Re: Peso: Been here since the Conquest

2011-03-15 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 10:02 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: Steven Desjardins wrote: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1215310477_9JkHD-L-LB Is the owner's first name Norman? No, it's William T. Conqueror. Fun shot, Steve. cheers, frank -- Sharpness

PESO - All Welcome

2011-03-14 Thread frank theriault
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/03/all-welcome.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Thanks! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from

Re: PESO Art Appreciation

2011-03-14 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Mar 11, 2011 at 9:56 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Kind of a throw-away shot from a bunch I took documenting an art opening. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bruce_m_walker/5516542126/lightbox/ Comments welcome, but may be thrown away also. :-) Like Ann said... Terrific

Re: GESO (blogpost) - Another portrait

2011-03-14 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 14, 2011 at 6:00 AM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: Say hello to my lovely neighbour Reidun Sunde http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2011/03/reidun-sunde.html She doesn't like being photographed, but i challenged her, and it came out pretty OK. Using her old bike as a prop

Re: Peso - Hoboken train station

2011-03-10 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 10:30 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/New-York-Snaps-2011/15389206_z3saz/1/1206929219_wgRuT/Large I've seen many hundreds (thousands?) of yours, but this is one of the best ever I've seen from you. A stunning

PESO - Coffee Shop Concert

2011-03-10 Thread frank theriault
This Starbucks had free Sunday evening jams for a while. The whole front of the store rolls up, garage-door style, so I was actually on the sidewalk when I took this (I try not to enter Starbucks if at all possible). This couple was taking a great deal interest in this young singer, and I got

Re: Sorry about that

2011-03-10 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 6:08 PM, Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: My bad. I got things fouled up on my end, but we're back up and running again. I have no idea what you're talking about, but I accept your apology anyway. Carry on. I will. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: Peso - Hoboken train station

2011-03-10 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 8:58 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Stop already!  wow, thanks Frank! It wasnt submitted for 2011 book - took it after deadline or I would have, I think... but I'll try to remember to submit it next year I doubt if you have seen hundreds of my photos...

Re: PESO - Saturday Night in Parkdale

2011-03-10 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 6:04 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: A nice, urban scene. Neon is always fun. How does it look in color? Thanks, Paul, Bob, Don and Dave. Paul, it looks good in colour, but I thought BW looked a bit more Parkdale (a kind of gritty - if up and coming -

Re: Off Topic: A bit of a promo

2011-03-10 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 9:22 PM, Mark Roberts m...@robertstech.com wrote: This is traditional: http://norvig.com/Gettysburg/ Damn! You beat me to it... ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Sorry about that

2011-03-10 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 6:38 PM, Toralf Lund tor...@toralf.net wrote: It wasn't possible to post to the list for a bit, I believe... I figured as much. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Some Spring Blooms

2011-03-10 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 9:50 PM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: Okay so I couldn't resist but to capture some Spring blooms on Sunday. Japanese Magnolia Tree Blooms http://www.flickr.com/photos/jt-johnson/5513929664/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jt-johnson/5513923218/

Re: GEASO (blogpost) - Self

2011-03-10 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 6:11 PM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: I see this as a series. http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2011/03/self.html Please do what you are best at; being brutal ;-) MaritimTim http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/ Some cool stuff there. My fave is the first of the

Re: PESO: Brygga, no... well I can't remember, really...

2011-03-10 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 1:21 PM, Toralf Lund tor...@toralf.net wrote: Hi. It's been way too long since I posted a picture here, or anything else, for that matter. Actually, I think I may have said that last time I sent something, too, but anyway, here is an image:

Re: PESO - Coffee Shop Concert

2011-03-10 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 6:46 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: snip I like that type of composition where you have people coming in at the edge. Larry Burrows did it a lot. It's a bit harder whilst flying in a helicopter in Vietnam with bullets flying past your head and a dying soldier in

Re: GEASO (blogpost) - Self

2011-03-10 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 6:48 PM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Frank, and Paul while I'm at it. The first reflection shot is the one the model didn't like. She's an amateur, but she's a joy to work with. Has her own ideas, but are easy to direct. Who cares if she liked it?

PESO - Saturday Night in Parkdale

2011-03-09 Thread frank theriault
I was attracted by the neon sign - a rather ironic one, given that one can't see anything like a skyline from that block of King Street. However when I saw the couple, I snapped. I'm pleased with the result (grain aside): http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/03/saturday-night-in-parkdale.html

Re: PESO - Saturday Night in Parkdale

2011-03-09 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Mar 9, 2011 at 5:04 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: snip I'm pleased with the result (grain aside): snip Sorry, it's noise, not grain. ;-) cheers, frank, always a TriX man -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO - Damned Snow

2011-03-09 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 6:57 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Great composition.  The cat is a wonderful element. Thanks Steve! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Damned Snow

2011-03-09 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 8:05 AM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I have an idea the cat feels the same way. Might lighten the cat a tiny bit.(?) Nice shot! I think you may be right. I'll fiddle around with it and see what happens. Thanks, Jack! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a

Re: PESO - Damned Snow

2011-03-09 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 10:10 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Wow -- Weird... I couln't see the cat.. at all..(now that I stare at it for a while and enlarge the photo I can) but if you look to the right of the steps  the pipes or whatever next to them looks like a tiny man in a

OT - very OT - personal update of sorts

2011-03-09 Thread frank theriault
A couple of weeks ago a personal off-list e-mail was leaked to the list which may have lead some to believe that I was in the midst of a bit of personal turmoil. Well, without getting into details, it was a difficult time for a bit, but since I inadvertently dragged the list into it, I will

Re: March PUG is up!

2011-03-09 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 7:35 AM, Brian Walters supera1...@fastmail.fm wrote: Evenin' all Everything from big weather to no weather  Lots of good stuff for your viewing pleasure, although still only limited interest in the 'Open Gallery' concept. You'll find the gallery here:

Re: Hot for teacher

2011-03-09 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 5:45 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: I like this one http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5505468589/in/set-72157626215167022/ Yeah, I agree with Cotty, that's a terrific shot. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: OT So, cyclists,....

2011-03-09 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Mar 6, 2011 at 7:51 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: speaking as someone who broke his wrist failing to negotiate at 2 mph a bit of pavement raised less than one inch from the road, I'll give that a miss. I've got you beat - I was walking my bike when I broke my metacarpal. ;-)

Re: PESO - Dagny Heggen (my mother in law)

2011-03-09 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 12:06 PM, Tim Øsleby maritim...@gmail.com wrote: I know, it ain't 100% sharp, but I like it anyway. http://maritimtim.blogspot.com/2011/03/dagny-heggen.html Proof that sharpness is overrated! That's a wonderful photo - her personality shines through. cheers, frank --

Re: PESO - Got You Covered, Mom

2011-03-09 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 6:29 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12780172 K-5, DA*  60-250, f5.6, 1/50th, ISO 400, 250mm Heh! Wonderful moment captured, Paul. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: PESO: Rainy Day

2011-03-09 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 10:05 PM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: I unintentionally overwhelmed some by posting a link to a set of pictures that I took last weekend so this go around I have only linked to three that I took today. I have a few others that I took at work on my

Re: PESO 2011 - 039 - GDG

2011-03-09 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 6:33 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: I'm not a wildlife or bird photographer, normally ... I was out on my walk this morning with it fitted to the E-1, photographing landscape and trees, when this huge white crane drifted into view.  

Re: PESO - the coffee shop portraits

2011-03-09 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 8:21 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Another in this long-running series. ISO 3200, DA* 60-250, and K-5, f8, 1/160th, 60mm. Shot with live view with the camera in my lap. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12780173size=lg Terrific composition.

Re: PAW61 - Dirty window

2011-03-09 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 7, 2011 at 9:59 AM, DagT li...@thrane.name wrote: http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html K-5, DA15mm, 1/125s, f/6.3, ISO200 Very cool. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Fox tracks

2011-03-09 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 3:22 PM, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: Here's one from today's foray: http://alunfoto.blogspot.com/2011/03/revespor-fox-tracks.html Seems I'm on a streak these days. Hope I stop short of inundating you guys. :-) Please inundate, Jostein. This is a terrific

PESO - Damned Snow

2011-03-07 Thread frank theriault
We'd had several mild, rainy days that washed away almost all of the snow. Saturday night it was raining. It got cold overnight, and we awoke to this yesterday morning: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/03/damned-snow.html Not a lot, but certainly unwelcome none the less. This fellow

Re: The Death Penalty

2011-03-01 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Mar 1, 2011 at 12:33 PM, John Francis jo...@panix.com wrote: Maybe it's because we actually see in colour, and it seems unnecessarily restrictive to eliminate that information? Even, possibly, counter-productive; when the absence of colour becomes the principle feature of the image,

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-28 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 3:39 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: snip I do find it interesting that a lot of teachers buy Hondas and Toyota that are produced in right to work states by non-union workers. There's a bit of do as I say, not as I do in that kind of reasoning. Your

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-28 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 3:42 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: snip the UAW raises my hacklessnip Really? I hadn't noticed... ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Publication Coming

2011-02-28 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 8:15 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Congratulations! Regarding the photo, it is missing the baguette. I normally carry an emergency baguette with me for just such a situation. : ) I'll leave the baguettes on bikes to Elliott Erwitt... Thanks to everyone

The Death Penalty

2011-02-28 Thread frank theriault
I'm totally against the death penalty (sorry for starting a political thread). But in the case of the person who colourized this photo: http://alaintruong.canalblog.com/archives/2009/04/15/13399690.html I say, string him up! When I was answering Darren Addy on another thread, I was looking for

Re: OT: sort of off topic - new bill in FL legislature would make farm photography a felony

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 10:36 AM, Elizabeth Masoner lizmaso...@bellsouth.net wrote: Yeah, they really are trying to pass this garbage. http://photography.about.com/b/2011/02/25/bill-introduced-in-florida-senate -would-make-farm-photography-a-felony.htm For some reason I keep getting drawn

Re: K5 has arrived here

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 12:07 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! Picked the little bugger up yesterday. Given that I have K7, I did not have to wait for batteries to charge. Set it up - man, they keep adding options. Fired off some shots. Presently I have two major impressions:

Re: PESO: The Crater

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 11:29 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12712220 Comments, suggestions, criticisms and abuse are welcomed. Those colours are amazing! That's a beautiful photo. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. 

Re: K5 has arrived here

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 7:48 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Odd as it may seem, Frank, I've posted (twice already) a link to my most recent blog entry with exactly this: Galia's shot with K7 and mine with K5, but it seems it is getting lost somewhere in the transfer... I may

Re: Boris and Galia Peso #5 - Sakura (repost)

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 1:30 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hi! Sent this message yesterday afternoon, but it still does not appear in the archives. Reposting in case it got lost. The original message follows: Timing of K-5's arrival was impeccable. Today we drove to Jerusalem

Re: Photos from my neighbourhood in Christchurch

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 7:56 PM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: Nothing as striking as what you're seeing in the media, but this is what our local neighbourhood looks like along with a few pics of my house. http://www.multi.net.nz/feb-22-aftershock/ Just heard on the radio now

Re: OT: sort of off topic - new bill in FL legislature would, make farm photography a felony

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 3:46 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: it means they die 40% less often than others. If you look closely you'll notice that most cyclists look half dead most of the time. If they look half dead, does that mean that they also look half alive? Does that make them

Publication Coming

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
Okay, it helps to have friends in high places. If not in high places, at least who work for the City of Toronto - at the City of Toronto Department of Transportation, Cycling Division. The person who designs the poster for Toronto's Bike Month (which I think is June) asked if she can use a photo

Re: OT Peso One from the wedding

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 8:44 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Erin and James' wedding photographer posted this shot last night. Its pretty good for a Sony shooter.:-) http://www.flickr.com/photos/maddhattere/5475631812/lightbox/ They wanted some pictures at the local good

Re: What does the green button do?

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 10:40 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: What Larry said. but the green button will also return the camera to the baseline setting when the camera is in hyperprogram mode. In other words, if you're in hyperprogram mode at f4, 1/250th and you turn the ap

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 9:40 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Boris, No armed revolts here, but many unhappy people. The perception is that public employees - teachers, police, firemen are retiring at 2/3 or 3/4 of annual salary as paid by the state government. Most people are

Re: OT: sort of off topic - new bill in FL legislature would make farm photography a felony

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 9:56 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Frank, It's a stupid bill, but... Yes it is (see, we're agreeing!) ;-) I enjoy eating animals. Yes, I know that. My post wasn't about whether it's ethical to do so. I know your position, you know mine, and we

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 10:02 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Bob, Frank, I was merely making a passing joke on the way Christine described her being both the part of the demonstration and an external observer with the camera. I realize that social and economic pressure is high in

Re: PESO - Adjustment

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 4:57 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: The coffee shop portraits. Cropped to about 60% of frame. K-5, DA* 60-250/4, ISO 3200, live view http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12746234 Thumbs up on this one! cheers, frank (being Ebertian on Oscar

Re: Publication Coming

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 10:27 AM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Big congrats, Frank!  And the shot is great!  Really made me giggle!  Nice boarder around the edges.  Did you do that or did they?  Cheers, Christine The fellow who used to develop and print my film stuff always

Re: Publication Coming

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 9:29 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Excellent news Frank. Great shot, nice contrast and detail. Thanks, Dave. Of course, the detail on the print is much more than you can see on your computer screen. Whenever I look at my old medium format prints I'm so

Re: Pentax K-R DNG files and CS5 / GESO: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Nashville TN

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 8:57 AM, Jeffery Johnson jefferytjohn...@bellsouth.net wrote: snip On another note we made it to Mt. Olivet Cemetery here in Nashville TN yesterday evening and here is a link to the set of photos. http://www.flickr.com/photos/jt-johnson/sets/72157626151430886/ The light

Re: Publication Coming

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 10:36 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Frank, Congratulations 2X. Nice photo and an honor too! Regards,  Bob S. Thanks, Bob!! I was initially not going to allow them use it because the coffee in that cup was a macchiado, which had steamed milk in it,

Re: PESO - Two Hours Free Parking

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 4:36 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12746155size=lg Wonderful composition and depth of field. And some very sour expressions! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson --

Re: PESO - Creative cell phone tower

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 9:38 AM, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-305 :-) HA! Fun shot, Jostein. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Winters Melt

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 11:38 PM, kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Taken after a recent snowfall. It was interesting that the temperature was warm enough to melt the snow in the branches but yet still allowed ice cycles to form. K20D, 200mm/f4.0 SMCP A* - 200 ISO, f11, 1/400

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:01 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: No, No now  Frank, I was trying to be neutral about it. The teachers, police, and firemen make valuable contributions, and we have a contract with them that we must honor. I'm just reflecting what I heard last Monday

Re: OT: sort of off topic - new bill in FL legislature would make farm photography a felony

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 10:09 AM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: On 27/02/2011 16:18, frank theriault wrote: And that's before you get into the hormones for faster growth and antibiotics as prophylactic side of things.  Standard US beef is classified as unfit for human consumption

Re: GESO - Werribee Open Plains Zoo

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 3:11 AM, Peter McIntosh peter...@gmail.com wrote: Hi guys, Finally got some to take the new K5 and 18-135 out on an excursion. My wife and I went to Werribee Open Plains Zoo - just west of Melbourne. Light was not that conducive to photography - was from 10:30 in the

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:20 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: And Frank, I want to tell you something that will make you happy. We visited rich friends in a gated community in Naples Florida. 4 people on their block were early retirees from General Motors. Their pension benefits

Re: Publication Coming

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:42 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: Cool indeed. Congrats Frank, and I'm waiting for a picture of you your bike in front of the poster. Hey, great idea, Dario! I think you can count on that. Thanks for your kind words. cheers, frank --

Re: PESO: Resurection

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 7:33 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Riffling through some archives and pulled this for old times sake. Shot year ago on the northern CA Humboldt coast. Comments? Lovely photo! Other than that, I'll echo what the other commenters have said. cheers, frank --

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:46 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: the French have the right attitude. Start work at 35, retire at 40 and let the Germans pay for it. ...and drink lots of wine... ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: for Frank

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:48 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: It happens. Get your problems straightened out and come on back when you can. I hope everything works out for you. Oh, I'm still on-list. Ironically more this weekend than I've been in a long time. cheers, frank

Re: Publication Coming

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:50 AM, Dario Bonazza dario.bona...@virgilio.it wrote: Remember this? http://www.dariobonazza.com/published/billboard.jpg Ha! Yes I do remember it. I doubt my posters will be quite that big. ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri

Re: Publication Coming

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:50 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: great shot, great result. Thanks, Bob! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:51 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: snip It was also necessary due to onerous obligations to the union. Heaven forbid we should pay workers a fair wage... Many of those agreements were made at a time when the Detroit automakers monopolized the U.S.

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 1:27 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Frank, I wouldn't spin it so anti-auto maker management. I'm not saying that unions didn't or don't have a hand in the current state of things, but I think it's naive to put ~all~ the blame on unions (as I perceived had

Re: OT: sort of off topic - new bill in FL legislature would, make farm photography a felony

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 1:54 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: From: frank theriault snip I'll sleep easy tonight. John said: I expect it's more than one guy. In U.S. state legislature's there is no such distinction between government bills and private member bills. It might

Re: OT: sort of off topic - new bill in FL legislature wouldmake farm photography a felony

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 12:50 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: this is where mine come from, fruit veg delivery once a week: http://www.riverford.co.uk/shop/?T=1298828877JTID=170301225OGID=235netwo rk=GAW Works out cheaper than non-organic stuff from the supermarket, it's a whole lot

Re: OT Photoshop Elements 9

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 2:02 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Now i just have to find out where all of the tools are hidden.:-) In the shed? ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Zenit

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 1:18 PM, Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: Boris the mention of the Zenit film camera brings back fond memories. I had one in the 70's as a second camera to my Ricoh using cheap off-brand Pentax screw mount lenses. I came across it the other day cleaning out some

Re: OT Peso One from the wedding

2011-02-27 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 2:08 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Feb 27, 2011 at 11:31 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Dave, I especially like the young apprenticeon the left. And where is the Godfather in that shot? Regards,  Bob S. I was entertaining

Re: PESO - To Trains and Buses

2011-02-26 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Feb 23, 2011 at 3:23 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I think I like it. A ringing endorsement if I ever heard one!! ;-)  Having one person in the background hints at a story. Thanks for noticing that person. I rather liked that she was there, too. Thanks for the comment,

Re: PESO - Skull and Crossbones

2011-02-26 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 1:37 AM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Very sweet, Frank!  Cheers, Christine Thanks, guys! I think for me one of the things that I liked about this was that it was quite windy so the strings of the hat and his hair are being blown back, off his face (and

Re: Peso: Three Dogs and the Rule of Thirds

2011-02-26 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 7:25 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: http://drd1135.smugmug.com/Photography/pdml/15174580_NVzVH#1197705362_vxCPq -- Very cool shot! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: GESO: Sagrada Familia

2011-02-26 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 4:26 AM, Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com wrote: Ladies and gentlemen, the quality of the pictures is irrelevant, it's the subject that requires your attention: http://www.tbray.org/ongoing/When/201x/2011/02/26/Sagrada-Familia Having said that, there are one or two in

Re: for Frank

2011-02-26 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 10:07 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I got your  test email in my regular mailbox... and replied ...  don't know why first message bounced did you send it from your Gmial account or a different one?  sometimes my sever is weird  try again Or we will have

Re: PESO - Skull and Crossbones

2011-02-26 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 10:29 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: TWEET 2 minute minor penalty Frank, for not including the link with your post. (That was actually a boy with braids?) Ref Bob S. I had the link in my initial post, and was most recently replying to Christine's post.

Re: for Frank

2011-02-26 Thread frank theriault
I don't know what happened, but gmail told me it permanently failed. Anyway, all I wanted to tell you is that my personal life is in a bit of disarray this weekend.  I can't send you an address until I get stuff sorted out.  Hopefully it will be the address you visited last year, but it

Re: for Frank

2011-02-26 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 10:46 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Double bummer... Thats why I said for frank  -  I sent a reply on list since you were having such troubles with getting to me off list. OTOH you have a great support group here :-) xo, ann Not your fault, Ann. I

Re: PESO 2011 - 036 - GDG

2011-02-26 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 3:53 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: A photo from this morning's walk ...  http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5479955014/lightbox/ or  http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5479955014/ It's one of those photos that will look even better when printed

Re: OT: sort of off topic - new bill in FL legislature would make farm photography a felony

2011-02-26 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Feb 25, 2011 at 10:36 AM, Elizabeth Masoner lizmaso...@bellsouth.net wrote: Yeah, they really are trying to pass this garbage. http://photography.about.com/b/2011/02/25/bill-introduced-in-florida-senate -would-make-farm-photography-a-felony.htm Are they trying to do this, or is this

Re: First attempt at photographing ISS

2011-02-26 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 4:44 PM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: You need to get closer. Who are you, Robert Capa? ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: First attempt at photographing ISS

2011-02-26 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 7:52 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: I can see my house I can too - you left the drapes open and you were nude ! Brooks nude? There's an image I can do without. No offense, Dave, but I'll say that about pretty much any middle aged guy. Wait, I'll say that

Re: paw week 8--please read before looking

2011-02-26 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Feb 26, 2011 at 10:16 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Hi Everyone:  I know things are a bit politically charged in the U.S. right now given the labor issue, and I'm sure most of you know by now, I'm pro labor.  I just wanted to say I'm not pushing my political views

PESO - Skull and Crossbones

2011-02-24 Thread frank theriault
A favourite from the last week or two of Real Canadians Wearing Real Hats: http://realcanadianhats.blogspot.com/2011/02/blog-post_23.html Hope you enjoy it, too! Comments always welcome. Here's the blog at large for those of you who feel like perusing: http://realcanadianhats.blogspot.com/

PESO - To Trains and Buses

2011-02-21 Thread frank theriault
Don't know why, but I like this one... Hope you do, too: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/02/to-trains-and-buses.html Comments always welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Clear, Standing By

2011-02-20 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Feb 19, 2011 at 3:39 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Must be precious moments. What with the physical conditioning needed to handle such a strenuous job, I hate to see the cigarette. I smoked, but only for 25 years. ;) Really well done, Frank! I smoked for about 10 of my

PESO - Connecting, Part III

2011-02-20 Thread frank theriault
I think it's now officially a series: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/02/connecting-part-iii.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Clear, Standing By

2011-02-20 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 8:12 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: over here it seems to be part of the cool factor associated with bike style, at least among a certain crowd (not necessarily messengers). I often see them drifting along on their bikes around the Clerkenwell/Farringdon part of

Re: PESO - Clear, Standing By

2011-02-20 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 8:08 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Another great bike photo. Thanks, Dave! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: OT: The Coffee maker ...

2011-02-20 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 11:26 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: I don't drink it for the taste. I drink it for the effect! I drink for both taste and effect. I love a great-tasting cup of coffee. That being said, if I've no other choice, I'll drink bad tasting coffee for the kick.

Re: OT: The Coffee maker ...

2011-02-20 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 1:51 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Likewise. Drinking decaf is like drinking non-alcoholic beer. Not much point to it. I'm with you! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Clear, Standing By

2011-02-20 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 3:09 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: You guys take President's Day off too?!? Wow that's mighty nice of you. Regards,  Bob S. Well, since forever we've had no statutory holiday between New Year's and Easter. Since each province has a certain number of

PESO - Clear, Standing By

2011-02-19 Thread frank theriault
When a messenger drops the last call in his bag, he's clear. If the dispatcher doesn't have any new calls for him, he tells the messenger to stand by. The messenger will then repeat into his radio, Ten four, clear, standing by. Then he (or she) generally grabs a coffee (usually small, in case

PESO - Perspective

2011-02-18 Thread frank theriault
An interior shot of Mies van der Rohe's TD Centre. I don't know why I like this, but I do. Maybe it's the way the reflected ceiling lights continue the lines of perspective into the distance. http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2011/02/perspective.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

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