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Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways 12-13-2014, 08:55 PM  
3 Million Post Giveaway: Confirm your entry!
Posted By jaws
Replies: 2,853
Views: 134,249
Its a yes
Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways 12-11-2014, 01:30 AM  
Win an FA 31mm Ltd: PF 3 million post giveaway!
Posted By jaws
Replies: 2,237
Views: 144,650
Its on my wish list
Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 11-01-2010, 10:37 PM  
Thematic Scooter World-Post your pictures of scooters or people with scooters here!
Posted By jaws
Replies: 120
Views: 22,877
Thanks plenty of scooters in India.

Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 11-01-2010, 10:26 PM  
Thematic Scooter World-Post your pictures of scooters or people with scooters here!
Posted By jaws
Replies: 120
Views: 22,877
From India
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 06-13-2009, 09:34 PM  
The Great Aussie Rip Off
Posted By jaws
Replies: 49
Views: 7,163
Based on the price of the lens from B&H its 815.00US del.which is $1003.00 Au, therefore over the allowable duty free limit by $3.00 adding the customs duty and then the GST it comes in at $1,244.00 in total, I can get it from CRK for $1,320.00 so not a big saving for something that may be held up in customs.(I get the GST back anyway) If the lens was under $1k then its definately worth doing.
cheers,
john
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 06-13-2009, 05:25 AM  
The Great Aussie Rip Off
Posted By jaws
Replies: 49
Views: 7,163
Thats very tempting info.....
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 06-13-2009, 01:21 AM  
The Great Aussie Rip Off
Posted By jaws
Replies: 49
Views: 7,163
Thanks for the reply, I emailed first and got no reply after about a week, so I rang Melb office and was put thru to sales and they were quite helpful,( and had seen my email) so its just another phone call when I'm ready.
cheers,
John
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 06-13-2009, 12:40 AM  
The Great Aussie Rip Off
Posted By jaws
Replies: 49
Views: 7,163
I have contacted CRK regarding the DA 50-135, Bh have it for approx $1,000.00au delv. to my door, (may have to pay customs duty if over $1k, if so add 10% $100.00)
CRK said they will supply the lens delivered for $1,320.00 inc GST, now that's not a price match but is quite a bit less than the $1600.00 that other online shops are quoting for a 'aus warranty" lens.
My choice would be to buy here in case of any issues however I do buy thru the internet and have had good experiences in the past.
Any other prices on this lens that anyone has seen would be appreciated.
cheers,
John
Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges 06-08-2009, 12:34 AM  
Weekly challenge #100 winners
Posted By jaws
Replies: 6
Views: 1,944
Thanks to all who entered, my list of winners started with
3rd place is;
SeaCapt with a gorgeous image that managed to convey a texture without having added one!

2nd place
Ansbert with a stunning portrait and post production.

1st Place
Peter Zack with an ominous looking church and a sky that matches perfectly the mood of the image. Congratulations!
Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges 06-02-2009, 08:06 PM  
Weekly challenge #100-added textures
Posted By jaws
Replies: 8
Views: 3,274
Seacapt,
cool shot, it looks like a textured background so its fine by me.
cheers,
John
Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges 05-31-2009, 07:58 PM  
Weekly challenge #100-added textures
Posted By jaws
Replies: 8
Views: 3,274
Ok so the challenge is added textures to photos, it can be anything to add a background , text, colour to change/enhance the look of the photo.
The last day would be the 7th June (I'm in Oz so its the 1st here, so an extra day for the rest of the world!)
The rules are as follows...

1. Post ONE photo (max 1000x1000).
2. The photo must portray an interpretation of the theme. It can be color or B&W, your choice.
3. Post your single picture in this thread, and explain what motivated you to take the picture and/or how you feel it represents the weekly theme
4. The challenge is interactive. Any response is welcome.
5. The judge will pick the WINNERS and chose 1 of them to be the judge for the next week.
6. This challenge runs for 7 days plus a day for the judge to choose the winners.
7. Any Pentax camera will do or a Samsung DSLR.
8. Pictures can be from any time frame, not just within the week of the current theme.

Previous Challenge Subjects:
1-Statues, 2-Wheels, 3-Speed, 4-Peace, 5-Survival, 6-Macro, 7-Mountains, 8-Children, 9-Post Processing, 10- Windows & Doors, 11-Sport, 12-Urban Landscape, 13-Wisdom, 14-Power, 15-Music, 16-Pathways, 17-Lines, 18-Storm, 19-Boats, 20-Water, 21 - Golden Hour, 22 - Natural Lighting, Portraits, 23-Motion Blur, 24-Simplicity, 25-Color, 26-Cars, 27-Repetition, 28-Wildlife, 29-Epiphany, 30-Contrast, 31-Pets, 32-Landscapes, 33-Coastal, 34-Churches, 35-Bridges, 36-Creation, 37-Still Life: Food, 38-At the Zoo, 39-Wide Aperture, 40-Merry Christmas, 41- Sunsets, 42-Action, 43-Fireworks, 44-Manipulated Light Portraits, 45- Advertising/Product Shot, 46- B&W Street Shooting, people/buildings, 47-Vanishing Point, 48-Reflection, 49-Tranquility, 50-Expressions, 51-S Curve, 52-Hands, 53-Shadows, 54-Your Favorite Beverage, 55-Barriers, 56-Perspective, 57-Night Scenes, 58-Zen-like...Water and Stone 59-Modern architecture, 60-Sunrises, 61-Red, 62-Action on water, 63-Bodies in Motion, 64-Ruins, 65-Blue and green, 66-Iridescence, 67-Anthropomorpha, 68–Sound, 69-Backlight, 70-Group Shot, 71-Railway Scenes, 72-Technology, 73-Color on Color, 74-History, 75-Autumn/Harvest 76-working men and women, 77-Silhouettes, 78 Stranger Portrait, 79-Transportation, 80 - Lonely, 81 - Holidays, 82 - Toys 'n Games, 83 - Machines, 84 - Ice, 85 - Cats, 86 - Stories, 87 - Cultures, 88 - Absence, 89 - Weather, 90 - Old roads, 91 - The River, 92 - The Seventies, 93 - Beautiful Bokeh, 94 - Balance, 95 - Crop a miniature landscape, 96 - Opposing gravity, 97- Feet, 98 - Sacred Grounds
Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges 05-30-2009, 09:48 PM  
Weekly Challenge #99: Extraordinarily Ordinary -- Winners
Posted By jaws
Replies: 5
Views: 2,369
Cheers everyone and many thanks for the win, some great shots here so I am very grateful for the win.
Now to the business end I should have read the rules! am I now to choose a theme and copy the rules and post as the next challenge?

cheers,
John
Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges 05-23-2009, 10:09 PM  
Weekly Challenge #99: Extraordinarily Ordinary
Posted By jaws
Replies: 14
Views: 3,114
This is pretty ordinary! cheers,
John
Forum: General Talk 02-08-2009, 11:52 PM  
Heat and Bushfires in Australia.
Posted By jaws
Replies: 97
Views: 16,512
Everyone is quoting different things, one thing for sure it is Victorias worst disaster. I think Tracy was something else the City destroyed with 70 deaths and 20000 homeless, however it looks like 131 confirmed dead could go to 200, many people burnt, whole towns destroyed, livestock destroyed, tens of thousands of hectares of bush land burnt, all of this and the fires are still going, towns are still threatened, CFA are warning right this minute to some people that it is too late to leave some areas that are threatened. I guess the point is that this is an ongoing disaster not one that was over in a day. I am not taking anything away from Tracy it was devastating, just getting bush fires into context.

Cheers,
John
Forum: General Talk 02-08-2009, 10:40 PM  
Australia Help...
Posted By jaws
Replies: 4
Views: 1,951
Viewbank and Melbourne is OK, link here for the fires
Google Maps
Forum: Post Your Photos! 01-08-2009, 11:43 PM  
Homeless in Perth
Posted By jaws
Replies: 24
Views: 3,699
Nice image Taff, its a contrast between the subject and the shop with new things he can't buy.( and doesn't need) The b&w treatment is spot on.
Cheers,
John
Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges 12-11-2008, 06:48 PM  
Potw #39 30/11/08 - 14/12/08 Everyone join in!!
Posted By jaws
Replies: 49
Views: 11,232
Like your inside shots Duh Vinci, I'm getting the 50m 1:1.4 soon should be fun.
Cheers,
John
Forum: Weekly Photo Challenges 12-09-2008, 11:41 PM  
Potw #39 30/11/08 - 14/12/08 Everyone join in!!
Posted By jaws
Replies: 49
Views: 11,232
Well you said to post anything!
An old window in need of love

Numbers painted on our curb.

Derelict building in suburban Melbourne.

Typical suburban lane in Melbourne, used for the night cart man to empty the outside dunny.


cheers, (PP in LR 2.0, K20, DA 18-250)
John
Forum: Welcomes and Introductions 12-02-2008, 01:30 PM  
Hello from Geelong, Australia
Posted By jaws
Replies: 20
Views: 1,564
Welcome Bellakelpie, you will enjoy being here its a great forum.
Cheers,
John
Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 11-27-2008, 02:23 PM  
Mac Users: Aperture or PhotoLab3?
Posted By jaws
Replies: 19
Views: 5,237
Macbook Pro with PS 3 & LR 2.1, I love LR and its easy to swap between PS, haven't used Aperture I'm sure its a good program too.
There are some good books my Scott Kelby on LR 2.0 which makes the learning curve a whole lot easier.
Cheers,
John
Forum: General Talk 11-26-2008, 07:54 PM  
Mr.President
Posted By jaws
Replies: 27
Views: 5,073
All the best for Thanksgiving.

Cheers,
John
Forum: General Talk 11-26-2008, 06:59 PM  
Mr.President
Posted By jaws
Replies: 27
Views: 5,073
Hi Robert,
My comments were meant a a broad sweep of the Democrat victory.

I agree that depending on yourself is a much safer option, however their is a place for Government intervention, namely health care as a right and social security for the ones left behind (I know some should be left behind but thats another story) and looking after the planet, to me these are where Govt's need to act strongly.
Getting involved in war etc. is where Govt's take control away from the people who elected them and go after their own agenda to the detriment of the world.
Unfortunately we here in Oz also have basicly 2 political party's which leaves behind some excellent candidates, I think our views here are more socialist than the US we do expect Govt's to use our tax dollars wisely, we have a strong sense of social intervention, health care, social security, maternity leave, compulsory superannuation, pensions, etc.
I also vote on substance via the Greens with preference to Labor (your Democrat equivalent).
Cheers,
john
Forum: General Talk 11-26-2008, 05:05 PM  
Mr.President
Posted By jaws
Replies: 27
Views: 5,073
I think when someone talks of hope, respect and having a real moral compass sometimes thats enough for most people. I,m sure most of the people want peace and a reasonable future for themselves there children and the planet.I don't see where Bush created any of this and lets face it McCain is too old,(although probably a decent man) Palin just plain scary.
So when someone says 'hes not Bush' instead of it being a flippant remark is probably a short sweet summary of a greater list of real reasons for hope and change.

Cheers,
John
Forum: Post Your Photos! 11-20-2008, 10:57 PM  
The Loneliest bench.
Posted By jaws
Replies: 49
Views: 8,536
Thanks Peter, it does look inviting but its probably about 15 celius at that time of year!
Forum: Post Your Photos! 11-18-2008, 02:31 PM  
The Loneliest bench.
Posted By jaws
Replies: 49
Views: 8,536
Does a lonely chair count?
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