OT - PESO - 1/2 Price Book Sale

We got cookbooks. I slipped in a photography book. Store closing sale. Everything half off: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2016/03/12-price-book-sale.html?m=1 Inspiration. Cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson Sent from my Android device with

Re: PESO - Violin Maker

Excellent capture, Rick! Cheers, frank On February 23, 2016 8:59:50 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote: >Just down the street from the Curtis Institute of Music, in >Philadelphia: > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18191462=lg > >(K-5, DA 16-45) > >Comments appreciated. >

Re: PESO: Papilio Demodocus (Citrus Swallowtail)

Beautiful! Cheers, frank On February 26, 2016 4:15:42 AM EST, Alan C wrote: >My wife Ann caught this beauty resting on a Ginger Bush by our Verandah >this >morning. > >Many Southern African Papilio species don't actually have swallow >tails. >

PESO - The Ice Stud 2016

He shows up every year. Same costume. Same smile on his face. Made the finals (as he always does) and I think he ended up 4th. He's fast as hell on pavement but ice just doesn't agree with him: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2016/02/the-ice-stud-2016.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments

Re: PESO - Crazy Canuck

e impervious to the cold. > >On 2/23/2016 10:22 PM, knarf wrote: >> Last weekend was the Icycle 2016, Toronto's annual bicycle ice race. >> >> Someone forgot to tell Raymond it's not a "clothing optional" race: >> >> http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2016

Re: PESO - Crazy Canuck

w, BTW). > >Bulent > >- >http://patoloji.gen.tr >http://celasun.wordpress.com/ >http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ >http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulen

PESO - Crazy Canuck

Last weekend was the Icycle 2016, Toronto's annual bicycle ice race. Someone forgot to tell Raymond it's not a "clothing optional" race: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2016/02/crazy-canuck.html?m=1 There's one in every crowd. ;-) Hope you enjoy, comments welcome. Cheers, frank --

Re: PESO - OT - At the Library

larious! Well seen and executed, Frank. > >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >On Sat, Feb 20, 2016 at 4:18 PM, knarf <knarftheria...@gmail.com> >wrote: >> OT because it's not a Pentax pic. Taken, processed and blog - posted >directly fr

Re: Cool architectural photography. Pentax 67, I think.

Cool photos, but brutalist architecture has got to be the ugliest crime perpetrated by architecture against cities in the 20th Century. Toronto was in the midst of a huge boom during the late sixties through to the end of the seventies, the heyday of brutalism. Grey concrete abounds in this

Re: PESO - OT - At the Library

gt;> >> Pentax was a major supplier of small lenses to other manufactures at >one time. Maybe you're using a Pentax lens and don't know it. >> >>> On 2/20/2016 4:18 PM, knarf wrote: >>> OT because it's not a Pentax pic. Taken, processed and blog - poste

Re: PESO - Floatplane Base

The aircraft in the first photo are DeHavilland (now owned by Bombardier) Otters, probably the Turbine Super Otters. The original radial engined Otters are one of the great bush planes of all time. Cheers, frank On February 20, 2016 10:05:37 AM EST, Alan C wrote: >Very

Re: PESO - Floatplane Base

As I think I mentioned on a previous Vancouver float plane photo, we send cargo through that base on a regular basis. It's the fastest way to get to Vancouver Island and up the coast. Very cool shot! Cheers, frank On February 19, 2016 9:15:10 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote:

Re: Ken Rockwell on the K-1

Long and hard? Dick? Oh dear! Cheers, frank On February 20, 2016 2:35:28 PM EST, Bruce Walker wrote: ><<< I've been shooting long and hard for over 40 years >>> > >What a dick. > > >On Sat, Feb 20, 2016 at 1:47 PM, David Parsons > wrote: >>

Re: PESO - OT - At the Library

it. > >On 2/20/2016 4:18 PM, knarf wrote: >> OT because it's not a Pentax pic. Taken, processed and blog - posted >directly from my phone. >> >> Taken yesterday as Judy and I waited at the library while our little >kitty was having a cancerous lump removed. Downtown li

PESO - OT - At the Library

OT because it's not a Pentax pic. Taken, processed and blog - posted directly from my phone. Taken yesterday as Judy and I waited at the library while our little kitty was having a cancerous lump removed. Downtown libraries can be a warm, safe place for down-and-outters:

PESO - Fifth Place but Looking Good

Adam finished fifth in last month's charity courier race. He seemed happy with the result: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2016/01/fifth-place-but-looking-good.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson Sent

Re: PESO - South Bank

Cool! Cheers, frank On January 8, 2016 9:40:39 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote: >There are many interesting things near the south bank of the Thames, >including sidewalks/footpaths with what look like manhole covers lit >from below: >

Re: PESO - Snowflake

Brilliant! Cheers, frank On January 10, 2016 11:07:17 PM EST, Mark C wrote: >First snowflake of 2016 - > >http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/first-snowflake-of-2016 > >or on flickr: > >https://www.flickr.com/photos/markcassino/24007898460/ > >Also my first

Re: big lens, little birds

Handheld? Are you kidding me? Steady Stenquist strikes again. Incredible sharpness! Wonderful photos. Cheers, frank On January 9, 2016 4:50:33 PM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >More work with the 150-450.I’m very pleased, although I have to admit, >it’s a hunk to hold

Re: PESO ~ Tilt

Beautiful photo. Cheers, frank On January 9, 2016 10:31:36 AM EST, Bruce Walker wrote: >http://off-axis.brucemwalker.com/image/136948785582 > >Molly Fassbender, November, 2015 >Hair and makeup by Judi Willrich > >645Z, DFA645 90mm/2.8 Macro SDM, f:11, 1/125th sec, 100

Re: Peso-Red-shouldered Hawk

Excellent photo, Jack! Cheers, frank On January 10, 2016 12:31:57 PM EST, Jack Davis wrote: > > >A tree top hawk seemingly reluctant to be pushed out of it's tree. >We can all relate. >Nervously tolerating me from, perhaps, 40 or 50 feet away. >Couple days ago at local

Re: Off We Go for 2016! January PUG is UP!

Wow! Great gallery! Ken's ~Reflections from the Inside Passage~ and Phillip's ~Wheels~ stand out from an excellent group of photos. Cheers, frank On January 10, 2016 5:18:32 PM EST, Brian Walters wrote: >G'day all. > >A flurry of last minute submissions resulted in

Re: PESO - Cold Weather Ride

Christine, Paul, Bob, Dave, Ken, Thanks for your kind words; they are most appreciated. Thanks also to everyone who looked. Cheers, frank On January 7, 2016 12:00:55 PM EST, Christine Aguila wrote: >HI Frank: > >Body position of the two cyclists is excellent! Very

Re: PESO ~ Sinews

Wow! I love this. A great portrayal of sexy (without being sexist) , feminine strength. Quite enticing, the way the rope coils around her feet. Terrific! Cheers, frank On January 5, 2016 10:54:46 AM EST, Bruce Walker wrote: >Another b of dancer Rachel Cornejo. >

Re: PESOs - Deer Hunting in Michigan

Wonderful captures, Paul. A very successful outing. Cheers, frank On January 4, 2016 7:49:00 PM EST, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > >Paul, > >I especially like the interaction in the last one. That what makes it >different from many other photos of deers. > > >And in view of what

Re: PESO - Stage Door

Thanks Ann! :-) Cheers, frank On January 1, 2016 12:15:39 AM EST, ann sanfedele <ann...@nyc.rr.com> wrote: >Just what Mark said - good stuff, Knarf > >ann > >On 12/31/2015 6:33 PM, Mark C wrote: >> Nice one - the bright lights and holiday themed posters set a

Re: PESO - New Year, New Hope

Thanks Mark! I like that blog name. I'm getting tired of the old name. Ethically Raised Strawberries. I like it. Cheers, .frank On January 1, 2016 6:22:19 PM EST, Mark Roberts <postmas...@robertstech.com> wrote: >knarf wrote: > >>I took this last weekend down by the l

Re: PESO - New Year, New Hope

Thanks, Jack! Cheers, frank On January 1, 2016 10:41:11 AM EST, Jack Davis <jdavi...@comcast.net> wrote: >The sincerity gives me hope, knarf! >J > > >Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 1, 2016, at 7:16 AM, knarf <knarftheria...@gmail.com> wrote: >> &g

Re: PESO - The Number You Have Dialed... (B version)

ore strongly. >> >> Rick >> >>> On Jan 2, 2016, at 2:39 PM, knarf wrote: >>> >>> I posted a colour version of this back in October. I just did a >quick-and-nasty monochrome rendering on my phone and I have to say, I >really don't know which I prefer:

Re: PESO - New Year, New Hope

>Igor > > >On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 10:16 AM, knarf wrote: > >> I took this last weekend down by the lake. It was sunset but I was >looking >> southeast; the clouds caught a tinge of the sun. >> >> As I looked at it this morning I thought, simple as i

Re: PESO - New Year, New Hope

e things, >Frank. > >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 10:16 AM, knarf <knarftheria...@gmail.com> >wrote: >> I took this last weekend down by the lake. It was sunset but I was >looking southeast; the clouds caug

Re: PESO - Stage Door

Toronto has a few grand old theatres that have been spectacularly yet tastefully renovated. I think the Elgin Winter Garden is the most beautiful of them the interior is gorgeous as is the outside. They still have the original ticket booth ( no longer used) out front and old-style incandescent

Re: PESO - Stage Door

Appreciate your comments, Dave. Thanks! Cheers, frank On December 31, 2015 8:37:17 AM EST, David J Brooks wrote: >well seen and composed > >Dave > >On Wed, Dec 30, 2015 at 9:51 PM, frank theriault > wrote: >> Behind Toronto's Elgin and Winter

Re: PESO ~ Form and light #1

This just doesn't feel like it's coming together for me. Can't really say why, it's just not cohesive, not flowing, something's just not right to my eye. Unlike Ann, this is my least favorite of your shots of Rachel posted on Flickr. The other photos of her, on the other hand, are spectacular.

Re: PESO - Stage Door

Thanks Mark. I think you caught what I was going for. I actually was initially attracted by the door and posters, only as I was framing that shot in the viewfinder did I notice the (apparently) homeless person on the right. It was pretty dark in that corner and I considered dodging it a bit to

PESO - The Number You Have Dialed... (B version)

I posted a colour version of this back in October. I just did a quick-and-nasty monochrome rendering on my phone and I have to say, I really don't know which I prefer: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2016/01/peso-number-you-have-dialed-b-version.html?m=0 And the colour:

Re: Another loss

I'm so sorry, John. I can't imagine the grief you and your family are experiencing. My deepest condolences. frank On January 2, 2016 10:28:10 PM EST, John Coyle wrote: >For those who remember my earlier mentions of her, my daughter died >this morning Australian time,

Re: PESO: Birches (getting abstract for the new year)

"A good tripod is your best friend." Cheers, frank On January 1, 2016 3:27:38 PM EST, John wrote: >Is it supposed to be all blurry like that? > >On 1/1/2016 3:03 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: >> David J Brooks wrote: >> >>> very nice, Tony Sweet inspired. >> >> Hey! No need

PESO - New Year, New Hope

I took this last weekend down by the lake. It was sunset but I was looking southeast; the clouds caught a tinge of the sun. As I looked at it this morning I thought, simple as it is, it says something about the hope of this day: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/12/early-winter.html?m=0

Re: PESO: Happy birthday to her

That's a beautiful photo, Paul. I'm sure you must have such bittersweet feelings this, her first birthday since she left. Memories of joy and beauty and happiness, mixed with anger, loss and grief. I'm glad you have a few photos and I feel honoured that you shared this one with us. She was

Re: OT Wet Christmas

n, based on the observed >facts, but YMMV. > >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >On Mon, Dec 28, 2015 at 11:45 PM, knarf <knarftheria...@gmail.com> >wrote: >> I am certain that someone will be able to find a web page to refute >it (ca

Re: PESO: Emulating Knarf

I think you're holding that camera too steadily, Mark. Don't squeeze the shutter release, stab at it. Quick, short motions are best. That way you get tilt, motion blur and out of focus all at the same time. It'll come with no practice whatsoever. In fact practice is discouraged. Nice

OT - PESO - The Snow Plow Approaches

Last night's snow has turned to slop. With phone cam while waiting for the bus: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/12/the-snow-plow-approaches.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson Sent from my Android

Re: PESO Heidi Ho

Exactly what I thought: It's a photo of Gracie watching Heidi drive off. I had to double back to the description to convince myself it wasn't Grace. It's a beautiful photo. Cheers, frank On December 29, 2015 10:35:52 PM EST, Larry Colen wrote: > > >Paul Stenquist wrote: >>

Re: OT Wet Christmas

First of all: Mark!! Second, you are correct, however it seems there is a correlation between one's position on climate change and one's political leaning. I'll say no more. LOL! Cheers, frank On December 29, 2015 1:59:55 PM EST, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote:

Re: PESO - student life in Boston

What Paul said! Cheers, frank On December 29, 2015 7:47:39 PM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >Great catch! > >Paul via phone > >> On Dec 29, 2015, at 7:31 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: >> >> seeing Mark's Peso just now brought this one of mine from 2011 >>

Re: OT: Doré's London

I'll second that! Cheers, frank On December 28, 2015 7:02:57 PM EST, Bruce Walker wrote: >These are beautiful. Thanks, Bob. > >On Mon, Dec 28, 2015 at 6:02 PM, Bob W-PDML >wrote: >> I know engravings aren't photography, but they were pretty

Re: PESO ~ Portrait of Rachel

I like it a great deal. She has a strong, confident look about her. She looks almost defiant as she stares into the camera. The glistening body tops it off nicely. One of your best shots, Bruce! Cheers, frank On December 28, 2015 8:44:49 PM EST, Bruce Walker wrote:

OT - PESO - It's Hee-re

This has been the mildest December on record, and even if we have a deep freeze cold-snap to finish the year it will remain the warmest ever. But tonight we're (finally) getting our first taste of winter: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/12/it-hee-ere.html?m=1 It was freezing rain, then

Re: OT Wet Christmas

ediate.htm They cite peer reviewed papers. That always impresses me. Cheers, frank On December 28, 2015 6:45:57 PM EST, "P.J. Alling" <webstertwenty...@gmail.com> wrote: >On 12/28/2015 3:35 PM, John wrote: >> On 12/26/2015 4:52 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: >>> On

Re: PESO - Red Eye

Cool shot! Cheers, frank On December 28, 2015 7:46:43 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote: >Just to clarify, the title refers to the subject (the London Eye) >rather than to my flight from Philly the night before (or the resulting >condition of my conjunctivae). > >

Re: CA National Reserve

Great stuff! I love the bird shots. The deer photo is less successful for reasons already given but sometimes ya gotta take what nature gives you. It's still worth sharing and much appreciated. Looks like a very successful day on the reserve! Cheers, frank On December 28, 2015 7:23:38 PM

Re: PESO - Night Skating

Thanks, Mark! Don't know about the BW thing though. I'll check it out but I'm thinking that the essence of the thing is red. I certainly had in mind that it would be a colour photo when I shot it. But I should be open minded, yeah? Cheers, frank On December 26, 2015 10:33:28 PM EST, Mark

Re: PESO - Night Skating

As I just told Mark, my thought is that red is the essence of the shot. But I'll see what happens in monochrome. :-) Thanks for the comment, Ann! Cheers, frank On December 26, 2015 11:49:38 PM EST, ann sanfedele wrote: >Do it, Frank :-) > >ann > >On 12/26/2015 10:33 PM,

Re: PESO - Night Skating

Thanks Rick! What I really wish is that the skater was a few feet to the right, so his shadow is more in the red ice. I do have a frame where he's in better position but his stride is all wrong looking. I waited and waited but no one got in that nice position again I'll try dodging the

Re: PESO 2015 - 205 - GDG

Yes! Quite beautiful. Great use of light. Cheers, frank On December 27, 2015 3:55:23 PM EST, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >It was cold out this morning when I started my walk. But it was >beautiful ... soft skies with spots of clear blue, yellow sunshine. > >

Re: PESO: Holiday Happiness

I'll second that. People having fun while they help others. Very cool! Cheers, frank On December 27, 2015 10:22:17 PM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >Happiness is a good thing. Kudos to you and your friends. > >Paul via phone > >> On Dec 27, 2015, at 8:51 PM, Daniel J.

Re: OT Wet Christmas

And who makes jets? Could it be humans? I rest my case... Cheers, frank On December 26, 2015 1:08:14 PM EST, Steve Cottrell <co...@seeingeye.tv> wrote: >On 26/12/15, knarf, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Whatever the cause that is devastating flooding and I feel for the &g

Re: OT Wet Christmas

Hmmm... Cheers, frank On December 26, 2015 2:17:52 PM EST, Ken Waller <kwal...@peoplepc.com> wrote: >Yeah, but who made the streams ? > >Kenneth Waller >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > >- Original Message - >From: "knarf" <kn

Re: Happy Whiskymas

It wants me to log into Facebook. Which I don't want to do. Glad to hear Whiskeymas was a success. Nothing like a Boxing Day hangover; I've had one or two of those over the years. Cheers, frank On December 26, 2015 4:24:24 AM EST, Larry Colen wrote: >Whiskymas was rather

Re: OT Wet Christmas

Don't worry. It's got nothing to do with Global Warming. Sorry, we don't use that term anymore. Climate Change: It's got nothing to do with Climate Change, which is doesn't really exist and is just a left-lib socialist wealth redistribution scheme. Whatever the cause that is devastating

Re: PESO - Night Skating

Thanks, Christine! Merry Christmas to you and Darryl. :-) Cheers, frank On December 24, 2015 10:05:23 PM EST, Christine Aguila wrote: > >> On Dec 24, 2015, at 9:00 PM, Christine Aguila >wrote: >> >> >> What Dan said! Nice! Cheers, Christine >>

Re: Happy Xmas everyone! The 2015 Quotations List is now live!

Now I know it's really Christmas morning! And like everyone else I first scroll down and see how many of mine are in there. Then I sloowly scroll up, reading each one. A vintage year. Bob W. was in fine form this year, but honestly you could do an entire page of Bob quotes and still miss

Re: PESO - Night Skating

Thanks, Dave! Merry Christmas, frank On December 25, 2015 2:02:53 PM EST, David J Brooks wrote: >nicely done > >Dave > >On Wed, Dec 23, 2015 at 10:12 PM, frank theriault > wrote: >> This is the same rink at Toronto's Ryerson University that I

Re: One Time at Christmas

Paul, it's a wonderful photo straight up, but this year everything is heightened for you and your family. How could it not be? I wish you peace and contentment this day, of all days, my friend. Cheers, frank On December 25, 2015 8:45:53 PM EST, Paul Stenquist

Re: OT: Adventures in Home Renovations

What I recall of it... :-) Cheers, frank On December 24, 2015 1:02:04 PM EST, David J Brooks wrote: >that was a fun night > >Dave > >On Thu, Dec 24, 2015 at 12:28 PM, Mark Roberts > wrote: >> Christine Aguila wrote: >> On Dec 24, 2015, at

Re: PESO - Night Skating

Thanks Dan! Glad you enjoyed it. Merry Christmas, frank On December 23, 2015 11:11:48 PM EST, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >I like the effect of the reflections on the ice, Frank. > >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >On Wed, Dec 23, 2015

Re: OT: Adventures in Home Renovations

Ni? LOL! frank On December 24, 2015 11:37:32 AM EST, Steve Cottrell wrote: >On 24/12/15, Mark Roberts, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Gasp! When has something like that ever happened before? > >NI!!! -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson Sent

Re: OT: Adventures in Home Renovations

NORM!! He called me out of the blue a while back. Good old Norm... frank On December 24, 2015 10:46:26 AM EST, Steve Cottrell wrote: >I had a shock yesterday. > >Norm called me right out of the blue. > >He's doing just fine and has been a part of this setup for quite some

Re: PESO - Birthday Boy - A Street Portrait

Thanks for the comment Paul. Cheers, frank On December 22, 2015 11:05:38 PM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >His beard and mustache are well trimmed. > >Paul via phone > >> On Dec 22, 2015, at 10:45 PM, frank theriault > wrote: >> >> This fellow

Re: PESO - Aspirations of Greatness

Thanks Christine! Nice of you to say. Cheers, frank On December 22, 2015 8:52:44 AM EST, Christine Aguila wrote: >That’s excellent, Frank! Love it! Cheers, Christine > > >> On Dec 21, 2015, at 8:19 PM, frank theriault > wrote: >> >> A

Re: PESO - Aspirations of Greatness

Thanks for the kind words, Dan. Cheers, frank On December 22, 2015 10:25:16 AM EST, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >That is the best I have seen in quite a while, Frank. > >Well done indeed. >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >On Mon, Dec

Re: OT: Adventures in Home Renovations

Cool. Cheers, frank On December 23, 2015 9:52:33 PM EST, Bill wrote: >Anyone who has been on this list for the past while probably knows that > >many years ago I embarked on a home renovation odyssey that involved >removing the roof from our modest bungalow and

Re: Christmas Geese

Both wonderful, especially the first. Cheers, frank On December 23, 2015 5:41:54 PM EST, Jack Davis wrote: > > >Is a beautiful day. One that has been squeezed in between a continuing >series of rainy periods. >Don't believe I've ever lucked into as many accommodating

Re: OT: improve your gas exchange threshold (if you're a cyclist. And not a vegan)

All is not lost for vegans: http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/the-10-best-vegan-dark-chocolate-bars/ Some vegan chocolate is quite good, if a bit pricey. Now to work on that gas exchange thingie... Cheers, frank On December 22, 2015 2:39:53 PM EST, Bob W-PDML

Re: PESO - Aspirations of Greatness

Fair enough. I don't think much of her either, likely for different reasons than you. LOL! Thanks for commenting. :-) Cheers, frank On December 22, 2015 12:25:46 AM EST, Ken Waller <kwal...@peoplepc.com> wrote: >Cool shot knarF, but I hate any image with Jane Fonda in it. &

Re: PESO - Aspirations of Greatness

I never aspired to much of anything myself. LOL! Thanks for the comment, Jack, it is appreciated. Cheers, frank On December 21, 2015 11:09:52 PM EST, Jack Davis wrote: >A familiar feeling. > >J > >- Original Message - >From: "frank theriault"

Re: PESO - Aspirations of Greatness

Appreciate your comments, Rick. Cheers, frank On December 21, 2015 9:38:11 PM EST, Rick Womer <rickpic...@gmail.com> wrote: >Great shot, Knarf! Wonderful composition, great colors, and a quietly >amusing scene. > >Rick > >On Dec 21, 2015, at 9:19 PM, frank theriaul

Re: PESO - Aspirations of Greatness

Thanks Paul! Cheers, frank On December 21, 2015 9:33:32 PM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >Excellent. Stirring. > >Paul via phone > >> On Dec 21, 2015, at 9:19 PM, frank theriault > wrote: >> >> A Canadian scene: >> >>

Re: PESO - On the Waterloo Bridge

Too bad about the cyclists but I really like this one. Can't explain why, I just do. Cheers, frank On December 21, 2015 9:13:38 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote: >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18144759=lg > >(K-5, DA 16-45) > >Unfortunately I wasn't able to include

Re: PESO More Pretty Lady

Yeah, I think I'm in accord with Ken. They're each wonderful renditions - I certainly can't say that one's "better" but I prefer the cooler shot. Probably because it's the one I saw first. Cheers, frank On December 21, 2015 2:22:44 PM EST, Ken Waller wrote: >Paul, its

Re: PESO - National Theatre

Not sure how I feel about the building but I like the photo a lot. Cheers, frank On December 20, 2015 4:37:24 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote: >I'n not sure whether I like the National Theatre's buildings or not. >I've read that they are both the most liked and most disliked

Re: PESO - At the University of London

What makes you think we don't? Cheers, frank On December 18, 2015 12:02:53 PM EST, "P.J. Alling" wrote: >Ann and Frank should keep a joint diary... > >On 12/18/2015 9:39 AM, Rick Womer wrote: >> Thanks, Ann and Frank. >> >> Alan, I think it's UCL. >> >> Rick >>

Re: PESO A Holiday Tail

Cute little guy! Cheers, frank On December 20, 2015 11:01:07 AM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >Another from the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. >K3 DFA 150-450 plus 1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600, 630mm focal >length, cropped to about 80% of

Re: OT Peso birthday boy in B

Very cute. And a very good photo: there's a "flow" to it that I like. Well rendered. Cheers, frank On December 19, 2015 6:39:26 PM EST, David J Brooks wrote: >https://www.flickr.com/photos/djbrooks/23559898620/in/dateposted-public/ > >X30 > >Dave -- "Sharpness is a

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

Absolutely stunning, Paul! That new lens is a winner. Cheers, frank On December 20, 2015 10:42:01 AM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >This morning at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, MI, K3, >DFA 150-450/4.5-5.6 plus DA1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600,

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

Absolutely stunning, Paul! That new lens is a winner. Cheers, frank On December 20, 2015 10:42:01 AM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >This morning at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, MI, K3, >DFA 150-450/4.5-5.6 plus DA1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600,

Re: PESO Pretty Lady

Absolutely stunning, Paul! That new lens is a winner. Cheers, frank On December 20, 2015 10:42:01 AM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >This morning at the Johnson Nature Center in Bloomfield Hills, MI, K3, >DFA 150-450/4.5-5.6 plus DA1.4X converter, f8, 1/125th, ISO 1600,

Re: OT: Mountain-biking in the Beverly Hills

Cesar is drooling... Cheers, frank On December 19, 2015 1:47:20 PM EST, Mark Roberts wrote: >Bob W-PDML wrote: > >>Get down and dirty on this mutha: >> >>http://www.thehouseofsolidgold.com/24k-gold-extreme-mountain-bike/ > >You'll need this camera to take along on

Re: PESO 2015 - 194 - GDG

I don't know why but there's something intriguing and mysterious about it. I know, weird, eh? Cheers, frank On December 20, 2015 1:45:26 PM EST, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >I walked yesterday looking to gain a new perspective on the park with >the ultra-widest lens I

Re: PESO 2015 - 193 - GDG

Deceptively simple. And the light! Cheers, frank On December 19, 2015 11:15:28 AM EST, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >So sunny a week ago... > > https://flic.kr/p/BLVvuk > >Rainy today. Time for my walk. > >enjoy! > >G > >"I don't mind if you don't like my manners. > I

Re: PESO - At the University of London 2 (new crop)

Two works better for me. Nice capture of a vibrant street scene. Cheers, frank On December 19, 2015 5:14:58 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote: >At Christine's suggestion: > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18144309=lg > >The original (which I prefer): >

Re: PESO: On the Lake

Damn! That is impressive! Cheers, frank On December 18, 2015 3:26:06 PM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >Still overcast here and darn cold today as well, but i finished my work >and went out for a bit with the DFA 250-450 and a tripod. Shot some >waterfowl on a local lake.

Re: OT: Second coming

If that was Jesus on a cracker or the devil on a tree trunk it would be in the tabloids. But FSM gets the NYT science page. Maybe that's as it should be... Cheers, frank On December 18, 2015 1:42:41 AM EST, WILSON MICHAEL wrote: >It's noodly appendage time,

Re: PESO - The Kings of Kensington

Thanks, Mark! Your comments are appreciated. Cheers, frank On December 18, 2015 10:44:27 AM EST, Mark C wrote: >A fine portrait indeed! > >On 12/16/2015 11:24 PM, frank theriault wrote: >> Toronto bike messengers had their annual Holiday Food Drive Charity >> Alleycat

Re: PESO: Leopard

Yeah, agreed. Never realized how effective their camouflage is until now. Amazing! Cheers, frank On December 19, 2015 12:20:07 AM EST, David Mann wrote: >Love the first one shot through the foliage. > >Cheers, >Dave > >> On Dec 19, 2015, at 1:59 AM, Alan C

Re: OT keyboard oddness

My keyboard at work does that. It's a mechanical problem. Ya gotta hit that space bar with great force to get it to work. It's just sticky is all... Cheers, frank On December 18, 2015 11:06:14 AM EST, ann sanfedele wrote: >I really do hit the space bar when I type but

Re: OT: Mountain-biking in the Beverly Hills

Sick, yo. Cheers, frank On December 18, 2015 8:56:24 PM EST, Bob W-PDML wrote: >Get down and dirty on this mutha: > >http://www.thehouseofsolidgold.com/24k-gold-extreme-mountain-bike/ > >B -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson Sent from my

Re: PESO - The Kings of Kensington

Thanks, Jack! Much appreciated. Cheers, frank On December 17, 2015 7:22:42 AM EST, Jack Davis wrote: >Very well composed, Frank! > >J > >- Original Message - >From: "frank theriault" >To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"

Re: PESO - At the University of London

Very lively! I like it, too. Cheers, frank On December 17, 2015 7:43:28 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote: >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18140726=lg > >(K-5, DA 40/2.8 Ltd.) > >Comments appreciated. > >Rick -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -- Henri

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