-15 Thread Brian Walters
++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Looks like the subject has potential, but your capture has some issues - +the shadows are at odds with the subject the light is a bit harsh

Re: PESO: Spokes and Shadows

2007-12-15 Thread Brian Walters
the background white but not blown. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Dec 15, 2007, at 2:36 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Not at all sure about this one. I

Re: PESO: Racing the Waves

2007-12-15 Thread Brian Walters
Yes, but the 'flare' on lower right is the point of the image title - unless Dave S is being more obscure than usual.. :-) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting David J Brooks [EMAIL

PESO: Spokes and Shadows - Second Take

2007-12-16 Thread Brian Walters
++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia -- Find out how you can get spam free email. http://www.bluebottle.com/tag/3 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: Pentax gallery etc.

2007-12-17 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Tom Send them another message. It shouldn't take that long and there's no reason why they'd turn you down. For future reference, there's a PDML FAQ here: http://graywolfphoto.com/pentax/pdml-faq.html Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney

Re: PESO: Spokes and Shadows - Second Take

2007-12-18 Thread Brian Walters
suggestion of darkening it a tad more - seems a definite improvement although keeping the wall white is a challenge. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Dec 17, 2007 6:36 AM, Brian Walters [EMAIL

Re: Pentax gallery etc.

2007-12-18 Thread Brian Walters
Yes, that's certainly true Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Thomas Wannenburg [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thanks Brian and Henk, Its a really nice gallery so I would be proud to have

Re: PAW 2007 - 52, 52a - GDG

2007-12-18 Thread Brian Walters
They're both excellent but 52a is the one I prefer. I particularly like the pure black and white tones in the railing and background. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi

Re: Portland Fountains

2007-12-19 Thread Brian Walters
Yes, that makes sense. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Polyhead [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Anyway, since people are complaining, I did the only sensible thing, make it all even bigger

Re: Old News Photo

2007-12-19 Thread Brian Walters
What Keith and Ken said. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED]: What keith said. Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message

Re: GESO - In praise of the Pentax Optio -10,000+ clicks

2007-12-19 Thread Brian Walters
Very nice Gallery, Brendan. That W10 does a great job. I've been thinking about a digital compact as a 'go anywhere' camera and the W10 has now come in to serious consideration. Thanks for posting the images. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney

Re: PESO: Red-shoulder Breakfast

2007-12-20 Thread Brian Walters
Yes, I think the vertical crop is better balanced. How big an image were you left with after the crop? I find the 80-320 a real workhorse lens. Seems to perform much better than would be expected for a fairly low-spec lens. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters

Re: PESO ~ Winter Alder ~

2007-12-21 Thread Brian Walters
An attractive and simple composition. Great background. Well seen and nicley composed. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Good evening lady's and gentlemen

Re: PESO 2007 - 52e, 52f - GDG

2007-12-23 Thread Brian Walters
++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 23/12/07, Bob W, discombobulated, unleashed: Completely agree with Cottibles here. The first is the Alesha Dixon of photographs; the second is the Kate

Re: OT: OMG...

2007-12-23 Thread Brian Walters
Well... As one who has suffered from precisely that affliction, I find your suggestion (along with almost everything else your foul mouth spews out) highly offensive. Why don't you do us all a favour and piss off. Cheers (no, I take that back) Brian ++ Brian

Re: Happy Holidays!

2007-12-24 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Paul What an absolutely wonderful photo and what a delightful smile! Happy Holidays to you, Grace and your family and to everyone on the list. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting

Re: Merry Christmas.

2007-12-24 Thread Brian Walters
Same to you Dave - keep cool during the 38 C temperature predicted for later. (much cooler on the eastern side of the island.) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting David Savage [EMAIL

Re: OT: The modern world confuses me

2007-12-24 Thread Brian Walters
have Linux drivers that allow calibration of the display via the card. Consequently, on my monitor, images in Linux show poor detail in the shadows. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting

Re: January PUG is up

2007-12-24 Thread Brian Walters
++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Thank you Scott! Annsan...your New Orleans shot is wonderful! Bong On Dec 25, 2007 12:34 AM, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Tis the season

2007-12-25 Thread Brian Walters
And the same to you and yours. Down here it's a mid summer festival and so far it's been very festive.. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Have

Re: PESO: X-mas West Oz Style (part 1 of maybe more)

2007-12-25 Thread Brian Walters
://farm3.static.flickr.com//2135037256_8572f258e3_o.jpg A very comfortable 26 degrees over here, thank you. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL

Re: OT: The modern world confuses me

2007-12-25 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: - Original Message - From: Brian Walters Subject: Re: OT: The modern world confuses me Actually, 16 bit editing under Linux is possible using Cinepaint. I haven't used it although I'd be prepared to give it a try if I could find

Re: PESO: Caught this one late - autumn tree and clouds

2007-12-25 Thread Brian Walters
++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Digging through the archives as I was burning stuff to DVD, I found this image which I'd forgotten I'd taken. I tried to do it just the top

Re: Rechargeable batteries and chargers

2007-12-25 Thread Brian Walters
of the Energiser batteries Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED]: The Eneloops are very good at holding a charge over a long period of time

Re: OT: OMG...

2007-12-26 Thread Brian Walters
Setting up a new account there for PDML mail at this very moment Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Dec 26, 2007 3:51 PM, Doug Franklin

Re: PESO 2007 - 53a - GDG

2007-12-26 Thread Brian Walters
Yes, me too. Wonderful blue colour. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: From this morning's chilly walk ... I have done a couple of renderings

Re: OT: The modern world confuses me

2007-12-28 Thread Brian Walters
. It seems that version 3 for Linux, when finally released, won't be free. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Dec 29, 2007 4:58 PM, Cory Papenfuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Even if you start

Re: What Pentax body?

2008-01-02 Thread Brian Walters
Adding to what others have said, the Z20 allows setting aperture from the camera body - not sure about the Z10/Z50/Z70. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: PESO - Prayers

2008-01-02 Thread Brian Walters
Not too bad!! You're being excessively modest, my good man. I really like the composition with this one - probably wouldn't work quite as well without that vertical crack on the wall. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http

Re: PESO - cat's catch... cactus leaf

2008-01-03 Thread Brian Walters
Yes, nice looking, inquisitive feline but the lighting doesn't do the moment justice. Pity. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Axel Belinfante [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Just something I shot

Re: GESO: Holy Soul, Bridezilla, The Drones

2008-01-05 Thread Brian Walters
Great stuff! I really like 06, 09, 11, 14, 16, 34 Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Hi all, A gallery from last night at the temple of rock

Re: Pentax 645 Digital

2008-01-06 Thread Brian Walters
++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Timber [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I just made some search and found out that 2006's PMA there was a Pentax 645 Digital: http://www.pma-show.com/2006/digital_camera/pentax_review

Re: PESO - In A Hurry

2008-01-08 Thread Brian Walters
Nicely done. Definitely works much better with the larger image - the contrast between his face and the car is more distinct. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Adam Maas [EMAIL

Re: PESO: Hard-A-Ground

2008-01-08 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Jack Very well composed shot - the flowers in the foreground really give it a lift. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This was shot along the Pacific

Re: PESO - Senior Portrait

2008-01-08 Thread Brian Walters
than this attractive young lady. I think it's probably an example of cultural differences between the USA and Australia why 'Senior'? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Bruce Dayton

Re: PESO: Iceplant (or pigface to the aussies!)

2008-01-11 Thread Brian Walters
for the website I manage for an Australian native plant Society. http://asgap.org.au/c-ros.html Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Alastair Robertson [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://www.pbase.com

Re: PESO: looking back...

2008-01-12 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Bong I think both versions work but I have a slight preference for the colour version. Great title! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Bong Manayon [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Took

Re: Attn: list-boss: Free speech vs yelling fire in a theatre

2008-01-12 Thread Brian Walters
Yes, if it's the moron I suspect it is, I'm not surprised. His posts go straight to the deleted folder, unread. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I

Re: PESO: Iceplant (or pigface to the aussies!)

2008-01-12 Thread Brian Walters
better - gets rid of most of the out-of-focus plant in the top right. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- Get a free email

Re: Hilarious K20D photo

2008-01-15 Thread Brian Walters
++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Looks good, but it's missing a SmileCheck button. This is actually real. http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/EkppFuZuuVJFmtlTgi.html

Re: Peso Tree and Stones

2008-01-15 Thread Brian Walters
Very nicely composed - the alignment of the headstones really lead the eye into the image. The branches on the right are a bit distracting but I suspect avoiding them would have been difficult. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http

Re: PESO - Forest

2008-01-15 Thread Brian Walters
. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I'd like your feedback on which version of this you like better. First one has a very minor crop and the second was me

Re: PESO: More panoramic b/w

2008-01-15 Thread Brian Walters
Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Ralf R. Radermacher [EMAIL PROTECTED]: How's the sky on the other contributors' monitors? Anyone else using a calibrated display? Mine is callibrated

Re: Peso Tree and stone IV Re Shot

2008-01-16 Thread Brian Walters
You'll probably have a breakdown trying to get this scene just right. There seem to be limitations on what is possible. I prefer the original - it just seems better balanced despite the intrusion of the side branches. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western

Re: security breach question-- in other words, Help!

2008-01-19 Thread Brian Walters
like Registry and disk checks. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Yep! After a Norton Systme works upgrade on my old computer, Norton somehow

Re: PESO - Untitled

2008-01-20 Thread Brian Walters
, it'll be tomorrow morning before I'm sober again, too. and the world may look completely different then. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: PESO - Lollipops

2008-01-21 Thread Brian Walters
Really well done Frank - I like how the second post stands out from the rest and the texture in the pavement. Great BW conversion. The only thing I'd do is darken or clone out the small patch of foliage on the top right. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western

Re: First Pentax Gallery accepted photo

2008-01-26 Thread Brian Walters
artists' log in, using your password. If you are just viewing the images via the normal Pentax gallery URL, right clicking brings up the Flash settings menu. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL

Re: Peso Tree 1 Tree 2

2008-01-27 Thread Brian Walters
border to better define the whole image. I'd probably clone out the two birds on Tree 2 - they look a bit like dust spots. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: PESO - Request for PDML schwag buyers

2008-01-28 Thread Brian Walters
Nice shirt Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Ken Waller [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Mark's wish is my command ! http://mypeoplepc.com/members/kwaller/offwallphoto/id2.html

Re: Peso: Intense Gaze

2008-01-28 Thread Brian Walters
Insults?? Have I missed something? Great photo - the shallow depth of field works really well. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Between insults, I

Re: You suck at photoshops

2008-02-02 Thread Brian Walters
Go, Donny.. We feel your pain. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Amusing, and even a little bit educational PS tutorials. He's up to Ep 5 so far

Re: PESO - Tower and Crane.

2008-02-03 Thread Brian Walters
edge alone so that the tower still leans in. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Night shot in downtown Toronto http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawz/2237971823

Re: American Experience Grand Central Station

2008-02-05 Thread Brian Walters
Bill Thanks for posting that link. I'm fascinated by old railway structures and that is a magnificent building. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: DA 16-45 zoom

2008-02-07 Thread Brian Walters
Yes, use it as my standard lens on the DS. Very happy with its performance. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Steve Sharpe [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Does anyone own one of these? I

Re: PESO: First macro

2008-02-10 Thread Brian Walters
Very nice, Rick. I like the translucent effect. It might be improved by removing the stem on the left and possibly the out of focus vegetation on the right. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL

Re: Sensor Cleaning Question

2008-02-12 Thread Brian Walters
? I don't think so - it's what I do, although my sensor swab is home made. I agree with Charles, though. I use a full Pec Pad rather than cutting one up. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL

Re: GESO 2008 - things, mission district SF - GDG

2008-02-22 Thread Brian Walters
Really nice Godfrey - you have a great eye. Actually, so does the horse :-) - but my favorite is the GMC Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Four

Re: Australia Trip -- New Lens

2008-02-25 Thread Brian Walters
is a remarkably good lens for the price, and would complement the other lenses nicely. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- Get

Re: OT: ROTFLMAO

2008-02-27 Thread Brian Walters
by and let it happen, but a 5 metre python would give most people pause I'm no dog expert but does a silky-terrier cross qualify as a chihuahua? Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL

Re: Start-up lets you fix focus after snapping the shutter

2008-02-27 Thread Brian Walters
It would certainly improve most of my photos. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Walter Hamler [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Now that is something I would love to see!! Walt On 2/27/08

Re: OT: ROTFLMAO

2008-02-27 Thread Brian Walters
a buy back purchase and destruction of all semi-automatic rifles Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I think that the Australian firearms ban was pushed

Re: PESO: Night Moves

2008-02-28 Thread Brian Walters
Nicely done, but a bit scary.. Neither person seems to be watching where they're going and neither seems to be holding a steering wheel. Perhaps it adds to the excitement! Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http

Pentax Photo Gallery Statistics

2008-02-28 Thread Brian Walters
are doing well and bringing up third place. The other file lists the most popular lenses used. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL

Re: OT: ROTFLMAO

2008-03-01 Thread Brian Walters
The original article called it a chihuahua in the headline but a silky terrier cross in the text. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I would think even

Re: PESO: Farewell your Majesty

2008-03-05 Thread Brian Walters
be so noticeable if the ship was larger in the frame. Seems as if it wouldn't be a big task to clone most or some of them out (but then it wouldn't be an accurate image, I suppose!) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http

Re: PESO: Farewell your Majesty

2008-03-06 Thread Brian Walters
) when they passed each other. Seems like the rest of Sydney did :-) In the end, it was just a bit too much hassle. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL

Re: OT - OCR software

2008-03-12 Thread Brian Walters
don't think it's especially cheap if you want to buy it. http://download.abbyy.com/content/default.aspx There's a free product called 'Simple OCR'. Might be worth a look but I've never played with it. http://www.simpleocr.com/ Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters

Re: Bollards

2008-03-12 Thread Brian Walters
and very nice bollards they are too. Actually, *extremely* nice bollards. They have the authentic 'used', rusty look. Just a pity about the green hose - it sort of spoils the mood. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http

Re: Check....

2008-03-13 Thread Brian Walters
I did but it's not here Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: 1...2...3...check. -- -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL

Re: BESO - beach

2008-03-16 Thread Brian Walters
I like the colours and simple, uncluttered composition. Well done. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting Tim Bray [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Stands for Blog Every So Often, because that's how I

Re: PESO - A Mess of Messengers

2008-03-17 Thread Brian Walters
Excellent, Frank. I like the selective focus on the guy in the middle and his get out of my way or I'll run you down look . Pity the guy on the right looks so happy. :-) Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http

Re: In Memory of My Mom

2008-03-18 Thread Brian Walters
the time they had together. Warm regards Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia Quoting Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]: My mother fell asleep while watching television this morning and never woke up. She was 92 years old and passed without pain

Testing 1,2.....

2008-03-21 Thread Brian Walters
Sorry guys, I'm having problems posting and receiving with my Bluebottle account. Just wanted to see if this shows up. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL

Re: Testing 1,2.....

2008-03-21 Thread Brian Walters
Rats. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Well, I'm sorry to say it didn't show up. Brian Walters wrote: Sorry guys, I'm having problems

Re: PESO: Easter Lily

2008-03-21 Thread Brian Walters
Very nice, Wendy. getting close up really gives the image impact. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ Quoting wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED]: http://www.pbase.com/wendybeard/image/94473249

PESO: Cover Driving (and GESO)

2008-03-21 Thread Brian Walters
by about one third. http://www.blognow.com.au/PESO/84719/Cover_Driving.html And heres a small GESO of the day's shooting, some taken with the FA 80-320 mm. http://picasaweb.google.com/supera1000/ADayAtTheCricket?authkey=g3H8f80H-W0 Cheers Brian ++ Brian

Re: On the Verandah

2008-03-21 Thread Brian Walters
Very simple and effective. I like the subtle light and shadow. As Dave mentioned, the lower left detracts a bit - cropping just past the vertical post might improve it but I like it pretty much the way it is. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney

Re: PESO: Cover Driving (and GESO)

2008-03-22 Thread Brian Walters
:56 PM, Brian Walters wrote: http://www.blognow.com.au/PESO/84719/Cover_Driving.html Are you aussies still bowling underarm?! ;) - Dave -- -- Finally - A spam blocker that actually works. http://www.bluebottle.com

Re: PESO: Cover Driving (and GESO)

2008-03-22 Thread Brian Walters
Thanks Dave - didn't think about a panorama - something for next time maybe Cheers Brian ++ Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 10:56 AM, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all I haven't PESOed for a while

Re: PESO: Cover Driving (and GESO)

2008-03-22 Thread Brian Walters
. Paul On Mar 21, 2008, at 9:56 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Hi all I haven't PESOed for a while so here's one I took at the recent interstate cricket final in Sydney. I took most shots with the Tamron SP 300 mm f5.4 with its 2x adapter to try to get close to the action. It certainly

Re: Pentax SLR lineup

2008-03-22 Thread Brian Walters
Why the :-) Film's been dead here for 2 years and 10 months (since I bought the DS :-) Cheers Brian + Quoting David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 7:41 AM, Barry Rice [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey

RE: PESO: Cover Driving (and GESO)

2008-03-22 Thread Brian Walters
. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Walters Sent: 22 March 2008 01:57 To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Cover Driving (and GESO) Hi all I haven't PESOed for a while so here's one I took at the recent

Re: K-mount Cosina

2008-03-22 Thread Brian Walters
I've seen the Cosina Collector list before - it's a bit of a work in progress. I don't think anyone really knows how many models Cosina have produced over the years. I don't recognise the RT-1 specifically but I gave my son a CT-1 when he was about 18. It was second hand then and it's still

Re: Cover Driving (and GESO)

2008-03-22 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Christine Thanks. I'm well past my first half century. Hoping to remain 'not out' for some time yet! :-) Cheers Brian ++ Quoting Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED]: And heres a small GESO of the day's shooting, some taken with the FA 80-320

Re: PESO: Cover Driving (and GESO)

2008-03-22 Thread Brian Walters
PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brian Walters Sent: 22 March 2008 01:57 To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Cover Driving (and GESO) Hi all I haven't PESOed for a while so here's one I took at the recent interstate cricket final in Sydney. I took most shots

Re: PESO: Cover Driving (and GESO)

2008-03-23 Thread Brian Walters
Ouch! Surely someone can spike Sidebottom's water bottle. Or something. Cheers Brian Quoting David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On Mar 23, 2008, at 12:33 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Har but you're right. The Kiwis seem to be giving the English a bit of a whacking

Re: GESO: Easter day trips

2008-03-25 Thread Brian Walters
this Easter... as normal, nothing great from a photographic POV. but we had a good time. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rileyelf/sets/72157603523565455/ Comments always welcome. Cheers, Drew. -- Brian Walters Western Sydney

Re: Photoshop Express

2008-03-27 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Manuel Looks interesting. Thought I'd give it a try but discovered it's only USA for now. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 18:56:40 -, Manuel

Re: Photoshop Express

2008-03-28 Thread Brian Walters
not sure about editing photos online. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:25:57 +0900, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Here is a similar suite of online applications

OT: Enablement (of sorts)

2008-03-28 Thread Brian Walters
wheelbarrow? and b) why did I only photograph half of it? Well a) It's a beautiful wheelbarrow. b) The viewfinder isn't state of the art either. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http

Re: OT: Enablement (of sorts)

2008-03-28 Thread Brian Walters
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Re: Photoshop Express

2008-03-28 Thread Brian Walters
, 2008 at 8:58 PM, Brian Walters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe I misunderstood what Photoshop Express is all about. My impression was that it was a Picasa-like application with a few photo editing tools thrown in for good measure. I'm interested in looking at it as a photo gallery

RE: Photoshop Express

2008-03-28 Thread Brian Walters
Ssshhh Don't tell anyone, but so did I. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:42:51 -, Manuel Magalhães [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: Hello Brian I am from Portugal

Re: PESO 2008 - 55 - GDG

2008-03-29 Thread Brian Walters
Hmmm Seems I'm the odd one out (not for the first time) :-) I prefer the full frame, but not by a large margin. Wonderful tone. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ On Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:25

Re: PESO: Through the Window at McDonald's: A Family Cell Phone Moment

2008-03-29 Thread Brian Walters
Hi Christine A very appealing image. Perfectly timed. The reflections are a little distracting, mainly because it isn't immediately obvious that they are reflections. It's still a 'keeper' though. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http

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