OT: What is a picture worth?

2020-12-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Can we trust our brains to interpret a photograph? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVOYInKgy8k Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO: Le plat pays

2020-12-17 Thread Rick Womer
Great shot! I like the misty background, and the way the road and canal converge at the farm in the background. We explored very similar territory a few years ago in the Netherlands, between Utrecht and Gouda, whence came a branch of my wife’s family. Two-way traffic on one-lane dikes made for

Re: PESO: Snowstorm

2020-12-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Yes, indeed, it is very heavy! Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Thu, Dec 17, 2020 at 5:27 PM Rick Womer wrote: > I tried some photos last night while it was coming down, but haven’t had a > good look at them yet. > > This

Re: PESO: Snowstorm

2020-12-17 Thread Rick Womer
I tried some photos last night while it was coming down, but haven’t had a good look at them yet. This morning there were 6-8 inches of layered snow, sleet, and ice on the ground. Got my morning outdoor exercise with the snow shovel. It’s a heavy mixture. Rick On Thu, Dec 17, 2020 at 10:23

Re: PESO: Le plat pays

2020-12-17 Thread ann sanfedele
oops! sorry I just woke up from a nap, Ralf.. But I'm sure Henk thinks it is lovely too! On 12/17/2020 3:14 PM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: Am 17.12.20 um 20:55 schrieb ann sanfedele: That's a terrific shot, Henk.. puts me right there Henk...?? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher  - 

Re: PESO: Le plat pays

2020-12-17 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
Am 17.12.20 um 20:55 schrieb ann sanfedele: That's a terrific shot, Henk.. puts me right there Henk...?? Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Web : http://www.fotoralf.de --

Re: PESO: Le plat pays

2020-12-17 Thread ann sanfedele
That's a terrific shot, Henk.. puts me right there ann On 12/17/2020 10:52 AM, Ralf R Radermacher wrote: The area inland from Calais and Dunkirk lies mostly at or even below sea level and is criss-crossed by canals. Temps were well below freezing by the end of 2008.

Re: PEso: Snow

2020-12-17 Thread ann sanfedele
Thanks Paul, Henk, Dan & Alan  and anyone who comes along later :-) Henk -  I have much better storm shots than this.. well, at least a lot I like much more myself.  That corner store is in the last of a number of reimaginings in the 52 years I've lived here..  This is the worst. the hidious

Re: PESO: Le plat pays

2020-12-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Unusual and interesting landscape, well photographed and composed. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Thu, Dec 17, 2020 at 10:53 AM Ralf R Radermacher wrote: > The area inland from Calais and Dunkirk lies mostly at or even below

PESO: Le plat pays

2020-12-17 Thread Ralf R Radermacher
The area inland from Calais and Dunkirk lies mostly at or even below sea level and is criss-crossed by canals. Temps were well below freezing by the end of 2008. https://www.fotocommunity.de/photo/le-plat-pays-fotoralfbe/44650454 Offekerque, France, december 31, 2008 - Pentax K10D, SMC-M 80-200

Re: PEso: Snow

2020-12-17 Thread Alan C
Yes, an unusual view. That shop must be a goldmine. Alan C On 17-Dec-20 05:35 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Nice image, Ann. It really captures the feeling of snow in The City. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Wed, Dec 16,

Re: PEso: Snow

2020-12-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Nice image, Ann. It really captures the feeling of snow in The City. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Wed, Dec 16, 2020 at 10:59 PM ann sanfedele wrote: > >

PESO: Snowstorm

2020-12-17 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
My deck this morning: http://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2020/12/17/snowstorm K-is 5 IIs, DA 35 mm F 2.8 Macro Limited Comments and criticisms are invited and appreciated. Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * -- PDML

GESO: Sable Dam

2020-12-17 Thread Alan C
The gravel road to Sable Dam in Kruger was re-opened today after the heavy rains on Tuesday night. I went to have a look after lunch. Still very grey, wet conditions. With pools of water all over the place, the game has dispersed - tough for the predators! Scenes of the dam (now 100 full) from

Re: PEso: Snow

2020-12-17 Thread Henk Terhell
Ann, that is an nice early submission for January PUG! Or you keep it for August, but then it is too hot to remember:). Henk Op 2020-12-17 om 04:59 schreef ann sanfedele: https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2020-New-York-at-home-and-on-silent-streets/i-2VffjLt/A a bit of

Re: PEso: Snow

2020-12-17 Thread Paul Stenquist
Ice, moody pic. Stay warm! Paul > On Dec 16, 2020, at 10:59 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > https://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2020-New-York-at-home-and-on-silent-streets/i-2VffjLt/A > > a bit of cheer - we havent had a decent snow since 2018. shot from my smudgy > officed