Re: For those who miss CaNikon's Wifi capabilities

2007-11-01 Thread Doug Brewer
Back in the studio days, we used video feed to a monitor, placed where the subjects had to turn around to see it, as the camera's viewfinder. It was damn useful, and didn't interfere with our interaction with the subjects. We also controlled the camera-- tilt, pan, zoom, shutter, etc-- wit

Re: GESO: First try with Lightroom web export

2007-11-01 Thread Doug Brewer
On Nov 1, 2007, at 5:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 11/1/2007 1:19:57 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >> And here's a few from the trip with Mark, combined with those from a >> trip earlier in the month with my family: >> >> http://photos.drivingt

Re: GESO: First try with Lightroom web export

2007-11-01 Thread Doug Brewer
On Nov 1, 2007, at 4:18 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: >> http://photos.drivingtheflies.com/index.php?page=album.6.72 > > I am very disappointed to see that you shot some of the same subjects > that I did... and came up with better compositions than I did. Great > work! Well, we were at many of the sam

Re: Camera bags (yet again)

2007-11-03 Thread Doug Brewer
Here's my main bag. Been carting it around for years and it is still in incredible shape: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/279323-REG/ Lowepro_1990310_Mini_Trekker_Classic_Backpack.html I've never put a Crown Graphic in it, but I have carried piles of 35mm/DSLR gear, and also had a P67

Re: Camera bags (yet again)

2007-11-05 Thread Doug Brewer
Scott Loveless wrote: > > Thanks, Doug. It looks like there's also a Mini-Trekker AW that has a > few more external lash points. Have you ever attached a tripod to yours? > Yep, many times. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UN

Re: A PDML jubilant?

2007-11-10 Thread Doug Brewer
Hope you had a good one, Bill. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: Don't quite know how to respond to this...

2007-11-15 Thread Doug Brewer
Mark Roberts wrote: > An email I just received (unedited, in its entirety): > > I'VE CONTACTED YOU BEFORE ABOUT PENTAX CAMERAS. I SEE YOU USE THE K10D > THATS WHAT I PURCHASED HOW DO YOU LIKE IT AND DO USE FILTERS ON YOUR > LENSES. I HEARD THE FILTERS LET LESS LITE IN AND DETRACTS FROM THE >

Re: Don Nelson

2006-11-09 Thread Doug Brewer
Bill Owens wrote: > Some of you know Don, and others are aware of his work as director of the > photo weekends on GFM. Don was admitted to Emory University hospital in > Atlanta Monday for treatment of non Hodgskins Lymphoma. He has a week of IV > chemo 24/7, followed by transplantation of his ow

Re: list abuse

2006-11-11 Thread Doug Brewer
On Nov 11, 2006, at 11:12 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > Doug Brewer: > > As list owner and admin of the PDML, do you accept this kind of > consistently rude, obnoxious behavior from your subscribers? I have > long since consigned anything that JCO posts to the bit bucket, but I

Re: OT: Signing one's messages - cultural question

2006-11-14 Thread Doug Brewer
mike wilson wrote: > Consider yourself misattributed, Rob. (Sorry, Cotty - wrong place, wrong > time) > > Once your post is in the public domain, it can be warped beyong all > comprehension. > > Although some people's posts start at that point... you rang? signed, me -- PDML Pentax-Di

Re: Don Nelson

2006-11-14 Thread Doug Brewer
Just got off the phone with Don. He had his stem cell transplant this morning, and reports that the doctors are thrilled with the success. Now the stem cells are expected to make their way to the marrow and begin the process of producing new, good, blood. If this works, the recovery process is

Re: PESO: November Morning Coffee

2006-11-18 Thread Doug Brewer
On Nov 18, 2006, at 9:26 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > The DA 16-45 on the *ist D. 16mm, ISOI 400, f4.5 @ 1/60th: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=5222820&size=lg cool. the guy at the counter is wearing a crown. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pent

Re: PESO: November Morning Coffee

2006-11-19 Thread Doug Brewer
I should also point out that I like the shot. I just thought the crown was funny. I can't seem to get these kinds of "street" shots. On Nov 19, 2006, at 7:15 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > Yes, I hadn't noticed. Looks like a bit of Photoshopping is called > for

Re: Handled the K10D today

2006-11-27 Thread Doug Brewer
mike wilson wrote: > If we ask nicely, Doug might show us his snarling beast. http://www.alphoto.com/images/dragon.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Handled the K10D today

2006-11-27 Thread Doug Brewer
Mark Roberts wrote: >>http://picasaweb.google.com/nsjeyan/Misc/photo#5002056279888035858 > > > Cool! That an Enfield? > > Looks like one. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Handled the K10D today

2006-11-27 Thread Doug Brewer
Mark Roberts wrote: >> >>http://www.alphoto.com/images/dragon.jpg > > > Beautiful! Love the seat. All you need is a "pudding bowl" helmet and > some goggles to complete your image. > > Gonna have to stick with the full wrap. My face is objectionable enough without having an Escalade imprint

Re: Handled the K10D today

2006-11-27 Thread Doug Brewer
Shel Belinkoff wrote: > What kind of bike is that? > > Shel > > > > >>[Original Message] >>From: Doug Brewer > > >>http://www.alphoto.com/images/dragon.jpg > > > > It's a 1977 Honda CB750K with a few modifications. -

Re: Handled the K10D today

2006-11-27 Thread Doug Brewer
Mat Maessen wrote: >>>http://www.alphoto.com/images/dragon.jpg >> >>Beautiful! Love the seat. All you need is a "pudding bowl" helmet and >>some goggles to complete your image. > > > And I could see Doug wearing those, too! :-) > Great bike, Doug. Going to bring it to GFM next year? ;-) > > -Mat

Re: Ignored PESO

2006-11-28 Thread Doug Brewer
> Rick > > http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW I liked the other one better. The idea is here on this one, but I think further investigation would be warranted. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: Invitation to a Show in Walnut Creek

2006-11-28 Thread Doug Brewer
r needed some time off otherwise, the floater would roll into town and shoot that schedule. It's how I started in that division, having moved over from school photos, where we were all floaters. Good times. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

Re: Debating *istDS or K100D

2006-11-30 Thread Doug Brewer
mike wilson wrote: >>From: "Bob W" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Date: 2006/11/29 Wed PM 11:10:58 GMT >>To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" >>Subject: RE: Debating *istDS or K100D >> >> >>>On 11/29/06, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >>> My friend Mike Chan bought one >>> >>> >>>You have friends? >>>

Re: High ISO Comparison Shots: K10D and *ist D

2006-12-02 Thread Doug Brewer
On Dec 2, 2006, at 11:57 PM, Joseph Tainter wrote: > Check the first four messages in the thread to see all the images. > > http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1036&message=21115774 > > Joe Joe, buddy, do you have stock in dpreview? Doug Brewer http://www.

Re: How Long ...

2006-12-03 Thread Doug Brewer
n > disappeared again. > > Do any of the old timers recall how they heard about the list? > > Shel Spring of 1996, when I bought a ZX-5. I found it on the Pentax site. I think it's safe to say I've been through every iteration. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.c

Re: How Long ...

2006-12-04 Thread Doug Brewer
Dario Bonazza wrote: > My first PUG submission was to the very first PUG. > It was also my last submission, guilty me. > > Dario Speaking of which, April 2007 will be the 10th Anniversary of the PUG, so perhaps, in the light of needing theme ideas, something about that could be considered. --

Telephoto...?

2006-12-04 Thread Doug Brewer
This morning I came up against my lack of telephoto power, so I'm looking at KEH for affordable options. I'm considering either the M200/4 or the M300/4 as possibilities, and am fishing for opinions on them from owners/users. Thanks in advance. Doug -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml

Re: How Long ...

2006-12-05 Thread Doug Brewer
few weeks before that about taking over, and had just started looking at the software. The implosion sort of forced our hand, and I just ran the whole thing up live, figuring I'd catch on to the software eventually. I think another five, six years, I'll have it down

Re: Telephoto...?

2006-12-05 Thread Doug Brewer
through a tripod-mounted camera. Partner that with a new- found fascination with wide-angles.. But still, it would be nice to have something with a little reach, just in case. I've gotten a couple of nice offers. I may have to squeeze a few more pennies together after I get my paws o

Re: K10D's available

2006-12-06 Thread Doug Brewer
William Robb wrote: > > I decide I would like to own a certain piece of equipment. > I check around, discover they don't exist on the used market, which > makes it more desirable to my way of thinking (rare, and the owners are > keeping them). > Discover the new price is outrageous, but find it

Re: K10D's available

2006-12-06 Thread Doug Brewer
K.Takeshita wrote: > > One can always plan your life around hitting a lottery jackpot, and just > keep crossing fingers. > That would be nice :-). > > Ken > > I see you've been perusing my retirement plan. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_

Re: PESO -- Griswold Airport, East/West Runway

2006-12-06 Thread Doug Brewer
Bob W wrote: > Is it really called Griswold? I thought Chevy Chase made that up. > > It seems a little odd to hear someone regret the passing of an airport > for homes when here there is always someone protesting about new > airports, either because they will destroy a wildlife haven, or > becaus

Re: PESO - Rugged Coast

2006-12-07 Thread Doug Brewer
Kenneth Waller wrote: > So it begs the hypothetical question - would you have taken the image or > just enjoyed the scene for what it was worth? > Something that I've come to grips with after many years of capturing images > that I eventually discard for similar reasons. There are very few image

Re: K10D at low speeds

2006-12-08 Thread Doug Brewer
William Robb wrote: > > My wife named this one. > His name is Jester. > The Belgian we are getting today was named by the breeder, her call name > is Bella. > It's all good, I've used up the camera names that work well with dogs > anyway. > > William Robb > > > I dunno. Argus would be a pr

Re: K10 returns?

2006-12-09 Thread Doug Brewer
ve, hit reply, then enter the list address instead of the author of the post. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO: Clarisse, 7 months

2006-12-10 Thread Doug Brewer
t; +-+NB.jpg.html > > http://tinyurl.com/smewo > > *ist DS, SMC A 50mm f/2.5 1/400, ISO 200 > A bit of curves retouching + sepia toning. > > Best regards and Happy December! > > Patrice why hello, Clarisse... Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML P

Re: SR effectiveness at 1:1 macro?

2006-12-10 Thread Doug Brewer
On Dec 10, 2006, at 11:36 PM, David Savage wrote: > > > FF: Full Frame? um. no. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D and Ring flash

2006-12-11 Thread Doug Brewer
When I was at EKU, I used a copystand/pin register set-up and frequently lit very small artifacts with a fiber optic tube. It took longish shutter speeds, but it was a great way to light stuff. Plus, it was a hell of a lot of fun. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/

K10D battery grip

2006-12-11 Thread Doug Brewer
Does the battery grip come with a battery? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10D battery grip

2006-12-11 Thread Doug Brewer
On Dec 11, 2006, at 6:19 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > I seem to remember that the battery is separate, but I'm sure someone > else knows for sure. > > Doug Brewer wrote: >> Does the battery grip come with a battery? yeah, thanks, you guys. I added a battery to the order. in

Re: Pentax glass

2006-12-22 Thread Doug Brewer
j wrote: > SO what does everyone think, is it time to unload all my high end > Pentax glass, as I still have not bought a digital body in the Pentax > brand, however I do have a Nikon D1x and D100..What do you think ??? jay > > Definitely. I'll give you a dollar for it. -- PDML Pentax-Discus

Re: GFM: Nature Photography Weekend reminder - ONLY 10 DAYS TO GO

2006-12-22 Thread Doug Brewer
Mark Roberts wrote: > If they make good on their promise, registration for the 2007 > Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography Weekend will begin on January > 1. (That's only 10 days away!) And if history is any indicator, it'll > sell out in a couple of days. > http://www.grandfather.com/plannin

Re: Minor scare with 50-200 Sunday

2006-12-27 Thread Doug Brewer
David J Brooks wrote: > To much in for repair as it is. > > :-) > > I would like at least one lens at GFM.:-) > > Dave Yeah, lenses are hard to find at GFM. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Pop goes the Epson 2200

2006-12-27 Thread Doug Brewer
Paul Stenquist wrote: > Apparently, my granddaughter threw a piece of plastic inside my epson > 2200. When my daughter went to print something today, the carriage > jammed when it was moving and broke the ribbon that drives it. The > printer is five years old. I suppose it's not worth fixing ??

Re: Pop goes the Epson 2200

2006-12-27 Thread Doug Brewer
Bob Sullivan wrote: > Doug, > You ever lose a TV remote down a heating vent. > We spent a long time looking for that one... > Like Ken says, kids are fun. > Regards, Bob S. Good times. I have to worry more about my wife losing the remote. She's one of those people who put things down wherever t

Re: So, with only a few days left, who's GFMing

2006-12-29 Thread Doug Brewer
; Y'r welcome > > Dave I'm pretty sure I'll be there. I still have my hat. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESOs: Corrales, New Mexico, Today

2006-12-30 Thread Doug Brewer
m/pc/pc/mypics/535671/display/7559977 > > Joe Man, Joe. What a cool place to live. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-02 Thread Doug Brewer
Mike Hamilton wrote: > I've been reading this list for nearly 8 months now, and I'm aware of > some of your occupations... however some of you are a mystery to me. > I'm not sure if that's on purpose or not... :) > > Anyway, just for a starting point, I'm a elementary special education > teacher,

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-04 Thread Doug Brewer
Mark Roberts wrote: > Cotty wrote: > > >>On 3/1/07, Norm Baugher, discombobulated, unleashed: >> >> >>>Your wife know about this? >> >>She knows *everything*. Don't you know that all wives have a gene found >>only in forensic scientists? > > > Imagine what it's like living with a woman who *is*

Re: OT: Occupations?

2007-01-04 Thread Doug Brewer
mike wilson wrote: >>From: Doug Brewer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >>Date: 2007/01/04 Thu PM 02:07:04 GMT >>To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>Subject: Re: OT: Occupations? >> >>Mark Roberts wrote: >> >>>Cotty wrote: >>&g

GFM Full

2007-01-04 Thread Doug Brewer
I am advised that registration for this year's GFM NPW is now closed. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

K10D gallery

2007-01-04 Thread Doug Brewer
Hi Kids, Been goofing around with the K10D and thought I'd show a few examples. Nothing earth-shattering, just more evidence that I like captive subjects. Anyway: http://photos.drivingtheflies.com/ Enjoy, and one day I'll determine how to change the background color for the gallery page. Dou

Re: K10D gallery

2007-01-04 Thread Doug Brewer
Thanks, Paul. Yeah, I like those as well. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Some good stuff. The fabric and tassel shots are my favorites. > Paul > -- Original message -- > From: Doug Brewer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >>Hi Kids, >> >&g

Re: K10D gallery

2007-01-04 Thread Doug Brewer
Mark Roberts wrote: > Doug Brewer wrote: > > >>http://photos.drivingtheflies.com/ > > > All nice, but the first one absolutely knocked my socks off! > > So long as you keep the rest of your clothes on. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net ht

Re: K10D gallery

2007-01-05 Thread Doug Brewer
Thanks for the compliments, folks. I'm growing impressed with the camera. All of the color shots were straight JPEG's, only duped and resized, while the b/w were dupes of the DNGs, rendered with a channel mixer layer, hit with a touch of sharpening and then resized. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Ma

Re: OT Is returning a phone message really that complicated

2007-01-08 Thread Doug Brewer
Digital Image Studio wrote: > > Oh the Joy. A friend of mine once had a number that was commonly > mis-dialled by listeners attempting to dial a local radio stations > competition line. For some entertainment he put together a bogus > winners message on his answer machine which was quite rude, a l

Re: PESO: Show Pony

2007-01-08 Thread Doug Brewer
k a Mustang should look like a Mustang. That one looks like a Nissan. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Ford and Microsoft go wireless

2007-01-09 Thread Doug Brewer
David Savage wrote: > > You shouldn't have been so tight and sprung for the smoke signal option. > > Dave > I had a 1971 Ford Torino with the smoke signal option. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - American Fence

2007-01-10 Thread Doug Brewer
David Savage wrote: > On 1/10/07, William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>Interestingly, the Americans seem to be flocking to Canadian pharmacies to >>take advantage of our much lower drug costs. > > > Does the Canadian government subsidise drug's like they do in Oz? > > Cheers, > > Dave >

Re: List Owner

2007-01-11 Thread Doug Brewer
Shel Belinkoff wrote: > My apologies to all as I frequently get Doug Brewer and Doug Franklin mixed > up - which is the list owner? > > > Shel It's easy to tell us apart. Doug is taller. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO-- Reworking an old image

2007-01-11 Thread Doug Brewer
Mike Hamilton wrote: > Thanks to all of you! > > The original photo was taken a year ago, and my PP has improved a lot > since then. I don't think I want to see this photo. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: List Owner

2007-01-11 Thread Doug Brewer
graywolf wrote: > Mr Brewer is a rather nice guy in person, and nowhere near as taciturn > as he is here on the list . > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Doug Brewer
Been having fun. Some of you may enjoy today's entry. http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO - Holden Efi jy @ N A I A S

2007-01-12 Thread Doug Brewer
preview showing night. > > Looks more like something Boyd Coddington or Chip Foose would produce. > Hard to image you'd ever see this in large volume production. > > Kenneth Waller What was Dave Brooks doing there? Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discus

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Doug Brewer
On Jan 12, 2007, at 4:17 PM, Scott Loveless wrote: >> > You're not right. Can we sing this around the campfire at GFM? > > -- > Scott Loveless > http://www.twosixteen.com > Shoot more film! Knock yourself out. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com --

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Doug Brewer
On Jan 12, 2007, at 3:53 PM, mike wilson wrote: > Laughed out loud twice. 10/10. woo hoo. Take that, Nadia. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Doug Brewer
On Jan 12, 2007, at 4:07 PM, Christian wrote: > > You need help... or a hobby... or something! Very funny. > > -- > > Christian > http://photography.skofteland.net Strangely enough, the blog serves as both help and a hobby. Thanks for looking. Doug Brewer http://ww

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Doug Brewer
rs > > Brian Yeah, I have been hoping the elves would fix those links. Stupid elves. thanks for looking Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Doug Brewer
On Jan 12, 2007, at 4:09 PM, Tom C wrote: > Bravo. Thanks for the Friday laugh. > > > > Tom C. thin Q thin Q thin Q Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Doug Brewer
On Jan 12, 2007, at 4:59 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: > hear, hear! > > -- > Bruce thanks, Bruce. Stop by anytime. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Doug Brewer
On Jan 12, 2007, at 7:06 PM, Cotty wrote: > On 12/1/07, Doug Brewer, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> Been having fun. Some of you may enjoy today's entry. >> >> http://www.drivingtheflies.com > > Absolutely fantastic. Nearly brought a tear to my eye! > &

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Doug Brewer
On Jan 12, 2007, at 4:58 PM, keith_w wrote: > > The last entry struck a chord... > > Or was it a nerve...? > > Started me remembering ~ dangerous! > > keith whaley Yeah, I remember when the original came out. thanks Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com --

Re: Blog Spam

2007-01-12 Thread Doug Brewer
On Jan 12, 2007, at 4:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Very entertaining. But I enjoyed the rest of your blog even more. > The piece about crazy girls was outstanding. Excellent writing. > Paul Thanks, Paul. There are a some other pieces in that vein scattered through the archiv

Re: Gotta Go ....

2007-01-14 Thread Doug Brewer
7;t > do hospitals and illness very well ;-)) So, wish me luck (if you so > choose), and I'll see you when I get back. Bye for now. > > > Shel We'll leave the light on for you, Shel. See you soon. Doug Brewer or Doug Franklin or somebody http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Astonishing Photo Tool can fix your duffers....

2007-08-08 Thread Doug Brewer
On Aug 8, 2007, at 4:54 PM, graywolf wrote: > To be honest the most joy I get out of photography these days is > when I try to hand the Speed Graphic to someone who considers > himself to be an expert photographer and he puts his hands in his > pockets looking bewildered. Maybe I should lea

Re: PESO - My New Wheels

2007-08-21 Thread Doug Brewer
John Francis wrote: > I picked myself up a new set of wheels this week ... > > http://www.jfwaf.com/PAW/PAW.php?name=PAW0735 > > caught a sale on cabling, I see. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread Doug Brewer
Rebekah wrote: By the way, if everyone is grouchy > old farts, I'm the young amateur comic relief around here. Sorry, but Rule 17a, subsection c of the Official Unwritten PDML handbook clearly states that in order to qualify for Comic Relief status, you have to be funny. -- PDML Pentax-Discus

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-24 Thread Doug Brewer
Scott Loveless wrote: > Doug Brewer wrote: > >>Rebekah wrote: By the way, if everyone is grouchy >> >> >>>old farts, I'm the young amateur comic relief around here. >>> >> >>Sorry, but Rule 17a, subsection c of the Official Unwritt

Re: PESO: Until the Cows come Home

2007-08-29 Thread Doug Brewer
Cotty wrote: > On 29/08/07, Steve Desjardins, discombobulated, unleashed: > > >>I was trying to organize my recent photos and I realized I hadn't >>submitted a cow photo in a while. I was taking pictures of these ruins >>in Hampi and this group of cows just came marching through. >> >>http://hom

Re: Just Bought a KX

2007-08-29 Thread Doug Brewer
well, I thought it was funny. but I would, wouldn't I? On Aug 29, 2007, at 5:00 PM, Norm Baugher wrote: > I think that one went right over your head... > Norm :) > > Rebekah wrote: >> How do you hold a camera with hands that small? >> >> Norm >> >> I have a P30t - it's pretty small. You're rig

Re: PESO: Until the Cows come Home

2007-08-30 Thread Doug Brewer
Steve Desjardins wrote: > LOL. Those cows are much skinnier and much smarter than the ones I'm > used to in the US. They are a different breed but they just let them > roam so I guess they acquire "street smarts". They also get onto the > highways. I now know what it feels like to hit a cow in

Re: Pentax Gallery voting

2007-08-31 Thread Doug Brewer
frank theriault wrote: > > However, my Artist's Profile has yet to be approved. What's the usual > turn-around time for acceptance and me being seen as "An Official > Pentax Photographer" . Anyone have any thoughts/experience in > this? > > thanks, > frank > we have to vote you in... -- PDM

Attention AOL users

2007-09-25 Thread Doug Brewer
I've just gotten a message from the PDML hosting company that they've received numerous complaints from AOL users that the PDML list traffic is spam. So here's the deal: IF you are an AOL user who has subscribed to the PDML, and IF you no longer wish to receive PDML list traffic, you can

Re: OT: So It Goes

2007-04-12 Thread Doug Brewer
Paul Stenquist wrote: > Kurt Vonnegut has passed. > http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/12/books/12vonnegut.html > Here ya go, Paul: http://www.drivingtheflies.com/?p=109 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: OT: Threatened over a photo title

2007-04-15 Thread Doug Brewer
othing like spreading a little good PR, huh? Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: GFM Map

2007-04-16 Thread Doug Brewer
Mark Roberts wrote: > > Actually, the advantage of having your own GPS unit is that you can go > geocaching *without* Doug and Nico ;-) Where's the fun in that? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO: Limbo

2007-04-16 Thread Doug Brewer
Fernando Terrazzino wrote: > Hi PDMLers, > > I recently enabled myself with a 21/3.2 and gave it a walk on > Saturday. Shot this, and already have in my mind a list of reasons to > like it and not to like it. Comments are welcome but a simple "like > it" or "don't like it" will do. > > http://www

Re: PESO - NOT A BIRD!

2007-04-17 Thread Doug Brewer
Christian wrote: > To saturate the list with cuddly animals in response to David Savage's > cat pic I offer the following: > > http://links.pictures.aol.com/pic/af70brGLOS2f4K3nV1HBLLFUs634bghW3hUEv4xQp5Fd3Ig=_f.jpg > > http://tinyurl.com/2ln4n3 > > Comments appreciated. > but, it's only a bu

Re: PESO - NOT A BIRD!

2007-04-17 Thread Doug Brewer
Christian wrote: > To saturate the list with cuddly animals in response to David Savage's > cat pic I offer the following: > > http://links.pictures.aol.com/pic/af70brGLOS2f4K3nV1HBLLFUs634bghW3hUEv4xQp5Fd3Ig=_f.jpg > > http://tinyurl.com/2ln4n3 > > Comments appreciated. > but, it's only a bu

Re: PhotoLife ...

2007-04-18 Thread Doug Brewer
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > The Canadian magazine "PhotoLife" is one of the few magazines that I > pick up on a regular basis now. > > Latest issue has an excellent short article on Sicily. I've been > wanting to go there for photo expedition for quite a while now, > inspired by Ernesto Sellar

Re: PDML Members' web pages

2007-04-18 Thread Doug Brewer
David J Brooks wrote: > Wonder if he'll have an update to the octopuss story from last year. > > Dave Maybe. You never know what The Boy will come out with. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PDML Members' web pages

2007-04-18 Thread Doug Brewer
Mark Roberts wrote: > BTW: If you haven't checked out Doug Brewer's blog I highly recommend > it. I find the latest entry inexplicably charming. Perhaps it helps if > you know Doug and can imagine him reading it himself. Thanks for the plug, Mark. It also helps to imagine that I'm terribly clev

Re: Blogging soon...

2007-04-18 Thread Doug Brewer
titled "Errata" because... well, mainly > because > I've had two beers on an empty stomach. Perhaps I'll change it later. 'bout time, you slacker. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PDML Members' web pages

2007-04-19 Thread Doug Brewer
David J Brooks wrote: > On 4/18/07, Doug Brewer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>Mark Roberts wrote: >> >>>BTW: If you haven't checked out Doug Brewer's blog I highly recommend >>>it. I find the latest entry inexplicably charming. Perhaps it help

Re: OT - for those of you who have DVD equip that canplay PAL systemDVD's

2007-04-19 Thread Doug Brewer
David J Brooks wrote: > On 4/19/07, Bob W <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >>>Now you know why, I bought and fixed up a couple of >>>recorders. The wind >>>in the trees is enough, I do not need new age music. Ditto, the >>>waterfall. Ditto the babbling brook. Ditto the surf*. And, as >>>of today, >> >

Re: Blogging soon...

2007-04-19 Thread Doug Brewer
ou get on the bus and she continues the conversation from > exactly the same place with another complete stranger, as if every new > stranger was her oldest friend. > > That's what blogging is like. > > Bob well, aren't we feeling smug today. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Blogging soon...

2007-04-19 Thread Doug Brewer
I'm smug? Or is this one of those, "I don't do it, so it couldn't possibly be worth anything" things? Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Blogging soon...

2007-04-19 Thread Doug Brewer
On Apr 19, 2007, at 7:32 PM, William Robb wrote: > > Or is it one of those "I'm feeling pissy because of the dentist > visit so I'm > looking for a fight" things? > I get that way from waking up. > > William Robb nah, I'm just having some fun.

Re: Blogging soon...

2007-04-19 Thread Doug Brewer
On Apr 19, 2007, at 7:32 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Quite apart from smugness issues, no blog I've ever read is anything > like the description offered of the lady on the bus. well, except for the Crazy Lady on the Bus blog. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pen

Re: Blogging soon...

2007-04-19 Thread Doug Brewer
On Apr 19, 2007, at 7:36 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > On Apr 19, 2007, at 4:11 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: > >> ... Or is this one of those, "I don't do it, so it couldn't >> possibly be >> worth anything" things? > > For me it's one of th

Re: Blogging soon...

2007-04-19 Thread Doug Brewer
On Apr 19, 2007, at 8:01 PM, Mike Hamilton wrote: > On 4/19/07, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> On Apr 19, 2007, at 4:11 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: >> >>> ... Or is this one of those, "I don't do it, so it couldn't >>> p

Re: Blogging soon...

2007-04-19 Thread Doug Brewer
number of vocations. It just seems quite silly to me to dismiss all blogs as something inferior. Doug Brewer http://www.drivingtheflies.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

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