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Shows off the lens's qualities nicely, and thats a lovely bit of light. But maybe there's not quite enough to interest the viewer here beyond that?
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on A Couple of Bust Stop Photos at 18/09/2011 - 01:29
These and your previous sets remind me of my time on the Avon. I like no. 3 and 5 quite a bit. Nice clarity and evening light. Saturation looks OK to me, they look quite cool but I don't mind that. Nice to see a bit of industry included. Especially as the rising steam looks so good backlit.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Evening on the river at 18/09/2011 - 01:00
George Lazarette wrote:
I hasten to say that this is pure conjecture on my part, but it is a plausible explanation for why JR's approach has changed.
It would be interesting to know what triggers post deletion. In my case, I am fairly sure that in one instance at least (and possibly more) it has been the result of a complaint by just one person. Since this forum represents quite a cross-section of views, it will become very anodyne if nobody is allowed to upset anybody ever.
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I agree George, but at least in those cases you can point to a reason for the post or thread deletion. On the couple of occasions I have had posts deleted, I understood the reason why and just put the incident behind me. Because I could see how I was at fault. If I had posted something innocuous and photography related to share with the forum, and it was zapped, I would probably react differently.I hasten to say that this is pure conjecture on my part, but it is a plausible explanation for why JR's approach has changed.
It would be interesting to know what triggers post deletion. In my case, I am fairly sure that in one instance at least (and possibly more) it has been the result of a complaint by just one person. Since this forum represents quite a cross-section of views, it will become very anodyne if nobody is allowed to upset anybody ever.
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Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Tim? at 18/09/2011 - 00:36
George Lazarette wrote:
Gareth has been simmering away for years, and has finally done what he should have done long ago. Ralf is just being silly, and Stefan is being very silly (no surprise there). The choice is theirs entirely: nobody pushed them.
The only apology owed is by Tim to JR. Tim wasn't banned out of the blue; and certainly not because of his original post. He took steps to escalate the situation, and that led to the ban.
The resentment was caused by the moderation issues, as far as I know. Gareth has had threads deleted in the past himself. Gareth has been simmering away for years, and has finally done what he should have done long ago. Ralf is just being silly, and Stefan is being very silly (no surprise there). The choice is theirs entirely: nobody pushed them.
The only apology owed is by Tim to JR. Tim wasn't banned out of the blue; and certainly not because of his original post. He took steps to escalate the situation, and that led to the ban.
If it's the case that the heavy handedness is being instructed from the top, I feel sorry for John for being put in that situation (although AFAIK it is a voluntary role so there's no reason he has to put up with it!) and hope that the message is heard by those in charge.
I agree Tim's ultimate ban was brought on by his own actions, but sympathise with his anger at having his initial thread deleted without warning or adequate justification.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Tim? at 17/09/2011 - 23:46
George Lazarette wrote:
Had you been here a bit longer, you would know that Gareth has previously had run-ins with the moderators. Surely you can tell from reading his post.
Is that supposed to imply Gareth is some sort of 'bad apple', or does it actually indicate something's gone awry with the status quo on here and this was the last straw. Add Ralf to the equation and this episode has caused the forum to shed three gold-standard members. Had you been here a bit longer, you would know that Gareth has previously had run-ins with the moderators. Surely you can tell from reading his post.
What can reverse this trend? An apology for zapping Tim's thread, and an undertaking to hold back from that sort of thing in future would be a good start as a bridge-building exercise.
JR is a great asset to the forum with his knowledge and willingness to offer advice, it's only the gung-ho zapping of posts and threads which have caused these issues.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Tim? at 17/09/2011 - 23:22
Agree with Chris. For me this is a non-problem.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on The format of this forum at 17/09/2011 - 22:11
Ah that would be a shame Gareth. No Tim, and now no Gareth?
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Tim? at 17/09/2011 - 21:59
Payment sent for 49mm ND filter.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Pentax K-5, K-x, 43ltd, 77ltd, 135/2.5, tamron 17-50 2.8 and more! at 17/09/2011 - 17:45
Heh! I don't clainm to be an expert in this, but I gathere the SR does 'expect' some movement so the motor may move the sensor unnecessarily when the camera is mounted on a tripod. Simple way to disengage it is to use the 2 sec. timer, which you ought to do in order to lock the mirror up before the shot anyway.
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on K-5 manual moan at 17/09/2011 - 17:43
Dangermouse wrote:
I'd appreciate supermarkets having them. There was a child in Tesco this morning which sounded more like a Pterodactyl rather than anything human!
The usual response from Mum and Dad is to grab some chocolate and shove it into their little darling's gob. The lesson learned? Shrieking at the top of your voice brings chocolate.I'd appreciate supermarkets having them. There was a child in Tesco this morning which sounded more like a Pterodactyl rather than anything human!
I love that advert where the mother takes a different tack and throws herself on the floor in a tantrum, leaving the kid confused and blissfully silent!
Comment by Pentaxophile posted on Don't you just hate it when... at 17/09/2011 - 17:39
