PEOW - Pacific NW Saltwater Flyfishing

2005-08-22 Thread Jay Taylor
Here is a shot I took at Brown's Point near Tacoma Washington (USA) after a morning flyfishing excursion. http://i.pbase.com/v3/87/63987/1/48035114.JonatBrownsPoint.jpg Pink ("humpy") Salmon are running pretty good in Puget Sound right now. I had the pleasure of fishing along side this fine you

Fwd: PEOW: Grandmother's Love

2005-08-31 Thread Jay Taylor
Begin forwarded message: From: Jay Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: August 30, 2005 11:08:14 PM PDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PEOW: Grandmother's Love Here is another recent shot of my grandson Darius with my wife Sharon captured with the DS using a newly aquired FA 28-70 F

Opinions on FA 80-200 f2.8 Price

2005-09-13 Thread Jay Taylor
Ok, Can anyone tell me if $1580 US is too much to pay for an excellent + FA 80-200 f2.8 zoom lens. I know these are getting to be somewhat rare, but I see that online retailers who were selling them seemed to have them priced about $1350 to $1450. The one I am looking at is supposedly in "as

Major Enablement

2005-09-17 Thread Jay Taylor
Well, At least in my mind it is. I couldn't resist (this time) the opportunity to purchase an almost new FA 80-200 f2.8 zoom for my *istDS. I'm eagerly awaiting delivery in the next several days. It wasn't really in my plan, I'd been eyeing the shorter 28-70 f2.8 but figured that one might be

Problem (?) with FA 80-200 f4.7-5.6

2005-09-20 Thread Jay Taylor
I have one of the newer (silver) FA 80-200 f4.7-5.6 zoom lenses. I just noticed over the weekend that the majority of pictures taken with this lens that the RAW images seem to have a sort of a "haze" or cloudy look to them. Can't figure out what may cause this nor have not seen it in any other

Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V05 #2245

2005-09-20 Thread Jay Taylor
I checked visually and it didn't appear to be separation. Its strange because a couple of the images shot appear very normal. I going to have a tech take a look and ask the eBay seller about his return policy, although it has been about three weeks since I bought the lens. Jay On Sep 20, 2005

Re: Problem (?) with FA 80-200 f4.7-5.6

2005-09-21 Thread Jay Taylor
From: Jay Taylor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Problem (?) with FA 80-200 f4.7-5.6 Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed I have one of the newer (silver) FA 80-200 f4.7-5.6 zo

Black & White Conversion w/FA 24 f2.0

2005-09-22 Thread Jay Taylor
After admiring the awesome photoblog of Juan (Water Molotov) and great images from Godfrey, I have been wanting to explore different BW conversion processes in Photoshop CS. This one involves dual Hue/Saturation adjustment layers. Not even close to dynamic range shown in Juan's work, but here

WTB-Pentax F 1.7x Converter

2005-09-25 Thread Jay Taylor
If anyone in the PDML has an extra F 1.7x Converter or one (or know of a source) not being used I would like to buy it from you. Thanks, JayT

Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6

2007-03-24 Thread Jay Taylor
Well, I finally have been able to secure a nice long Pentax telephoto lens. The FA*250-600mm/f5.6 zoom! I had been dreaming about the FA*600/4 ever since I started shooting birds, but a good guy who lives in my region just happened to put this fine lens up for sale since he wasn't shooting wi

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 11, Issue 326

2007-03-24 Thread Jay Taylor
> Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > Just took a look on Boz site to see what that looked like. Quite the > monster! > Enjoy it. :-) > > If you don't mind my asking, what does something like that cost these > days? > > Godfrey Godfrey, I actually managed to hang onto both my kidneys for the time being.

Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6

2007-03-24 Thread Jay Taylor
> Walter Hamler wrote: > Jay, I cannot access the link. All I get is "Forbidden". Strange, > as others > seemingly have been able to see it. > Walter, Not sure why you can't connect to the link, but here is the address to my PBase site where you can view it: http://www.pbase.com/sirfishalot/

Re:Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6

2007-03-24 Thread Jay Taylor
> Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > Just took a look on Boz site to see what that looked like. Quite the > monster! > Enjoy it. :-) > > If you don't mind my asking, what does something like that cost these > days? > > Godfrey Godfrey, I actually managed to hang onto both my kidneys for the time being.

Re: Mega-Enablement: FA*250-600/5.6

2007-03-24 Thread Jay Taylor
Rick Wormer wrote: > That link works! Very nice. I wonder--does the shake > reduction let you shoot hand-held, or is the lens just > too heavy? > > Rick Rick, I'm a pretty big guy with decent size arms. I tried it once, but it started wearing on me after just a few shots. I haven't tried it

PEOW:Tribute/Farwell to Mom

2007-04-02 Thread Jay Taylor
PDML'rs, Definitely a great deal of sadness here with the Taylor family as we prepare to bid farewell to my Mom. She would be 88 years old on April 20th, but we are all but certain that she will not be able to celebrate this years birthday. Unable to recover from a colonectomy surgery perform

Re: PEOW:Tribute/Farwell to Mom ([EMAIL PROTECTED])

2007-04-04 Thread Jay Taylor
> David, Paul, Kenneth, Boris, Godfrey, Bruce, Walter and Marnie, Thanks so much for your prayers and words of encouragement. It means alot. Even though we've only met through conversation I can feel the love. My mom passed very peacefully early yesterday morning as I laid near her side. She

Re: PESO - Bird - cropping advice

2007-04-07 Thread Jay Taylor
> Date: Sat, 7 Apr 2007 > Bruce Dayton wrote: > > I'd like some advice on how to crop this shot most effectively. Some > of the surroundings are probably nice to have and some not. Bruce, I like the overall image especially the colors, but agree it could be cropped some. Initially I thought ju

PEOW:My Baby and Her Baby

2006-05-14 Thread Jay Taylor
Been away from posting on the list lately. Still following some though. My youngest daughter came over to cook dinner for her Mom on Mothers Day. Here is shot of here and her new puppy "Baby" . Taken with the *istDS and the FA*50 f/1.4. Would have been a better shot with maybe a telephot

Friday FS: Pentax Lenses

2006-05-18 Thread Jay Taylor
Must clear out some little used inventory to help fund a new tripod purchase. All prices in US dollars shipping and preferred PayPal extra based on location. Will ship outside US, but any international fees will apply. Please email me if interested Pentax FA*80-200mm f4.5-5.6 Zoom - I purch

PEOW: Great Blue Heron Portrait

2006-07-07 Thread Jay Taylor
Here's a shot taken a couple months back with the *istDS with the FA*300 f4.5 stacked with the F1.7X Adapter. This combo gives me a 510mm focal length and is not too shabby provided there is some decent light. I tried some Noise Ninja reduction in the BibbleLite Raw processing, but didn't l

RE: PEOW: Great Blue Heron Portrait - Smaller Version Re-posted

2006-07-07 Thread Jay Taylor
Sorry, I forget that everyone is not on broadband everywhere. Here is the smaller version: http://i.pbase.com/o4/87/63987/1/63102287.xVSnM975.GBHPortraitSmall.jpg I hear you guys on the DOF, but I wonder if one can still maintain a nice background bokeh while increasing the depth of field? Wha

Beware New eBay Scam

2006-07-11 Thread Jay Taylor
I just got a fake eBay message from a supposed buyer threatening to report me to eBay if I don't answer his question. It looks just like the regular eBay messages with a Respond Now button. The item in question does not exist. Not sure what would happen if I would have bit on it, but it was

Re: PESO - Great Egret

2006-07-18 Thread Jay Taylor
Bruce, This is definitely one of the best egret shots I've seen in a while. Amazing detail in the perfect exposure as evident in the birds legs and feet. The bokeh is very pleasing also. Makes me want to use my Tokina even more now. Were you using a tripod for this shot? JayT -- PDML Pent

Re: PESO -- Threatening Syies, Calm Seas

2006-07-18 Thread Jay Taylor
PJ, Very nice. I like the way the layers in the image lead your eye from the fore to mid and background. Each of these zones is interesting and makes for a pleasing composition. JayT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: PESO -- Angst on the Rocks (I and II)

2006-07-18 Thread Jay Taylor
PJ, I like the first one much better than the second. For me it just has more interest throughout the frame. I don't see the girl as the subject so much in this one as the setting. If the distant island wasn't there it would not work as well, but I just sense something special about the plac

PEOW: Another GBH Portrait

2006-07-20 Thread Jay Taylor
I have not been able to get out and do much shooting as of late since I'm busy trying to move into a new home my wife and I are purchasing. That coupled with the start of Salmon fishing season has kept me away from my camera. This is another of my Great Blue Heron images captured with the *

Re: Question for FA* 300mm f4.5 owners (& Canon 70-200 f4 users

2007-11-03 Thread Jay Taylor
On 11/3/07, David Savage <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > G'day All, > > As we all know one of the minor bad points of this lens, compared to > the F* version, is it's lack of tripod mounting collar . > > I'm a bit of a tinkerer, and I've roughly sketched up a collar design > with a thought to making

PEOW:Grandson & New Shiba Pup

2007-11-14 Thread Jay Taylor
It's been a while since I've posted any pictures of my grandson Darius. He's such a big boy now (4 yrs). We went to have a look at our soon to be newest family member, a male Black & Tan Shiba Inu puppy that is 4 weeks old. We'll be bringing him home in a couple more weeks. Now we'll have

Re:PESO 2007 - 47d, 47e - GDG

2007-11-16 Thread Jay Taylor
On Nov 15, 2007, at 5:10 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > PESO 2007 - 47d, 47e - GDG > Continuing to process ... > >http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/47d.htm >http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/47e.htm > > Comments and critique always appreciated. > > enjoy > Godfrey >

Re: PESO: A splash of colour -- and a bit of bragging ;-)

2007-08-29 Thread Jay Taylor
Patrick, Congrats! That is indeed one very special image. Outstanding composition. JayT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Web Hosting: PBase or Photo.net?

2007-04-10 Thread Jay Taylor
My annual subscription is coming up on PBase and I'm considering a possible change of service. For those of you who have used Photo.net, how do you like it ? I'm overall somewhat satisfied with PBase, but sometimes find it gets bogged down with slow uploading and some folks don't seem to be a

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2007-04-25 Thread Jay Taylor
I've been trying to see just how difficult it would be to handhold the big "bling lens" (FA 250-600/5.6) and it actually isn't as difficult as I had imagined. I managed to capture this GBH in flight with it and the K10D. SR seems to help quite a bit (as does decent light): http://i.pbase.com

Re: In Flight Great Blue Heron (was No Subject)

2007-04-25 Thread Jay Taylor
ther ends from > other places on the bird. If an ISO 400 shot is underexposed by a > stop or so, you'll get noise. Otherwise, they always look pretty > clean to me. Can't tell if this shot is noisy. It looks good at web > size. > Paul > On Apr 25, 2007, at 3:52 AM, Jay

Re: PESO 2007 - 20b - GDG

2007-04-25 Thread Jay Taylor
Godfrey, I like the shot also. It has quite an anthropomorphic quality about it. My only qualm would be the slight dark spot in the upper right of the image which draws my eye away from he subject. Not sure if it could be dodged out or not. Regardless the images works well. JayT > > Tuesday,

Re: End Part II

2007-04-25 Thread Jay Taylor
Bruce, I also think the original image stands on its own the best for conveying your original idea. The B&W works also, but it leaves me wanting to see more tonal range. JayT > Bruce Dayton wrote: > > Based on comments by the list, I thought I would try a few more things > and show you what I

Re: PESO - Rail Bird

2007-05-07 Thread Jay Taylor
Ken, Nice shot, you might try cropping out the the bottom of the frame with the crack in the rail (somewhat distracting). But that might make the frame quite a bit tighter than you liking since you'd need to crop the right side as well. I did a quickie resize of my window to see what it would

PEOW: Pie-Billed Grebe

2007-06-28 Thread Jay Taylor
I haven't been very active on the PDML lately, but I do try to browse the archive and half way keep up with you all. Here is a recent shot I thought was a nice capture http://i.pbase.com/ o6/87/63987/1/81261177.gmwcxIHL.PieBilledGrebe1062407.jpg Even with the long zoom (FA*250-600/5.6) I found

Re: PEOW: Pie-Billed Grebe

2007-06-29 Thread Jay Taylor
I'll try to post the link to this image again as it appears to have been truncated making it unusable: http://i.pbase.com/ o6/87/63987/1/81261177.gmwcxIHL.PieBilledGrebe1062407.jpg Perhaps the filename was too long to fit on a single line. Sorry for the inconvenience. JayT -- PDML Pentax

FS Friday: 1.7X Adapter

2008-11-28 Thread Jay Taylor
I selling my used but good condition (7 of 10) Pentax A F1.7x adapter. This highly sought after lens accessory doesn't see much use from me any longer since I have obtained my super telephoto lens. I works wondors on the manual focus lenses giving them AF capability in additon to the 1.7x

Re:PDML Book Project is go!

2008-12-11 Thread Jay Taylor
Wow, sounds pretty exciting. Thanks Mark, Bill and Scott. I feel a little guilty for not participating in the PDML very much and for using my other gear more than Pentax. But I guess I might have a couple images that I could submit. I'll have to start spending a little more time around here.

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 32, Issue 202

2008-12-19 Thread Jay Taylor
On Dec 19, 2008, at 7:50 AM, Marc Roberts wrote: Short version: I tried it and I like it. Long version: I'm accustomed to printing from Photoshop, so I don't know why I decided to have a go from Lightroom yesterday, but I did. What's more, I left the image in ProPhoto RGB color space and i

FS Friday: 43 &77 Limiteds & Tamy 28-75

2008-12-26 Thread Jay Taylor
Up for sale are a couple of my high end Pentax FA lenses as well as my Tamron 28-75 zoom. I baby all of my equipment so these are all in (LN-) condition. I have some feedbacks on Pentax Forums, Fred Miranda and 100% feedback on eBay under username Sirfishalotz. I'm only selling these to co

Re: PAW/PESOs: Tofu at CMWC

2005-07-06 Thread Jay Taylor
Frank, definitely the first one for me. No distractions, right on point and the panning works very well with the subject . Just my HO. JayT On 7/6/05, frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3518501&size=lg Here's Tofu Leans into the Corner: h

Daughter and Grandboy @ Dim Sum

2005-07-06 Thread Jay Taylor
Here is a shot of my daughter with my grandson. Too bad I had too much DOF. When I have time in Photoshop, I'll try to blur the distracting background. Shot with the *istDS and the DA 18-55 kit lens. http://i.pbase.com/v3/87/63987/2/45850053.DanielleDariusJune05.jpg JayT

Re:FS: F 17-28 Fisheye Zoom

2005-07-06 Thread Jay Taylor
Bruce, Stop it! You're gonna get me in big (LBA) trouble. First you hit us up with all these great images from your southern Utah trip and then this. But seriously, go ahead and post a couple examples from this lens just to keep us salivating. JayT Bruce Dayton Wed, 06 Jul 2005 16:12:30 -0700

My daughter with FA 24/f2

2005-08-04 Thread Jay Taylor
Here is one of my first captures with my new FA 24 lens on the DS. Cropped and converted to monochrome via the Channel Mixer with a slight tint in CS. http://i.pbase.com/v3/87/63987/2/47176457.NicoleBW.jpg I'm still trying to figure out how to best use this lens. Had taken some shots in aper

Childs Intuition

2005-08-17 Thread Jay Taylor
Here is a recent shot of my grandson Darius with my cousin Jim Davidson from Minnesota. Darius seemed to immediately have a bond with Jim (who is just a great person) shortly after meeting him for the first time. It's funny how young children really have a strong sense of who good people are.

Correction -Childs Intuition

2005-08-17 Thread Jay Taylor
Correction: Shot with the FA 50/F 1.4 Here is a recent shot of my grandson Darius with my cousin Jim Davidson from Minnesota. Darius seemed to immediately have a bond with Jim (who is just a great person) shortly after meeting him for the first time. It's funny how young children really have

Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V05 #1947

2005-08-18 Thread Jay Taylor
On Aug 18, 2005, at 7:40 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I hope you don't mind my suggestions and adjustments. I liked the pic enough to want to play with it a bit. http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/jt.html Shel, Godfrey and others, Thanks so much for the constructive critique. This particular

Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V05 #2768

2005-11-01 Thread Jay Taylor
Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2005 17:28:16 +0200 From: Don Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "pentax-discuss@pdml.net" Subject: Sigma AF 24 -70 3.5 - 5.6 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Does anyone on the list hav

Re:PESO Experimental Pano

2005-11-25 Thread Jay Taylor
Rob, Verrry Nice! For fun try holding down the mouse and panning through the QTVR at ever increasing speeds. Did you have to use a specialized tripod head to make this image? Again a fantastic job Rob. Jay On Nov 24, 2005, at 8:00 PM, Rob Studdert wrote: Enough talk, time for another Pano P

New List Member -Feedback on AF080C Please

2005-06-26 Thread Jay Taylor
s a used one in excellent condition worth $150 US? Those of you who have used it are you pleased with it and is it invaluable for macros of flowers and insects? I look forward to contributing what little knowledge I have with the other great people here. Thanks, Jay Taylor *istDS

Grandpa's Lil Wonder

2005-06-28 Thread Jay Taylor
Here is a shot of my grandson, one of which I really like. Captured with the *istDS using the FA 50mm f1.4. Now I'm starting to realize all the hoopla behind this piece of Pentax glass. http://i.pbase.com/v3/87/63987/1/45423940.SeriousD.jpg JayT (aka Sirfishalot)

Re:Grandpa's Lil Wonder

2005-06-28 Thread Jay Taylor
Mark Roberts wrote: That's a lovely shot. What aperture did you have the lens set to? BTW: If the lighting there is always that nice, you should make a note of that spot for future portraits. :) Mark, I had it set at f2.8, been trying to use Aperture Priority mode most of the time on the D

Any hope for lens suffering from Separation?

2005-06-28 Thread Jay Taylor
I recently bought an M 100 f/4 macro on eBay that was supposed to only need " an interior cleaning" . Brought it into a tech today for evaluation - lens separation! Major bummer. Is there any hope for inexpensive repair for this or is it only good now for a "soft portrait" shots? Well, I'm loo

Re: Accidental art

2005-06-28 Thread Jay Taylor
Re: Accidental art brooksdj Tue, 28 Jun 2005 17:53:33 -0700 > While out taking shots for the Nature Guides job a few days ago, I > needed to get some photos of fern spores. A couple of the shots ended up > looking so nice that they stand on their own fr

Re:PESO -- Bridgeworks Revisited

2005-06-28 Thread Jay Taylor
PESO -- Bridgeworks Revisited [ "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] ] I posted this before but no one commented except to say they couldn't get to the page...\ I kind of like it, but wasn't really satisfied, then decided to do a B&W conversion. P. J., Personally I like the shot b

Roses (Super Takumar 135)

2005-06-30 Thread Jay Taylor
I've been pretty bad at keeping up with this list the last few days. Still trying to skim the posts, but it is somewhat overwhelming. Anyhow, here is a shot I took a few weeks ago with my first prime lens for the *istDS. It is a 135mm f/2.5 Super Takumar M42 lens. This particular shot was RAW

Re:PESO: two images from my "project"

2005-07-02 Thread Jay Taylor
Boris, I really like the first shot. Although I am a little biased towards building shots since I am an architect. For me what works is not only the point of view, but the contrast between built and the natural. Oh yeah the composition and choice of border works well too. JayT

M100 Macro Repair Help

2005-07-04 Thread Jay Taylor
OK, I know at least a couple of you out there has had some experience with take apart, reassemble and or repair pentax lenses. I have this M100 macro that has the classic lens separation problem, so I figured what the heck maybe I can fix it. Someone else here on PDML said that the separation c

OT: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-02 Thread Jay Taylor
PDML'ers, Please say a prayer for my daughter Nicole. Some of you may remember the photos I usually post of my grandson; she is his Mom. She was admitted to the hospital this evening. We do not know what is wrong with her. She's been experiencing headache, chest pain and elevated heart rate.

Re: OT: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-04 Thread Jay Taylor
k you for your prayers and encouragement. And may God bless you and your families. Sincerely, Jay Taylor http://i.pbase.com/v3/87/63987/1/48675784.IMGP1136copy.jpg

Re: OT: Prayer for my Daughter

2006-02-05 Thread Jay Taylor
PDML'ers, Our family received a wonderful blessing today as our daughter Nicole was released from the hospital with a positive medical prognosis. They ran almost all the tests they could with the exception of a spinal tap to rule out meningitis of which they were doubtful of anyway. All of th

Intro to Wildlife Shooting

2006-02-13 Thread Jay Taylor
Having a recent interest in wildlife subjects, I decided to pick up a telephoto lens for my DSLR. I found a pretty nice copy of the discontinued Tokina AT-X 400mm F5.6 on eBay. The lens is surprisingly lightweight and is pretty easily handheld for the most part. This image is one of the first o

Re: Intro to Wildlife Shooting-Revised Image

2006-02-13 Thread Jay Taylor
Thanks everyone for the feedback. I knew if I posted here I would get some CC. Tried a couple other forums and received virtually none. Anyway, with this particular bird my angle was severely limited to one spot on a pier at a Marina on the Seattle waterfront and could only get this rear viewpo

Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.

2006-02-16 Thread Jay Taylor
Ok, I'll put my newbie DSLR two cents in on this one. I could care less about a new body announcement at PMA. Actually, I hope there isn't one because number 1)I don't have the funds to get one right now, 2) I'm still trying to figure out how to fully utilize the DS and DL bodies capabilities t

Re: PESO - Catchin' the Light

2006-02-16 Thread Jay Taylor
Bruce, I'm just now seeing this fantastic image. Great sense of depth and nice bokeh. A very nice composition. I just became an owner of this same lens so it is especially exciting to see such great results. Now I just have to spend more time here on the PDML learning from people like you. K

FS Friday: DA 18-55mm Kit Lens - EX+++

2006-02-16 Thread Jay Taylor
I have an extra DA 18-55mm kit lens for sale since I bought a DL with less than 50 shots on it when I sent my DS in for repair. As new condition with all packaging & paperwork. Asking $75 plus shipping and PayPal . Overseas would be a little extra. JayT

Heron In The Field

2006-02-17 Thread Jay Taylor
Not sure what this one was searching for in the middle of a grass field; a rodent maybe? I always thought they did most of their hunting around the shorlines. This one was a good half mile away from the water. Taken with the newly acquired Tokina AT-X 400 f5.6 . I think I'm going to have to try

Re:PESO - Theater of Shades

2006-02-18 Thread Jay Taylor
Boris, I like the image. The fact that no part of it is in focus is intriging. But for some reason I keep wanting to see it in a portrait orientation with the dark gradation of the wall at the bottom of the frame. Would be interesting to see how the Limited would render it. Jay

Re:PAW - "Sunset at Point Elizabeth"

2006-02-18 Thread Jay Taylor
David, Wow, very nice! I like the colors and subtle tones all across the image and the fact that a lot of detail still shows in the shadows. JayT

Re: PESO - Waiting....

2006-02-22 Thread Jay Taylor
Bruce, Can't say much more positively than what's been said already; I really like this image. Composition as well as color are very apealling. I do have a couple questions though. What time of day and was it overcast? The birds appear to be resting or maybe even napping? Almost appears

WTB: Pentax A*600 F5.6

2006-02-23 Thread Jay Taylor
PDMLer's , I am looking for the Pentax A 600 f5.6 telephoto lens. By chance that someone here might have one they are willing to part with please contact me off the list. Thanks, JayT

Re:Re: Pentax A*600 F5.6

2006-02-25 Thread Jay Taylor
On Sat, 25 Feb 2006 "Peter Jordan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just to sicken you as much as it sickened me, this appeared on eekBay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pentax-A-600mm-f5-6-ED-IF-Professional- Telephoto- Lens_W0QQitemZ7593539978QQcategoryZ4688QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZVi ewItem I pre

My Grandson Again - Tokina 400 BW Conversion

2006-03-02 Thread Jay Taylor
Here is another shot of my lil' man Darius on a recent outing. The boy seems to take after his grandpa in the sense that he seems to love being outdoors. I look foward to future hikes, camping, fishing and just being out with him enjoying nature. I'm glad we won't be too to enjoy activities

Re: fame awaits ...

2006-03-13 Thread Jay Taylor
Godfrey, Way to go; congratulations! The images look very nice; wish I had a chance to see the prints in person. Jay Taylor

RE: WTB - 18-55mm

2006-03-15 Thread Jay Taylor
Cotty, I sent you an email earlier regarding the one I have, but I didn't hear back from you yet . Please contact me off list. Thanks, Jay

FA Friday: Like New DA 18-55 Kit Lens

2006-03-16 Thread Jay Taylor
I have a mint condition SMC DA 18-55 Kit lens on eBay. Listing ends Friday. It is from the DL that I bought for a second body to my DS. The lens had less than 50 images taken with it when I purchased it in January of this year: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=7600206799

RE: FA Friday: Like New DA 18-55 Kit Lens

2006-03-16 Thread Jay Taylor
Oops, Something was wrong with the link I posted to the auction, it should clickable through this link: http://cgi.ebay.com/Pentax-SMC-DA-18-55mm-f-3-5-5-6-Lens-for-istD- MINT_W0QQitemZ7600206799QQcategoryZ48558QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Jay

Re: PESO: Pano shot for Pentax World Photoshoot

2006-03-21 Thread Jay Taylor
Mark, Very nice panorama! What program did you use for stitching? Jay Taylor PESO: Pano shot for Pentax World Photoshoot Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 18:18:57 -0500 From: Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Pano shot for Pentax World Photoshoot Mess

Major Enablement: FA*300 f4.5

2006-03-30 Thread Jay Taylor
At least to me it is major! I've bee reading about all over for this "great" lens. After losing out on one in an eBay auction a few months back by being too cheap to bid a decent price for it, I was really wanting very badly to add this one to my collection. Finally, I decided that I would

PEOW: Layered View

2006-04-11 Thread Jay Taylor
Was looking at some images from last fall and this one for some reason stuck with me. It was taken with the cheap version of the Pentax 80-200 zoom lens along with the 1.7X Adapter. I think I'll try to return this year for a re-shoot, but with nicer glass and hopefully better light this tim

Re: long lens for birds?

2006-04-17 Thread Jay Taylor
Russell, Not that I have any expertise whatsoever on the subject of wildlife photography, but I'd say also that primes are definitely the way to go. And you will always want more "reach" than you have. Seems like in order to get really close for those frame filling shots that shooting from

SMC Fall Colors

2005-10-19 Thread Jay Taylor
Haven't had much time lately for photo processing or shooting for that matter since I am busy studying for my Architects Registration Examination. But here is one I snapped last weekend on the *istDS with the SMC FA 28-70 F4 and my newly aquired F1.7x Adapter. Trying to figure out if this thing

BW Conversion - Grandson with Auntie

2005-10-23 Thread Jay Taylor
I have been pretty quiet posting here but usually am reading some of the posts. Not a whole lot of time to enjoy photography these days. This is another *istDS shot of my grandson with my younger daughter. Converted in CS using dual HSB adjustment layers. Comments & critique welcome as always.

Anyone tried different focus screen on digital?

2005-12-16 Thread Jay Taylor
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays everyone out there in PDML land. I am wondering if anyone has successfully had a different type focusing screen installed to replace the stock one on any of the digital cameras *istD, DS, DL or DS2? I am assuming this would be something that an authorized Pentax s

PEOW - UW Women's Volleyball NCAA Champions

2005-12-17 Thread Jay Taylor
Congratulations to the University of Washington women's volleyball team in capturing the Division 1 national championship today. They remained unbeaten throughout the entire tournament and swept the No. 1 ranked Nerbraska Cornhuskers in three straight games today. Managed to snap a few photos o

FA: Sigma 2 Macro Zoom Lens Kit

2005-12-20 Thread Jay Taylor
PDML'ers, A shameless plug for for my eBay auction. A fairly good deal for entry level lens set. Just clearing out stuff I don't use. Just bought these in March and they really are not bad for the money. I've only shot twenty to to thirty images on each (if that much). I'm just getting

PEOW: Cormorant II

2007-11-21 Thread Jay Taylor
Some of you may have seen the head shot of my Cormorant that Mark pointed out (posted on DPreview). Godfrey was correct in that I don't usually exclude much of the context in my bird images, but I guess I was just emulating the Canon and Nikon guys with the major crop just for something dif

Re: PEOW: Cormorant II

2007-11-21 Thread Jay Taylor
On Nov 21, 2007, at 11:23 AM, Rick Wormer wrote: > > > Very nice, especially the background. > > Two comments: > > First, when one clicks on the link to one of your > photos, one gets a "Forbidden" message. One has to > copy and paste the link into a new browser window. Is > there something you

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 19, Issue 198

2007-11-24 Thread Jay Taylor
On Nov 24, 2007, at 9:01 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > > I worked on the background a bit. The offending elbow is history. > http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=6669938&size=lg > Paul, I like this image. There's a nice dynamic going on in the frame between father & son's gaze and the chess

Re: PESO: Seattle Public Library

2007-12-15 Thread Jay Taylor
On Dec 15, 2007, at 4:48 PM, Rick Womer wrote: > Courageously, I risk bawdy commentary again with > another set of PESOs. > > The Seattle Public Library building is a remarkable > and (to me) beautiful piece of architecture. It has > so many angles and facets, and is in such a crowded > part of

Re:PESO 2007 - 52c - GDG

2007-12-20 Thread Jay Taylor
On Dec 20, 2007, at 8:05 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On a walk today ... > >http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW7/52c.htm > > Comments, critique, etc always appreciated. > > enjoy > Godfrey > Godfrey, You really have a great eye for these. The image if very rich in composition, tex

K20D PEF Files On a Mac?

2008-03-01 Thread Jay Taylor
Does anyone know how to convert PEF files to DNG's? I can't get the freakin' Pentax software to install on my Mac. Lightroom can't read em, nor can PS3/Bridge or Bibble. Thanks, Jay -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE fro

Re: In Memory of My Mom

2008-03-17 Thread Jay Taylor
Paul, Please also accept my condolences. I lost my mom about this time last year and I can relate to your loss. It's good though that she was able to share last part of her life with those she loved most. My prayer goes out to you and your family. Sincerely, Jay Taylor -- PDML P

PEOW: Darius @ 4 1/2

2008-03-24 Thread Jay Taylor
Greetings PDMLers, Been awhile since I've posted, but I still check in from time to time. Thought I would post a recent shot of my grandson Darius now that he's such a big boy. This was from a recent family vacation (our first together) in Oahu, Hawaii. http://i.pbase.com/o6/87/63987/1/9466941

Re: PESO - Portrait

2008-03-31 Thread Jay Taylor
Bruce, All of them are nice portraits, but I keep going back to the first one for some reason. She's just seems to look more natural in that one. The other two while technically very good do not seem to have quite a genuine feeling. Just my 2 cents, but then again I don't really know that muc

Re: Published!

2008-04-17 Thread Jay Taylor
Frank, Congratulations! I especially like the second one. The way you've composed the image and framed the subject is very strong. Keep up the good work and go for some more. JayT > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE f

Re:GESO: My Chicago (Tim Bray)

2010-05-10 Thread Jay Taylor
On May 10, 2010, at 12:57 AM, Tim Bray wrote: My trip to Chicago was relatively unsuccessful aside from the couple of hours I got to spend with the PDMLers, but I did manage to take a couple of snaps that avoided the quick cull. The slide-show is at http://www.tbray.org/pdml/Chicago-May-2010/

Re: GESO - Quality Human Hair

2010-05-10 Thread Jay Taylor
On May 9, 2010, at 8:51 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: Most of these will not survive a more serious cull, but right now they don't make me spew. All taken over the too little time I had for shooting in Chicago, just a random collection with no thought to flow or chronological order. Friday night

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