Re: GESO: What I did on my summer vacation

2006-10-02 Thread Doug Brewer
Speaking of Erwitt, he was in town the other day. I took my wife up to Lexington to see an exhibition of a friend's paintings at the UK Art Museum. While we were there, we wandered through some other exhibits on site, and found a room that had several of Erwitt's prints on the walls. After

Doubled Notices, a message from the List Guy

2006-10-02 Thread Doug Brewer
A number of people have written me to let me know the server is sending out double password notices. Indeed, I got a set at my work address. I'm not certain what is causing this, but I suspect some mucking about by the hosting company; I've gotten a couple odd messages from their auto-notic

Re: OT: Back, and I have no class

2006-10-02 Thread Doug Brewer
On Oct 2, 2006, at 2:40 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > Some friends and I went to Disney World in Florida a few years > ago. We > expected crowds but it was just us and 6 other people, no lines... > It was wonderful. > Yeah, we were at DisneyWorld a couple years back, arriving as Ivan was blowin

Re: Doubled Notices, a message from the List Guy

2006-10-02 Thread Doug Brewer
On Oct 2, 2006, at 10:58 AM, DagT wrote: > > Strange! > > Not only did they know my previous password, they changed it as > well... "They" don't know anything. It's just the software reacting to something. > > > Either you´ve pushed some wrong button or we have a security problem. Neither.

Re: Doubled Notices, a message from the List Guy

2006-10-03 Thread Doug Brewer
On Oct 3, 2006, at 8:01 PM, John Coyle wrote: > Sorry to be a bother Doug - I can't get in with either password! I > assume > my Administration Address is my email address? > > John Coyle > Brisbane, Australia Are you trying to get into the subscriber list area? You can't. I am the Admin.

Re: Home recovering from surgery

2006-10-04 Thread Doug Brewer
On Oct 4, 2006, at 6:29 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Don Sanderson wrote: > >> Sutures? >> I'm jealous, all I ever get is staples! ;-) > > Staples? We'd 'ave been glad to 'ave staples! When I was a young man > we used to 'ave to bind our wounds up with duct tape. *Used* duct > tape! Luxury! We

Re: VS: NEW_PUG - questions

2004-04-12 Thread Doug Brewer
At 10:14 AM 4/12/04, throwing caution to the wind, William Robb wrote: He's setting up a mailing list dedicated to cameras and photography, and leaving you with the one about racing cars, beer, scotch whisky, and politics. William Robb hmmm. Seems like I should get first choice of the two.

Re: GFM and *ist D (now veering OT)

2004-04-13 Thread Doug Brewer
At 11:50 AM 4/13/04, throwing caution to the wind, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, if you shoot RAW then you HAVE to post process to turn it into JPEG. I am still talking the honor system here. Allow only shooting in JPEG and allow no post processing. People will really cheat? I doubt it. I think i

Re: OT: PDML emails

2004-04-15 Thread Doug Brewer
At 02:38 PM 4/15/04, throwing caution to the wind, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I don't consider it a problem, just a "feature" of the PDML It's the nature of email, not confined to the PDML. If a server is busy somewhere in the pipe, then that may make email back up and go a different route, which

ok, now I'm cool

2004-04-16 Thread Doug Brewer
I am the proud owner of an *istD. Just a few questions. 1.) Is digital photography better than film photography? 2.) So, how does this thing work? 3.) If I use this camera, will I go blind? 4.) What's the capital of South Dakota? 5.) Who was the guitar player on "Whiter Shade of Pale?" 6.) If

Re: Lost In the Woods

2004-04-22 Thread Doug Brewer
It can be disconcerting. I carry both a compass and a flashlight in my bag, and have been known to stuff a Columbia jacket in there as well. The most absolutely and irrevocably lost I have ever been, though, was in Granada, Spain. You wouldn't think so, it being all urban and everything, but oh

Re: K10D sample pix and manual

2006-10-05 Thread Doug Brewer
On Oct 5, 2006, at 4:12 PM, Bertil Holmberg wrote: > Looks like at least one of the images was shot a month ago (Sep 3rd, > EXIF data). So why weren't they displayed at Photokina? > > Bertil They only just found the SD card in the washer. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://p

Re: PESO - Another Cormorant

2006-10-05 Thread Doug Brewer
On Oct 5, 2006, at 4:11 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > Have faith Frank. (I'll see what I can do about photographic proof of > Santa for you... um... http://www.alphoto.com/images/bummer.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

K1D aperature simulator survey, part Deaux

2006-10-12 Thread Doug Brewer
Lon, please do not presume to speak for the list. If you wish to communicate your desires to Pentax, and I encourage you to do so if you feel so moved, please communicate your desires as a Pentax user, or a group of Pentax users, but don't try to pass it off as the unified position of the PDML,

Re: K1D aperature simulator survey, part Deaux

2006-10-12 Thread Doug Brewer
Lon Williamson wrote: > I'll word it carefully. Everyone will see it before it is sent. I may > leave out the names > of respondents and any reference to PDML. I sure don't want the > listmeister upset at me. > > -Lon Not to worry. I'm not upset. I find the whole thing sort of amusing. --

Re: OT - loss of a PDML member

2006-10-13 Thread Doug Brewer
Grant H wrote: > I am sad to announce the death of PDML member Powell Hargrave, who was my > brother. Thank you for letting us know, Grant. Powell was a valued member of the PDML family, and we'll miss him, as I know you will. Doug Brewer -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pd

Re: K1D aperture simulator, part Three (III)- NOT

2006-10-15 Thread Doug Brewer
e two. My son cracks up when the wookies are wearing the storm trooper helmets, and I love doing the "sneak Force" move on him. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: One for Pentax 67 owners

2006-10-17 Thread Doug Brewer
Mark Roberts wrote: > Michael Reichmann clearly still has a soft spot for the Pentax 67 and > occasionally has some interesting pieces related to it. Check out this > baby: > > http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/lenses/Pentax-800mm.shtml > :) > > huh. Is that lens green? -- PDML Pe

Re: Show in Japan

2006-10-17 Thread Doug Brewer
ne thread pattern. They all say this is moire, and are > not all concerned about it. > > Ken Well, that's it. The camera is useless. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: High ISO Images

2006-10-17 Thread Doug Brewer
xpress my displeasure, and shoot with something else. And get on with my life. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com On Oct 17, 2006, at 11:49 PM, Joseph Tainter wrote: > > What's going on here? > > Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

OT: Happy Birthday, Bill Owens

2006-10-18 Thread Doug Brewer
Yesterday was Bill's birthday, though I got myself too involved in my day to remember to post something about it. Sorry, Bill. Given what Bill has been through the last couple years, I think this milestone is worthy of grand celebration. Please join me in wishing Bill many, many happy returns.

RE: High ISO Images

2006-10-19 Thread Doug Brewer
Joe, Don't take it personally. I certainly didn't mean it that way. You just happened to provide the post that made me want to reply to =all= the worriers. I consider you a valuable member and am always glad to see your photos, especially the ones featuring decaying structures. But you do ring

Re: I have to start a blog

2006-10-20 Thread Doug Brewer
Mark Roberts wrote: > ... just so I can be as cool as Frank Theriault and Doug Brewer! > > yuh, you might want to aim a little higher. unless you want to reduce your coolness, of course. Far as reaching my level, of course. Frank remains as cool as ever. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: I have to start a blog

2006-10-20 Thread Doug Brewer
David J Brooks wrote: > Will that mean we'll have a PDML section AND BLOG PDML sectin at GFM > next year.?? > > BTW, how does one start up one anyway. > > Dave Mark's just being modest. He already has a blog, though its title is not safe for work. Needs to be updated. blogger.com is a good

Re: I have to start a blog

2006-10-20 Thread Doug Brewer
Mark Roberts wrote: > > You underestimate yourself. (BTW: Whence comes "cog" as a term for > describing yourself?) No one ever went wrong underestimating me. For the answer to the parenthetical question, you can, natch, see my blog. Am I a stat whore, or what? > > Now the question arises, "

Re: I have to start a blog

2006-10-20 Thread Doug Brewer
Bob Sullivan wrote: > Doug, > I don't know. I think Frank took a step back in coolness when he > passed the bunny ears along to his daughter. > Regards, Bob S. Good point, Bob. Frank, can you defend this action? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pd

Re: I have to start a blog

2006-10-20 Thread Doug Brewer
On Oct 20, 2006, at 6:50 PM, Bob W wrote: > after a certain age having a blog is about as cool as dancing at a > wedding... > > -- > Cheers, > Bob yep. sorta like being a photographer. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Just a Tourist Photo

2006-10-22 Thread Doug Brewer
On Oct 22, 2006, at 7:55 PM, Joseph Tainter wrote: > My wife wanted to feed the pigeons: > > http://www.fotocommunity.com/pc/pc/mypics/535671/display/6997754 > > Joe That's a fun shot. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

Re: Way OT: How I spent my summer

2006-10-22 Thread Doug Brewer
ave it ready for submission in > about eight weeks. This explains in part while I've done nothing more > than photograph my granddaughter this summer. > Paul I once had hope of becoming a novelist, but it turned out that shorter genres were more fitting for my "talent.

Re: my Greece photos are online

2006-10-23 Thread Doug Brewer
On Oct 23, 2006, at 11:04 PM, Amita Guha wrote: > Hi everyone, > > Here are my photos from Greece. There are 85 - and that was after lots > of editing! Hope you enjoy. > > Amita coughURLcough Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT - Beware the Troll

2006-10-24 Thread Doug Brewer
On Oct 24, 2006, at 7:48 PM, Tom C wrote: > FWIW > > http://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/troll.htm > > > Tom C yeah, uh, Tom, your security check threw up some red flags. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.ne

Re: OT - Beware the Troll

2006-10-25 Thread Doug Brewer
Scott Loveless wrote: > On 10/25/06, Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>Hmmm. >> >> >>>Domination Trolls: This is where the trollers' strategy extends to the >>>creation and running of apparently bona-fide mailing lists. >> > Gee, Cotty, what are you trying to say? Should JCO start his

Re: what does a dirty lens or filter lead to?

2006-10-27 Thread Doug Brewer
> Subject: Re: what does a dirty lens or filter lead to? it leads to dirty pictures. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D aimed as D200 killer/Translation of interview

2006-10-31 Thread Doug Brewer
K.Takeshita wrote: > On 10/31/06 5:46 AM, "Ken Takeshita", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >>Quick and dirty translation of Tatamiya Interview > > > Last night, I posted a complete and literal translation of the entire > interview with Pentax's Tatamiya. > However, it did not show up anywhere in

Re: K10D aimed as D200 killer/Translation of interview

2006-10-31 Thread Doug Brewer
K.Takeshita wrote: > On 10/31/06 11:23 AM, "Doug Brewer", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >>Ken, it was held for my approval/disapproval due to its size. I've just >>gone in and accepted the message and it should show up on the list soon. > > >

Re: GESO: Halloween flash fun

2006-11-02 Thread Doug Brewer
Hey Juan, you weren't there during the shoot-out, were you? Nice work, btw, as always. I keep hoping someone at my house will buy me your book. Doug > On Nov 1, 2006, at 1:55 PM, Juan Buhler wrote: > > >>Last night I went to Castro street for halloween. I shot these with >>the istD, 16-45/4,

Re: LX leatherette reglueing

2006-11-07 Thread Doug Brewer
He's gone walkabout, mate. On Nov 7, 2006, at 5:16 PM, frank theriault wrote: > > Oh, Cesar? Where's Cesar when we need him? > > cheers, > frank Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - Flower Faery

2007-01-22 Thread Doug Brewer
Scott Loveless wrote: > Taken over the weekend. K100D, 18-55 at 43mm, ISO800, f4.5. Auto > contrast, levels, color correction, a little unsharp mask, and save > for web. Any feedback is appreciated, especially technical gripes. > > http://picasaweb.google.com/sdloveless/PDMLPESO/photo#502289250

Re: K10D Firmware Download(?)

2007-01-23 Thread Doug Brewer
Jack Davis wrote: > I was fairly sure I'd stumble some in attempting to implement this > firmware update, but I'm getting absolutely nowhere. > Running Windows XP. > I downloaded it to my desktop from the Pentax site, but can't retrieve > it. Don't know how many times I've seen the screen stating (

Re: PESO - Flying

2007-01-23 Thread Doug Brewer
Bruce Dayton wrote: > I'd like some feedback on this. The issue is whether to crop it or > not. What I like about this presentation is that you can get the > sense of them flying over the trees. Cropping removes that context. > On the other hand, there is sufficient detail in the ducks to handle

Re: Lenses stolen

2007-01-24 Thread Doug Brewer
mike wilson wrote: >>From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > >>Bo-Ming Tong > > > Odd. That guy is a well-respected member of a number of lists/forums. Yeah, he produced the first real Pentax FAQ, back in the day, and I am pretty sure he hung out here for a while. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Re: I gotta brag

2007-01-29 Thread Doug Brewer
William Robb wrote: > We had the annual obedience trial at the old dog club this weekend. > My little Rottie puppy won a PCD title in three trials, and qualified in all > four trials. > http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/brag/jester_pcd.html > > Pentax content: > K10D 40/2.8 LTD. > > William Robb

Re: Peso: salt & pepper shakers

2007-02-07 Thread Doug Brewer
On Feb 4, 2007, at 5:40 PM, William Robb wrote: > > She doesn't come with it. > (I asked). must....resist... Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Winter Ice Storm Warning PESO

2007-02-14 Thread Doug Brewer
Cory Papenfuss wrote: > Burned up an hour on the way to work this morning only to find out > that work started late anyway due to the ice. > > http://www.ee.vt.edu/~mythtv/PESO/6/ > > -Cory > that's a hell of a shot, Cory. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/

Re: *ist D Oh so quiet!

2007-02-14 Thread Doug Brewer
David J Brooks wrote: > I forget How do we describe the 6x7 mirror slap. > > Train, dump truck, camel sneezing???:-) > > Dave Best that I recall, someone posted that it sounded like a table falling over. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml

Re: photos from my little exhibit this past weekend and a displayidea

2007-02-15 Thread Doug Brewer
William Robb wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "ann sanfedele" > Subject: GESO: photos from my little exhibit this past weekend and a > displayidea > > > >>the black and white shots here : >> >>http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5597132 >> > > > HAR!! > Looks a lot like

EXIF info

2007-02-15 Thread Doug Brewer
For some reason, the people who control the money for the City don't think I necessarily have to have the absolute latest Photoshop on my work computer so I can work on my personal photography. hmpf. So anyway, I'm still at PS7 here, and so I have to convert my PEF or DNG shots using a 3rd par

Re: EXIF info

2007-02-15 Thread Doug Brewer
On Feb 15, 2007, at 4:15 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Doug Brewer wrote: > >> Any guidance is appreciated. > > Convert the RAW file into a JPEG, without worrying about appearance, > using Pentax software. This *will* have the EXIF info, but won't look > the way you l

OT: Well, at least we know the motive...

2007-02-15 Thread Doug Brewer
Saw this headline: Mom Accused Of Killing Kids To Undergo Forensic Evaluation that's some pretty intensive coursework. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PENTAX Photo Gallery

2007-02-15 Thread Doug Brewer
submitting images, please >> send a >> request to [EMAIL PROTECTED] to receive your unique artist >> log-in >> code. This e-mail address is strictly for requesting the log-in >> and for >> questions pertaining to the photo gallery. All other questions and >&

Re: PESO - photo_id=5600820

2007-02-16 Thread Doug Brewer
Tom C wrote: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5600820 > > Tom C. > > > Ken wants you to crop out about half the sky, but I think he's wrong. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - photo_id=5600820

2007-02-16 Thread Doug Brewer
Mark Roberts wrote: > Doug Brewer wrote: > > >>Tom C wrote: >> >>>http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5600820 >> >>Ken wants you to crop out about half the sky, but I think he's wrong. > > > What sky? That's Tom's base

Re: EXIF info

2007-02-17 Thread Doug Brewer
On Feb 16, 2007, at 6:26 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: >> >> Now why didn't I think of this? > > Your mind is too highly trained, probably. *cough* Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: My Blog page

2007-02-19 Thread Doug Brewer
On Feb 19, 2007, at 1:39 PM, David J Brooks wrote: > I'm going to have a weekly spelling bee.:-) > > Dave so then it would read "bee weekly"? Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Uploading to the new Pentax Gallery

2007-02-21 Thread Doug Brewer
Joseph Tainter wrote: > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artist?action > > Okay, how does this thing work? I don't even see a way to view what's there. > > I'm not a professional, so I suppose I cannot submit. That's okay. But > do you have to be a registered "artist" just to view what is there

Re: LR 1.0 : my first cock-up ...

2007-02-21 Thread Doug Brewer
William Robb wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "Tim Øsleby" > Subject: RE: LR 1.0 : my first cock-up ... > > > I can relate to that feeling :-) > After a cock-up (is that a family friendly word?) I try telling myself to > TACOC (take a cup of coffee), while taking a deep breath. Some

Re: Boy with cow's head

2007-02-23 Thread Doug Brewer
Jack Davis wrote: > Have you no shame? > > Jack Jack wants to know if you have no shame. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: GESO

2007-02-24 Thread Doug Brewer
comments, critiques...all welcome. > > Cheers > James Messervy Very nice job, James. And K. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PixMania.com anyone?

2007-02-24 Thread Doug Brewer
On Feb 24, 2007, at 10:24 AM, Tim Øsleby wrote: > I'm waiting for them to shuffle my gods. um, Mark? Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Happy, happy, Doug

2022-11-20 Thread Doug Brewer
Thank you, Paul! Thanks also to Godders, Mike, Chainsaw, and Annsan! Very chill day with an overdose of pizza. Worse things could happen to me. On 11/20/22 9:41 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Happy birthday to our guru and list protector, Doug Brewer! Paul -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PDML - PDFG ?

2023-01-07 Thread Doug Brewer
I've given up on FB. If y'all had rather have someone else in charge, please let me know. On 1/6/23 7:30 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Just as a matter of interest, is there any interest in a Pentax Discussion Facebook Group? I admin a FB group with over 800 members, it’s quite fun. Photos are p

Re: Apple iCloud -- Arrgh

2023-01-07 Thread Doug Brewer
Rick, look for the iCloud settings under your Apple ID. You can turn it off there. On 1/7/23 4:30 PM, Rick Womer wrote: For some reason, my two Macs (one for work, the other for photos) have decided that everything that I want to save should be saved to iCloud. I don’t want anything on iCloud

Re: OT Mail list restrictions

2023-01-08 Thread Doug Brewer
Hi, Larry. Sorry for the slow response. I have been migrating to a new computer and have just today gotten my email client set up, with all that entails. Loosening the size restrictions might be possible, but not if there is a significant cost increase. We ran out of money in the pdml account

Donations to the cause

2023-01-08 Thread Doug Brewer
Gang, if you wish to help with keeping the hamsters who power the pdml in fine fettle, you can shoot a few bucks to my email at paypal. I also have a venmo account, (at DFBrewer) if you swing that way. Other options entertained if you contact me. Thanks -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Re: Donations to the cause

2023-01-08 Thread Doug Brewer
came through fine, Rick. Thanks. On 1/8/23 5:44 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Doug, I sent a contribution via PayPal an hour or so ago. The site was acting weird, so let me know if you don’t get it. Cheers, Rick -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdm

Re: How large is too large...

2023-01-11 Thread Doug Brewer
My current catalog shows a shade over 140K with nary a hiccup, so I think you're good. On 1/11/23 5:50 PM, Rick Womer wrote: …for a Lightroom catalog? Mine has 54,590 images on it today. It seems to work fine (knocking wood); the only problem is that the list of folders along the left side is

Re: What Pentax gear is on your shopping (or wish) list?

2023-01-16 Thread Doug Brewer
I shoot 100 percent of my studio work, and about 99 percent of location work, with Pentax. It's mostly the K1, with occasional K3 sightings, the bulk of the shots with either the FA50 1/4 or the old 77 Ltd. Other lenses like the FA35/2 and the FA20-35/4 ride along for use when circumstances dem

Re: PESO: Portrait

2023-02-20 Thread Doug Brewer
Very nice, Bill. Great subjects. I'm certain they're thrilled. Or at least the Mom. Baby probably doesn't care. On 2/19/23 9:12 PM, Bill wrote: One of my planned shoots did go ahead today. My other subject came down with a case of Norovirus, which put a real crimp on his day. Maybe next weeken

Re: OT Laptops and photo editing

2023-03-06 Thread Doug Brewer
I recently ran into the same set of decisions, having decided that my 2012 MBP was too decrepit to handle things as well as it used to, and I needed something for travel and location work that could handle some culling and light editing until I could get the files back home to my workhorse comp

Re: OT Laptops and photo editing

2023-03-07 Thread Doug Brewer
Just as a comment, I have a relatively heavy photo load when I'm busy, and I push my devices pretty hard. Much of my decision path was colored by that, and I went with what I thought could handle it. I do not know your needs, and it is entirely possible that what I have would be overkill for yo

Re: RIP Dan Matyola

2023-05-11 Thread Doug Brewer
Well, this is certainly sad news. Dan was a genuinely good guy, an unfailingly positive presence here on The List, and a joy to interact with off list. The moderator request queue will never be the same. I can't think of many photographers who had Dan's gift of keeping his photos in their own

Re: PDML-UK Part 2

2023-05-20 Thread Doug Brewer
ially that bastard Doug Brewer ;-) I still haven't had time to really go through any of the photos I've taken so far. I'll try to post some soon but despite the best of intentions it may not happen till we get back to the States. Then I'll have to act fast because the Grandfather Mo

Re: PDML-UK Part 2

2023-05-23 Thread Doug Brewer
much better On 5/22/23 4:35 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Doug Brewer wrote: wait a sec. I'm reasonably certain my parents were married when they found me. Sorry. I'm still on Lindisfarne so I suppose you should be a "Scurvy Dog" then? I can never keep these things straight.

Re: Whatever became of this lens?

2023-06-15 Thread Doug Brewer
I have had one since it was first announced and guard it zealously. I'd imagine other owners are just as protective. Looking at my current catalog, I see it is eclipsed only by the FA50 1.4 in number of photos produced. I'm not certain how many were produced but I'm damn glad I got one. On 6/

Re: back again (I assume)

2023-12-01 Thread Doug Brewer
Hi Henk, for some reason, gmail was bouncing messages from the PDML, and it was enough to pass the unsub threshold. Nothing personal. Glad you found your way back. On 12/1/23 5:30 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: Yesterday I was dumped from the list with a message: "suppose we'll survive without yo

Re: Let's test the list!

2023-12-06 Thread Doug Brewer
I almost said something. On 12/6/23 5:21 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: By the way, I'd like to apologise for the errant apostrophe in "Server God's". I don't know what got into me. Mark Roberts wrote: Are the Server God's happy? -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an e

Re: Let's test the list!

2023-12-06 Thread Doug Brewer
In all the many years I've had this list, I've only ever blocked one person, and it wasn't you, Otis. On 12/6/23 3:21 PM, Otis C. Wright, Jr. wrote: The last time I "tested" the list I was banned for over a year. I'm reluctant to go down that road again... Otis Wright -- %(real_name)s P

Re: change in mail address

2023-12-07 Thread Doug Brewer
gmail has always provided its own set of challenges and mysteries for pdml traffic. On 12/7/23 12:48 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: Many posts from pdml such as those from Brian still do not arrive in my gmail box. Having office 365 I have decided to switch to outlook as a trial. Henk -- %(real_nam

Re: Let's test the list!

2023-12-07 Thread Doug Brewer
Rick, have you spoken to your power provider? I mean, we're aware of your history with electronic equipment and some software packages, but this kind of event is not normal. On 12/7/23 5:48 PM, Rick Womer wrote: I don't know about the server gods, but some gods somewhere weren't happy with my

Re: Happy Birthday, Ann!

2023-12-10 Thread Doug Brewer
Indeed. Hope it's worthy of a visit from the authorities, Annsan. On 12/10/23 10:42 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Happy birthday to the First Lady of the list! Hope you have a wonderful day!! Paul -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBS

Re: Headphone query (waaaay off-topic, I know)

2023-12-12 Thread Doug Brewer
Some possibilities: https://www.igeeksblog.com/best-equalizer-apps-for-iphone-ipad/ On 12/12/23 12:05 PM, Rick Womer wrote: One of my non-photographic passions is listening to classical music. I have a pair of Sennheiser PXC 550 II headphones that I like a lot, usually playing recordings sto

Re: System damage from surge--still struggling

2023-12-21 Thread Doug Brewer
No solid suggestions regarding whom to approach, I'm afraid, but I am curious about what happens when LR attempts to open the catalog. On 12/20/23 12:59 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Well, I have the Mac OS working again, and Lightroom Classic opens… but I can’t get it to open my catalog. I have spen

Re: Fwd: Help! I've been unsubscribed.

2023-12-27 Thread Doug Brewer
Working on it. Thanks, Brian. On 12/26/23 11:37 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Hi all Just forwarding this message from Ralf.  Doug - can you assist? Cheers Brian -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please vis

Re: Weather

2024-01-06 Thread Doug Brewer
Guess it depends on the 35mm-class equipment you mean. I've done a number of shoots in raging thunderstorms with nary a hiccup. Both my K3 and K1 have powered through. On 1/6/24 9:56 AM, coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: Back in the day I was less concerned for my LF equipment out in the cold an

Re: Lightroom troubles are an unsupported GPU

2024-02-09 Thread Doug Brewer
Yeah I finally had to bite the bullet and replace my cheesegrater Mac Pro when I could no longer keep it current enough to handle the OS updates. Don't recall having the artifact issue, though. On 2/5/24 2:20 PM, Larry Colen wrote: https://community.adobe.com/t5/lightroom-classic-discussions/p

Re: Lightroom Classic 13.1 trouble

2024-02-13 Thread Doug Brewer
I wouldn't recommend it. But, if you're determined, and you have a recent Time Machine or Windows equivalent save from before you upgraded, you might be able to revert to that. I'd caution against it, though. Too many potential consequences, and to be fair, it would likely take less time to ad

Re: Lightroom Classic + Sonoma upgrades = Trouble (still)

2024-03-03 Thread Doug Brewer
Rick, I'm home working on some edits. Drop me an email if you like and I'd be glad to offer what guidance I can. On 3/3/24 11:00 AM, Rick Womer wrote: I have been using Lightroom since 2005, and it has worked well. There are over 50,000 photos in my library. Last week I upgraded the Mac OS to S

Re: A half-frame Pentax film camera

2024-03-03 Thread Doug Brewer
Grain is indeed part of the allure. On 3/3/24 10:51 AM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Am 03.03.24 um 16:16 schrieb Bob W PDML: Yes. You’re not part of the target market. It’s aimed at young people who are using it for fun. If shooting grainy photos is fun then let them have it. :-) Ralf -- %(r

Re: Lightroom Classic + Sonoma upgrades = Trouble (still)

2024-03-03 Thread Doug Brewer
I should be free mid afternoon. Fire when ready. On 3/3/24 6:08 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Thanks, Doug. I’d love to “pick your brain”! Church and a memorial service ate up today. Tomorrow is pretty clear; mid-to-late morning or after 2 in the afternoon would be best for me. -- %(real_name)s Pe

Re: Lightroom Classic + Sonoma upgrades = Trouble (still)

2024-03-04 Thread Doug Brewer
Sure. On 3/4/24 11:30 AM, Rick Womer wrote: How about a phone call about 3? On Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 8:10 PM Doug Brewer wrote: I should be free mid afternoon. Fire when ready. -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: OT Mac help

2024-05-15 Thread Doug Brewer
You may wish to check your energy savings settings on your new iMac, to see if you have the external drives set to sleep when not in use. It could be, depending on the drive, that they go to sleep and vanish from the sidebar. As always, if you change a setting, restarting the computer is the n

Re: A semi-gallery of recent photos

2024-05-18 Thread Doug Brewer
Some cool stuff there, John. I'm partial to the Thomas Wolfe angel. On 5/15/24 1:22 PM, John Sessoms wrote: I don't quite remember which of my photos I've shared here recently, but I know I hadn't yet shared photos from my eclipse trip. Plus, I spent Mother's Day at Great Smoky Mountains Natio

Re: Affinity

2024-05-19 Thread Doug Brewer
Been a couple years or so since the move, John. On 5/19/24 2:13 AM, jco...@iinet.net.au wrote: Did I miss the post that said we were moving to the Affinity server?\ Suddenly realised I hadn’t seen any posts from the PDML for some time! John (still in Brisbane) -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss M

Re: PDML UK 2024

2024-05-23 Thread Doug Brewer
have some from the Lake District soon.) The evening of food, drink and merriment concluded with a phone call to Doug Brewer. Much merriment occurred. It was indeed a great pleasure to both meet the merry adventurers and hear the velvet tones of Doug after all these years. Apparently, he'

Re: Quick survey

2024-06-23 Thread Doug Brewer
What Larry said. On 6/23/24 12:24 PM, l...@red4est.com wrote: I shoot them as dng. No difference in quality, but dng seems to be a more common standard On June 23, 2024 8:46:40 AM PDT, Paul Sorenson wrote: Do you shoot your RAW files as DNGs or PEFs?  Have you found one gives you better re

Re: OT: Is it just me...

2007-10-22 Thread Doug Brewer
not enough mustache David Savage wrote: > ...or does this character resemble our very own listmeister?: > > > > > Cheers, > > Dave > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml

Re: OT: Is it just me...

2007-10-22 Thread Doug Brewer
Mark Roberts wrote: > Doug Brewer wrote: > > >>David Savage wrote: >> >>>...or does this character resemble our very own listmeister?: >>><http://www.gotfuturama.com/Information/CharacterBios/scruffy.dhtml> >>> >>not enough must

Re: GESO: First try with Lightroom web export

2007-10-31 Thread Doug Brewer
On Oct 31, 2007, at 6:48 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > HAR! I was just trying to ignore you... > To spare Doug's feelings and all. He's a sensitive guy. uh huh. > > Actually, I haven't heard from him since I got home. Hope he's OK - I > worked him pretty hard: Up each morning at 5:00 a.m. to get t

Re: GESO: First try with Lightroom web export

2007-11-01 Thread Doug Brewer
Mark Roberts wrote: > Doug Brewer and I went down to Grandfather Mountain last weekend to > shoot some fall color. Here's a Lightroom-generated gallery with a few > shots: > http://www.robertstech.com/temp/gfm3/ And here's a few from the trip with Mark, combined with thos

Re: GESO: First try with Lightroom web export

2007-11-01 Thread Doug Brewer
Thank you, Paul. Those are about my faves as well. On Nov 1, 2007, at 3:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Some superb shots. Love the third and fourth from the top.. > Paul > -- Original message -- > From: Doug Brewer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> &

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