Probably not the most efficient method of resizing images... You would need to load images, then export them to a different size. The originals typically should remain intact. SilkyPix's main purpose is as a RAW converter but it will work on JPEGS as well. I suppose you could export and overwrite existing JPEGs but that just isn't SilkyPix's intended workflow.

If you want to resize photos, especially if batch resizing I would highly suggest irfanView. Small, lightweight, fast, simple and free. (Dunno how well Elements works in that regard.)

I've held my K10D under the shower and have been in rain storms more powerful than the shower. I suspect a quick dunk, once, may be OK. You're not talking about leaving it there for long periods of time where water would definitely be forced past the seals.

A wave slightly catching your camera or splash from a nearby surfer really should not be an issue. Totally being dunked by a large wave on the other hand... dunno I'd probably try to avoid it.

Of course if the wave or splash was salt-water, that adds a whole other level of potential danger. Salt water will eventually damage most anything and is difficult to clean.

Smart choice to stay where it was safe.

Argh! Rejected again!

Seriously though, good comments on the judging Martin.
And Congrats Mike.

He, he, yeah I know what ya mean. I actually had to look up what a "Redundancy notice" was. Dunno if it is a regional saying, but I never heard of it before. I think I'd feel worse being told I was "redundant" rather than simply not being needed any more. Actually the company dissolved due to lack of sales, so it doesn't feel that harsh.

At this point I'm happy for the time off. The work environment was pretty bad.
So, I am hoping to get some extra time behind the camera now...

So many fabulous colors and sights there to photograph.
Those pools are so amazingly clear it makes you just want to step in, eh? Quite frightening though, to think of what would happen if you did.....

Looks like my entry is "redundant". I guess I should have paid more attention to what was already posted. Argh!

Sadly, mine is not made up. I do not believe it is a great image, but its all I got until the next "office" comes around....

Just got canned yesterday. Here is my notice with box of desk-bits.
Other than that, it was a good day.

One more potential negative... Read Section 11 of the Terms of Service.
This may or may not scare you from using their service.

It is quite standard for these types of "services" but it can be a dangerous hole to dig yourself into if you are not aware this is there and if you are not comfortable with the rights you are giving them.

Anything with the words "...perpetual, irrevocable..." make me question their motives.

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11. Content licence from you

11.1 You retain copyright and any other rights you already hold in Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. By submitting, posting or displaying the content you give Google a perpetual, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free, and non-exclusive licence to reproduce, adapt, modify, translate, publish, publicly perform, publicly display and distribute any Content which you submit, post or display on or through, the Services. This licence is for the sole purpose of enabling Google to display, distribute and promote the Services and may be revoked for certain Services as defined in the Additional Terms of those Services.

11.2 You agree that this licence includes a right for Google to make such Content available to other companies, organizations or individuals with whom Google has relationships for the provision of syndicated services, and to use such Content in connection with the provision of those services.

11.3 You understand that Google, in performing the required technical steps to provide the Services to our users, may (a) transmit or distribute your Content over various public networks and in various media; and (b) make such changes to your Content as are necessary to conform and adapt that Content to the technical requirements of connecting networks, devices, services or media. You agree that this licence shall permit Google to take these actions.

11.4 You confirm and warrant to Google that you have all the rights, power and authority necessary to grant the above licence.

Had my K10D with DA*50-135 on the tripod (about a meter high or so). It was at a client's home photographing paintings.

I tipped the head into portrait mode and realized too late that I did not tighten the thumb screw enough that holds the plate in place. The camera with lens (not a light chunk of metal and glass) went crashing to the floor.

I was sure the day was a wash, but both camera and lens are still working perfectly two years later!

I have since bought a new tripod head that is less prone to loosening or forgetfulness.

Same here, picked up some cheap flashes $0.50 for mini 11gn flash, but works great as a trigger for syncing of dumb flashes. If you can find working models you cannot beat the price.

But try here for a list of flash brand names and voltages. In general if it says it is safe, it will be OK on a Pentax. I think Pentax has higher safe range than some other brands. (But I forget the exact number....)

http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html