Re: PESO: Tora! Tora! Tora!

2015-08-03 Thread Knarf
They're still beautiful but what they do is quite ugly. Very well captured. Cheers, frank On 3 August, 2015 9:38:38 PM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Another Invasion by the Japanese! In my very own back yard! http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18063860size=lg K-5 II

Re: OT - Close enough photo imitation

2015-08-03 Thread Knarf
Nailed it! LOL! I think I took some of those... Cheers, frank On 3 August, 2015 7:20:04 PM EDT, Igor PDML-StR pdml...@komkon.org wrote: I thought PDMLers would appreciate this photo-humor. The first two lines say: I saw a funny photo on the Internet. I made a similar one. You don't need to

PESO - M. de la Rue

2015-08-03 Thread Knarf
I took this over a year ago but I don't think I ever posted it here. Martin de la Rue is sort of a stage name he uses - almost a performance art thing he does where he plays a French postman. His real name is Tino and he's an avid cyclist and photographer. I called his name, he turned and

Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-03 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Alan! Cheers, frank On 3 August, 2015 2:42:20 PM EDT, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Nice catch, Frank. I love it. Notwithstanding what others have implied, he's ruing a missed chance of a braai by the lake. Alan C -Original Message- From: Knarf Sent: Saturday, August 01

Re: PESO - Japanese Beetle

2015-08-03 Thread Knarf
Beautiful colours on this one! Cheers? frank On 3 August, 2015 4:06:29 PM EDT, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/japanese-beetle-popillia-japonica Somedays it seems like I plant my garden just to provide these guys with food Comments

RE: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
: Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - The Man in the Hat Message-ID: 0eb934ad-2cc5-4861-9321-d4d40b00d...@gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Not much to say: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-man-in-hat.html?m=1 Hope you

Re: Fwd: Your photo has been selected for photo of the day at Photo.net

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
Yeah, it's that good. Completely deserving of the recognition. Great photo, congrats! Did you get the moth to sign a release? LOL! Cheers, frank On 2 August, 2015 8:12:52 AM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: This came as quite a surprise. I have been using Photo.net to

Re: PESO ~ Shadow play

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
a disparity between portrayals of men and women in the media is the problem. I think the fact that so many see the disparity and are okay with it is the problem. Cheers, frank On 2 August, 2015 4:31:25 PM EDT, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 02/08/2015 2:14 PM, Knarf wrote: So there's

Re: PESO ~ Shadow play

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
I think that it's a very grown up thing to discuss sexual exploitation, what it is, and what it means to individuals and to society. Cheers, frank On 2 August, 2015 5:37:03 PM EDT, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Simply beautiful. Analyzing it beyond that and agonizing over the

Re: PESO ~ Shadow play

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
So there's a photo of a woman naked above the waist and the viewer has sexualized her? Are you serious? Bruce took that photo knowing that part of its appeal would be sexual. And Dorrie agreed to have the photo taken, knowing that sex was a part of it. Does that mean Bruce exploited Dorrie?

Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
He's waiting for something... Thanks for the comment, Dave. Cheers, frank On 1 August, 2015 1:04:20 AM EDT, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: He looks like a scavenger waiting for the lions to finish. Cheers, Dave On Aug 1, 2015, at 3:13 pm, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote

Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
corner? On Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 11:13 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Not much to say: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-man-in-hat.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity

Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
. - Marco On Jul 31, 2015, at 8:13 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Not much to say: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-man-in-hat.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my

Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
Nice words. Thanks, Jack! Cheers, frank On 1 August, 2015 8:35:11 AM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Wonderful well composed catch, Frank. What a quick and talented eye you have! J - Original Message - From: Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
Appreciate the comment, Chris. Cheers, frank On 1 August, 2015 8:31:00 AM EDT, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: Nice one Frank. I like the hint of mystery. Chris On 1 August 2015 at 04:13, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Not much to say: http

Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
with the chap here, dangling his feet in the water: http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/georges-seurat-bathers-at-asnieres B On 1 Aug 2015, at 04:13, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Not much to say: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-man-in-hat.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy

Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Dan, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, frank On 1 August, 2015 7:14:44 AM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: That is a very interesting and effective composition, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 11:13 PM, Knarf

PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-07-31 Thread Knarf
Not much to say: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-man-in-hat.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Working and Practicing

2015-07-30 Thread Knarf
Great pan! She's really bookin' it! :-) Cheers, Frank On 30 July, 2015 9:24:58 PM EDT, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Grace on her new bike. She was really flying here, keeping up with some 25 mph traffic. Shot with the wrong lens — the 16-50/2.8, just because it happened to

Re: PESO - Window Boxes

2015-07-30 Thread Knarf
Wonderful colours! Cheers, frank On 30 July, 2015 9:01:27 PM EDT, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: A particularly exuberant row of them... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049316size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated. Rick -- Sent from my Android device with K-9

Re: Geso :Tour De Farms

2015-07-30 Thread Knarf
What Rick said! :-) Cheers, frank On 30 July, 2015 8:25:32 PM EDT, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: What a great gallery! I especially like your use of the light in the photos of the camps. Rick On Jul 30, 2015, at 5:32 PM, Donald Guthrie wrote: Every year for the last 40, thousands

Re: PESO - The Torso Room

2015-07-30 Thread Knarf
Surreal. And very cool. Cheers, frank On 30 July, 2015 1:36:41 PM EDT, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso11.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail.

Re: PESO- No Cars Allowed

2015-07-30 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Dave ! Cheers, frank On 30 July, 2015 10:12:49 AM EDT, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: I like this one. The couple up front and the crowd behind Dave On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 8:58 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: This is what happens when people take over

Re: PESO- No Cars Allowed

2015-07-30 Thread Knarf
She's paying attention to something other than him, that's for certain. Your thoughts are appreciated, Jack! Cheers, frank On 30 July, 2015 10:37:44 AM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: I believe the girl is doing some sly window shopping. Totally interesting scene, Frank! J

Re: PESO - Implied Consent

2015-07-29 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Mark! Cheers, frank On 29 July, 2015 10:02:52 AM EDT, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Very lighthearted image! Nice. Mark On 7/28/2015 10:26 PM, frank theriault wrote: These young ladies attracted my lens as they danced by the DJ (on the right). I think she was okay with me

Re: PESO - Implied Consent

2015-07-29 Thread Knarf
I wanted more separation, too. But I had a brief second to capture her gesture, and they were where they were. I had lots of separation a few seconds before but there wasn't much interesting happening. Thanks for your comments and thanks for looking! Cheers, frank On 29 July, 2015

Re: Pesos back yard wild life

2015-07-29 Thread Knarf
Cute little critters. I struggle with these photos because of the objectification and specieist portrayal - oh wait, I'm allowed to like this one. Fun shots! Cheers, frank On 29 July, 2015 1:28:06 PM EDT, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: PESO - Against the Storm

2015-07-29 Thread Knarf
I love that the sharpest thing in the photo is the umbrella canopy. Wonderful shot! Cheers, frank On 29 July, 2015 9:25:48 PM EDT, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: In a torrential downpour this afternoon. K-3 DA* 16-50/2.8 http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18061844size=lg

Re: PESO - Cicada

2015-07-29 Thread Knarf
I don't think death is the answer. Perhaps more wine. Beer would be my choice, but I'm Canadian... Cheers, frank On 29 July, 2015 2:13:38 PM EDT, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: You wouldn't think so to look at him, but he is the Trojan prince Tithonos, one of the many handsome young

Re: PESO ~ Shadow play

2015-07-29 Thread Knarf
I struggle with these photos because I feel uncomfortable with their sexualization and objectification of the subject. But I can't deny their technical and artistic brilliance. In the end I have to admit that it's quite beautiful, which causes more inner conflict because the feminist-ally in

Re: PESO - Implied Consent

2015-07-29 Thread Knarf
I was going to call it expressed consent but I liked the other title better. :-) Thanks for the comment. Cheers, frank On 29 July, 2015 12:27:56 AM EDT, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: More than implied, I think! m On Jul 28, 2015, at 7:26 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com

Re: PESO - Hotel Window Scene

2015-07-28 Thread Knarf
Like Lots. Cheers, frank On 27 July, 2015 9:05:51 PM EDT, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: I thought: Where could this be but London? Nominations open. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18061124size=lg Rick -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my

Re: PESO - Street Portrait with a Chicken

2015-07-28 Thread Knarf
Whatever the reason, I'm glad you like it, David. ;-) Thanks! cheers, frank On 28 July, 2015 1:07:36 AM EDT, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: I’m compelled to like this because red black are Canterbury colours. Cheers, Dave On Jul 28, 2015, at 1:21 pm, frank theriault

Re: PESO - Street Portrait with a Chicken

2015-07-28 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Marco, much appreciated! Cheers, frank On 28 July, 2015 1:31:34 AM EDT, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: I’m compelled to like it because it’s a cool portrait. Nice! - Marco On Jul 27, 2015, at 10:07 PM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: I’m compelled to like this because

Re: PESO - Street Portrait with a Chicken

2015-07-28 Thread Knarf
Yes, great hair. This had to be a colour photo. Thanks for the comment, Dave! Cheers, frank On 28 July, 2015 2:16:28 AM EDT, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Great hair Dave On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 9:21 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: My partner and I met

Re: PESO - '.underbirds.'

2015-07-27 Thread Knarf
Very cool shot! Cheers, frank On 27 July, 2015 11:22:55 AM EDT, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Taken during the USAF Thunderbirds performance and Traverse City Michigan's annual National Cherry festival. I had never seen the underside of their F16s and thought this was an appropriate

Re: PESO: Chasing the Sun

2015-07-27 Thread Knarf
That's beautiful! Perfectly timed by you. Cheers, frank On 27 July, 2015 1:49:08 PM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Another Balloon Festival image: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18060026size=lg Comments are invited and appreciated. Dan Matyola

Re: PESO - Womanhood

2015-07-27 Thread Knarf
It's not written in stone... On 27 July, 2015 9:26:12 PM EDT, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Well, you certainly can't take it for granite. On Jul 27, 2015, at 5:18 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: I think it's more bronzy than irony. B On 27 Jul 2015, at 20:29, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net

Re: PESO - Womanhood

2015-07-27 Thread Knarf
I think it's hilarious (in a very good way). Cheers, frank On 27 July, 2015 2:07:59 PM EDT, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso10.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- Sent from my Android device

Re: PESO: Samantha Fish

2015-07-27 Thread Knarf
That's an awesome set! Cheers, frank On 27 July, 2015 9:22:02 AM EDT, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Got to try my hand at concert photography last night. Learned I need more practice. I mostly hate the colors of stage lighting, so preferred rending in monochrome. Here are four that I

Re: Peso-Wall Paper

2015-07-27 Thread Knarf
Very pretty! Cheers, frank On 27 July, 2015 9:56:16 AM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: My current monitor Wall Paper. From wife's garden. CC? Thanks! J http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=955 -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my

Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-27 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Mark! Cheers, frank On 27 July, 2015 9:40:30 AM EDT, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Great catch, Frank - perfect timing and stop action. On 7/24/2015 8:16 PM, Knarf wrote: Being watched: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/07/being-judged.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments

Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-26 Thread Knarf
Agreed, Paul. Thanks for looking and taking the time to comment. Cheers, frank On 26 July, 2015 7:33:39 AM EDT, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Well done! The spectators tell the story. Paul via phone On Jul 25, 2015, at 10:06 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote

Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-26 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Jack! Appreciate your thoughts. Cheers, frank On 25 July, 2015 11:17:36 PM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Beautifully timed panning, Frank! J - Original Message - From: Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, July

Re: OT: building Stonehenge

2015-07-26 Thread Knarf
Fascinating! That aqueduct with the swing bridge was quite the engineering feat! Thanks for posting. Cheers, frank On 26 July, 2015 2:28:59 AM EDT, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: There are some fascinating old photos of England here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-33408095

Re: PESO - Regent Park

2015-07-26 Thread Knarf
Beautiful! Cheers, frank On 26 July, 2015 3:42:00 PM EDT, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Regent Park is a large, beautiful, fairly formal park. It is spectacular when the tulips are out, but we missed them by a couple of weeks. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049364size=lg

Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-26 Thread Knarf
...@toralf.net wrote: On 25/07/15 02:16, Knarf wrote: Being watched: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/07/being-judged.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Nice. Well-timed shot, I'd say. The biker looks a bit on the heavy side to be up in the air, but perhaps that's not a nice thing

Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-26 Thread Knarf
in the series. Rick On Jul 24, 2015, at 8:16 PM, Knarf wrote: Being watched: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/07/being-judged.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax

Re: Peso-Dead End Bridge

2015-07-26 Thread Knarf
Love photos of old ruins. This is a particularly good one. Love the colours! Cheers, frank On 26 July, 2015 12:29:15 PM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: The one we were are all going to cross when we come to it. CC Thanks! J

Re: PESO: “Do or do not. There is no try.”

2015-07-26 Thread Knarf
From your title I kind of expected Yoda. Didn't expect to see Darth breathing down his neck though. LOL! Fun shot, great colours. Cheers, frank On 26 July, 2015 3:21:48 PM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From the 2015 New Jersey Festival of Ballooning:

Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-25 Thread Knarf
Thanks for your kind words, Dan. Cheers, frank On 24 July, 2015 10:26:40 PM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Another great action shot, Frank! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 8:16 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com

Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-25 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Marco! Appreciate it. Cheers, frank On 24 July, 2015 8:44:46 PM EDT, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: Understandably! Great catch. - Marco On Jul 24, 2015, at 5:16 PM, Knarf wrote: Being watched: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/07/being-judged.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy

Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-25 Thread Knarf
.:-) Dave On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 8:16 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Being watched: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/07/being-judged.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML

Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot

2015-07-25 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Mark! They do look rather proud, don't they? Cheers, frank On 24 July, 2015 10:21:10 PM EDT, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: proud pair of grebes they are - nice shot, On 7/22/2015 10:03 PM, frank theriault wrote: Okay, not the last ~ever~ but the last from Sunday's shoot. I

Re: Peso- Priorities

2015-07-25 Thread Knarf
They might consider investing in a lawn mower... I mean who am I to criticize? Maybe they like watching TV. I bet they watch a lot of PBS and BBC. Interesting photo, Jack. Quite the commentary on (North) American society. Cheers, frank On 25 July, 2015 3:54:53 PM EDT, Jack Davis

Re: PESO - Pocket Park

2015-07-25 Thread Knarf
Very strong composition! Cheers, frank On 25 July, 2015 5:00:54 PM EDT, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Another small park in London: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049315size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Comments appreciated. Rick -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail.

Re: PESO - The City, With A Twist

2015-07-25 Thread Knarf
Love the splash of green. Like an exclamation mark. I liked the first one a lot; like this one even more. Cheers, frank On 24 July, 2015 10:02:15 PM EDT, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Framed differently from the first version. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18057103size=lg

PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-24 Thread Knarf
Being watched: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/07/being-judged.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Charles S. Aguila

2015-07-23 Thread Knarf
I'm so sorry Christine! I share Darren's sentiments but not his eloquence. I will simply say that as I lost my dad fifteen years ago, I feel your pain. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. That photo is a perfect remembrance of him. I know it will be treasured. Best regards,

Re: PESO: On Guard

2015-07-23 Thread Knarf
Quite chilling. 26 years ago you wouldn't have been taking that picture. One nit: I wish his feet weren't cut off. But maybe you didn't want to spend a lot of time composing? Wouldn't blame you... Cheers, frank On 23 July, 2015 10:46:59 AM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote:

Re: PESO - Se på koret

2015-07-23 Thread Knarf
I think it works. Lots of red. Kind of pulls it together somehow. Cheers, frank On 22 July, 2015 5:48:20 AM EDT, Toralf Lund tor...@toralf.net wrote: A couple of months ago, I came across this choir singing in the street. As usual, I found the spectators more interesting than the performers:

Re: OT: First Adult Bike

2015-07-22 Thread Knarf
In a couple if years we'll see her doing matched sprints in the Olympics! Lovely shot (despite harsh light an all). She's really growing up! BTW Giant is Taiwanese but they make fine bikes. A quality manufacturer. Cheers, frank On 22 July, 2015 5:08:16 PM EDT, paul stenquist

Re: OT: First Adult Bike

2015-07-22 Thread Knarf
The Giant factory in Taiwan is the world's largest bicycle factory. For years they made frames for other manufacturers but about 30 years ago they started branding their own. And you're right, they make good bikes. Many top manufacturers, like Specialized have all but their top racing frames

Re: PESO - Paddington Street Gardens

2015-07-22 Thread Knarf
Lovely! Especially all the folks enjoying it. Cheers, frank On 22 July, 2015 8:41:39 PM EDT, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: London is full of small beautiful parks, including this one--peaceful morning and afternoon, and bustling at lunchtime on a ~typically~ lovely English mid-day.

Re: PESO: Needles

2015-07-22 Thread Knarf
It works! Love the juxtaposition of saturated green plant and dull brown background. Nice and sharp, too. Cheers, frank On 22 July, 2015 5:14:00 PM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: An abstract, for a change: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18055694size=lg K-5 II S,

Re: OT: First Adult Bike

2015-07-22 Thread Knarf
; an old Nishiki Colorado. Rebuilding it for me. Paul via phone On Jul 22, 2015, at 10:25 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: In a couple if years we'll see her doing matched sprints in the Olympics! Lovely shot (despite harsh light an all). She's really growing up! BTW Giant

Re: PESO: Pane Bello (Beautiful Bread)

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
My partner is gluten free these days. I dare not show this to her - she'll eat the phone. Quality shot of a good looking loaf! Cheers, frank On 19 July, 2015 12:03:46 AM EDT, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: The latest three images in my Flickr photostream are all seen in this

Re: PESO - Nicolas

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
Bikes belong everywhere. Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 9:51:50 PM EDT, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: I like to think the bike is disobeying the No Parking sign, but I guess it belongs there :-) I want to see what you cropped out, just out of curiosity... I'm thinking that this

Re: PESO - Nicolas

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
With cargo bike delivery. Love it! The photo is lovely, too. There's a charm to the place that comes through. Nice! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 8:28:04 PM EDT, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Just a short walk from 111-113... http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049361size=lg

Re: PESO - Waiting for the Storm

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
Unbeknownst to me at the time the sky behind me was quite dark. The winds were starting to whip up (see the ripples on the water) and a few very large drops were starting to fall. But the sky in front of me was bright, hence the bright water. I thought after posting that the title wasn't the

Re: My New Photo Gig

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
Ask Cotty. I believe you have his cell #... Norm, you old bastard! Why am I not surprised you surfaced in Cali? LOL! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 1:25:45 PM EDT, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in some

Re: PESO - Young Grebes in Love

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
Jack, Dan, thanks for your kind words. I've got more! (to follow) Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 8:59:00 AM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Nice composition, well rendered, Frank! J - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss

Re: OT:Biking with Bob

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: On 21 Jul 2015, at 11:23, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Kind of sad, she's a beautiful aircraft. It is rather sad. Our strategic nuclear deterrent, and never got to pop her cherry. I really think on her very last flight they should have let her drop

Re: Peso-Rodent Rockll

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
Well-captured and cute. I like the brightly lit foreground and dark, creamy background. What creature is that? Looks squirrely but I don't see a bushy tail. Very nice photo! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 9:24:16 PM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Due to my having initially

Re: My New Photo Gig

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
... I’m great at managing other people’s money. MARK!! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 4:13:10 PM EDT, Norman Baugher nbaug...@baugherphotography.com wrote: Of course I’m the Treasurer, I’m the only non-surfer in the group. Need I say more. (plus I’m great at managing other people’s money).

Re: OT:Biking with Bob

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
I guess that answers my question... Thanks! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 2:33:32 AM EDT, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Maybe not. Sorry about the bulky link.

Re: PESO: Under Mom's Watchful Eye

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
The things they can do with Lego nowadays! Very realistic. Seriously cute photo. You can't go wrong with ducklings. :-) Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 12:57:02 AM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: From Legoland, San Diego, CA:

Re: OT:Biking with Bob

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
Impressive shot of the Vulcan with the Red Arrows. I heard this will be her last season in the air. So many older vintage aircraft are still flying, I wonder why they can't keep this one up? Is it money? Kind of sad, she's a beautiful aircraft. And I like the group shot. Nice to see you all!

Re: Peso-Cool and Ripe (redo)

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
Huge improvement, to my eye. Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 8:42:33 AM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: OK, this is lightened some and, as expected, is more revealing. Didn't imagine I'd be fussin' with this garden vegetable shot. :o) Different mood, of course. CC? Thanks! J

Re: PESO - Nos. 111-113

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
More voyeurism. Love it! Also love the geometry involved. And the monotones other than the two people. Great shot. Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 8:11:18 PM EDT, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: In London, but not in The City: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18057090size=lg

Re: GESO: A few snappies from a day at the beach

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
Even fishing nets. And I can't believe the azure blue water. Certainly doesn't look like the great lake that I live next to. Wonderful snaps, Stan. Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 9:15:31 PM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: It looks almost like the ocean, except for the lack

Re: Everybody knows you use MF for macro shots, dummy!

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
Tamron SP 90mm f 2.5 adaptall. One must focus manually but the results are nice. Sweet bokeh... Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 9:13:35 PM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 9:09 PM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: My macro lens is a smc PENTAX-A

Re: PESO - Nos. 111-113

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
No expectation of privacy standing at a huge window with no curtains or blinds. They might as well be standing on a sidewalk. No privacy to invade, to my mind... Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 8:56:42 PM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 8:51 PM,

Re: PESO - Park Square Garden

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
Very pretty. Love the colours. Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 7:16:09 PM EDT, Eric Featherstone eric.featherst...@gmail.com wrote: I don't do PESOs often... Park Square Garden London Open Gardens weekend 2015 http://www.fluidr.com/photos/eric_f/19843473726/ K-x, 17mm 1/125s@f/6.3 Comments

Re: Peso - Rainy day blues

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
Yes! What everyone else said: I can almost feel it. Wonderful photo. Cheers, frank On 19 July, 2015 11:14:56 PM EDT, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Recently shot.. http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-NGQhsM6/L ann -- Sent from my Android device

Re: PESO - The Parade of Boys

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
Brilliant! I love it. Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 8:11:44 PM EDT, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso6.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please

Re: Everybody knows you use MF for macro shots, dummy!

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
Excellent! Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 6:29:19 PM EDT, Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com wrote: https://abattoir5.com/picture.php?/793/category/20 -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Posing

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
Compelling image. My nit to pick is that I wish there were more separation between the photographer and model. Her pose is terrific and I love the spectator off to the right - he's positioned perfectly. Nice colours and exposure. Cheers, frank On 17 July, 2015 12:31:08 AM EDT, Daniel J.

Re: PESO - Finch

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
Pretty little thing, well captured in its environment! Cheers, frank On 19 July, 2015 4:24:35 PM EDT, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: A female house finch — i think — in the backyard this morning. K-3 DA* 60-250/4 with D 14X converter. Flash fill at -.5 compensation. ISO 640,

Re: PESO: The Place to Which You are Going

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
It worked. -- J. Robert Oppenheimer, July 16, 1945. Ann's right, it is evocative. And an impressive photo, to boot. Cheers, frank On 17 July, 2015 5:04:47 PM EDT, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Um Larry - wrong history -- July 16, 1945 (I thought Darrell posted last night- and it

Re: Peso-Cool and Ripe

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
of it in favor of keeping it tucked back in the shade. Thanks, Frank! J Sent from my iPhone On Jul 19, 2015, at 3:13 PM, Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I'm looking at it on my Android so perhaps not a fair assessment, but the tomato seems a bit dark to me. Looks tasty though

Re: PESO 2015 - 121 - GDG

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
Yes. Cheers, frank On 19 July, 2015 10:28:08 AM EDT, Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: An urge to a graphic … https://flic.kr/p/vghXHc enjoy, G -- The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO: Double Rainbow in Last Rays of a Stormy Sunset

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
I'll join the chorus: That's a gorgeous photo! Cheers, frank On 13 July, 2015 8:31:44 AM EDT, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: Happy Monday all, This was one of the images I stopped to make on my rush to reach storms in south central Nebraska before dark on the evening of the 10th. I

Re: Peso-Cool and Ripe

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
I'm looking at it on my Android so perhaps not a fair assessment, but the tomato seems a bit dark to me. Looks tasty though. :-) Cheers, frank On 19 July, 2015 3:24:31 PM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: My wife tells me that this has been the most productive year of

Re: PESO - Old Bailey

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
I like the photo a lot, but it's too bad about that blue car. The black cab (if that's what it is) is a nice touch though. Cheers, frank On 18 July, 2015 5:40:56 PM EDT, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: The last from The City for now. Yes, the perspective is a bit odd, but the place is

Re: PESO: Sphinx

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
Wow! That's a great shot. It's hanging on by one leg while hovering and sticking its proboscis into the bloom? Impressive! Couldn't imagine capturing it better, Dan. Cheers, frank On 19 July, 2015 9:25:07 PM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: One of the Sphinx moths (a/k/a

Re: PESO - Coneflower Bud

2015-07-17 Thread Knarf
It's like another world... Great stuff! Cheers, frank On 15 July, 2015 3:47:51 PM EDT, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/grey-headed-coneflower-patterns A couple shots of a coneflower bud, showing the swirling patterns within it. One high

Re: PESO: Dragon

2015-07-16 Thread Knarf
Very well captured. Gorgeous mural! Cheers, frank On 16 July, 2015 2:47:46 PM EDT, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: One of the Dragons from the Nine Dragon Mural in the Forbidden City, Beijing: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18048433size=lg K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom

Re: Peso sunny 1

2015-07-16 Thread Knarf
It is! Cheers, frank On 16 July, 2015 4:40:46 PM EDT, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Classic! On 7/15/2015 1:09 PM, David J Brooks wrote: our first bloomer http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18054087 Dave --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus

Re: Peso-The Artistry of Time and Weather

2015-07-16 Thread Knarf
Cool! The telephone pole makes it imho. Texture abounds. Cheers, frank On 16 July, 2015 1:15:08 PM EDT, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Shot this AM. Would like to have taken it from further to the right, but for a barn just out of sight holding up the other end of the wad of vines.

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