I agree ... the colors are great. FWIW -- If there were anything I'd
do to change it, it would be to crop out the truck itself (everything
below the line where the hand rails start), and maybe the sky above the
very top of the ladder.
And, yes -- that is a beautiful deep-blue sky.
-- Walt
No need to go off on a Cormo-rant.
On 9/30/2010 12:18 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:Once again PDML stands for Pun
Distribution Mailing List. It's a good thing for our wallets that there
isn't a Pentax pun-tax.
Actually this isn't technically a Pun thread, it a riff on Cormorants
thread. You
The shots look great, Ted! Seems the lighting was kind to you.
How big an event is Bikes, Blues, BBQ attendance-wise? Judging by the
web site, it looks like a pretty sizable event.
-- Walt
On 9/30/2010 3:18 PM, Theodore Beilby wrote:
Last night was the first night of Bikes, Blues,
, as long as we stay closed until
after the churches let out on Sunday, and shut down before Sunday
evening services begin.
-- Walt
On 9/27/2010 8:15 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
From: Walter Gilbert
I assume it's a hospital bracelet since they issued tickets for
drinks, rather than bracelets
Wow! That's quite an event! It actually sounds worthy of a trip
just for the photos.
I'm trying to get someone to introduce me into our local underground
scene. I really got a kick out of photographing the interesting people
I came across at our own local BBQ festival last weekend. As
My upbringing won't permit me to express in properly brutal terms the
unmitigated spite and envy I'm currently feeling toward a mere child.
Beyond that ... nice work!
-- Walt
On 9/30/2010 12:57 PM, Boris Liberman wrote:
Hi!
We've spent today in Caesaria historical park. I took Sigma
I'm not a devout man, to say the least. But, this is moving.
-- Walt
On 9/28/2010 3:47 PM, Cotty wrote:
This has to be classed as totally cool.
http://www.vatican.va/various/cappelle/sistina_vr/index.html
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If I ever find out who the girl is, I'll have to let her know about all
the positive feedback I got from her photo.
-- Walt
On 9/27/2010 2:07 PM, Charles Robinson wrote:
On Sep 26, 2010, at 19:53, Walter Gilbert wrote:
Hi all,
Went to a local BBQ festival
, 2010 at 3:07 PM, Charles Robinsoncharl...@visi.com wrote:
On Sep 26, 2010, at 19:53, Walter Gilbert wrote:
Hi all,
Went to a local BBQ festival yesterday and took some snapshots. I saw this
young lady standing in line at one of the booths and was thought I'd try my
hand at street
Thanks, Dave.
I was pretty pleased with the results, considering it was my first
attempt at photography of that type.
Of course, it doesn't hold a candle to Danny Santos's work, which I've
been smitten with since I first discovered it on one of those funny and
interesting type link
.
Thanks again!
-- Walt
On 9/27/2010 8:11 PM, Michael Beacom wrote:
On Sep 27, 2010, at 7:18 AM, frank theriault wrote:
On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 8:53 PM, Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com
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Hi all,
Went to a local BBQ festival yesterday and took some snapshots. I
saw this
young lady
Love the setting here, and the overall lighting gives it a really
comfortable feel, somehow.
Nice catch all the way around.
-- Walt
On 9/28/2010 2:59 AM, Larry Colen wrote:
Seen at lunch today:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/5032738992/
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I like this. I can't quite put my finger on what it is -- maybe the
alignment of the houses, or the encroaching water. But, I do like the
composition in this shot.
-- Walt
On 9/28/2010 2:50 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:
Taken a few years ago with the Pentax *ist-D, I have no idea which
lens
AM, Larry Colen wrote:
On Sep 26, 2010, at 8:54 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote:
Another shot captured at the local BBQ festival - this one of a gentleman
enjoying the show being put on by a local bluegrass-fusion band called Bawn
in the Mash.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5028669904
Thank you, Frank!
I spotted it right away, but managed to convince myself it was the
proverbial feature rather than a bug.
-- Walt
On 9/27/2010 6:06 AM, frank theriault wrote:
On Mon, Sep 27, 2010 at 6:54 AM, Steven Desjardinsdrd1...@gmail.com wrote:
It's a great shot. I find the
Thanks, Dan!
I was really happy to come out of my first attempt at street portraiture
with something salvageable. It's just enough to make me want to keep trying
-- Walt
On 9/27/2010 8:18 AM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
A wonderful action portrait, with lots of personality.
Dan
On Sun,
for the kind words. Sorry to be so long-winded in response --
but, it's kind of a big deal for me. :-)
Best,
Walt
On 9/27/2010 12:13 AM, Larry Colen wrote:
On Sep 26, 2010, at 8:54 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote:
Another shot captured at the local BBQ festival - this one of a gentleman
enjoying the show
Many thanks, Frank.
I was tempted to crop out the OOF face, but decided that it somehow lent
a kind of dreamy feel that served as a complement to her face.
-- Walt
On 9/27/2010 6:18 AM, frank theriault wrote:
On Sun, Sep 26, 2010 at 8:53 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote:
Hi
Thank you, Daniel!
The place was crawling with conventionally pretty girls, but this one
just had one of those faces that screamed at me to capture it. The fact
that she was shy is communicated in her suppressed smile, which I really
liked. I'm horrible at judging ages, but I would guess
Thanks, Brian.
I toyed with the light a bit, but concluded that the falloff enhanced
the darkness of her hair and the contrast with her skin.
I don't think it would have worked with a blond or a redhead, but on
this particular girl, I thought it added to the shot.
-- Walt
On 9/27/2010
Thanks, Rick.
Here's the color version of it:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5029632557/#/
I decided to go with b/w because I felt the circles under her eyes were
distracting, and I couldn't do anything about them without
over-softening, or taking away from her skin tone. I
:
On Sep 26, 2010, at 8:54 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote:
Another shot captured at the local BBQ festival - this one of a
gentleman
enjoying the show being put on by a local bluegrass-fusion band
called Bawn
in the Mash.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5028669904/#/
Love that shot, great
Thanks, P.J.
I also liked the way it brought out her freckles, which I almost always
find charming in portraits.
-- Walt
On 9/27/2010 11:08 AM, P. J. Alling wrote:
Pleasant, but you were right the first time. The BW version is the
stronger portrait.
On 9/27/2010 11:54 AM, Walter
Hi all,
Went to a local BBQ festival yesterday and took some snapshots. I saw
this young lady standing in line at one of the booths and was thought
I'd try my hand at street portraiture along the lines of Danny Santos.
It's clearly not up to his standards, but I thought it wasn't too
Another shot captured at the local BBQ festival - this one of a
gentleman enjoying the show being put on by a local bluegrass-fusion
band called Bawn in the Mash.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/5028669904/#/
K-x, DAL 18-55mm, f/4, AE, ISO 800, 1/1600 sec.
As always, comments,
. :-)
Best,
Walt
On 9/27/2010 12:13 AM, Larry Colen wrote:
On Sep 26, 2010, at 8:54 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote:
Another shot captured at the local BBQ festival - this one of a gentleman
enjoying the show being put on by a local bluegrass-fusion band called Bawn in
the Mash.
http://www.flickr.com
I like this a lot. Nicely done!
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I can see myself beating someone with that.
On 9/21/2010 3:46 PM, CheekyGeek wrote:
I agree. Has a bit of a Klingon look to it.
Darren Addy
Kearney, Nebraska
On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 3:36 PM, P. J. Alling
webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote:
Not commenting on it's capabilities, just it's
Kardak EZ-Tear
On 9/21/2010 3:20 PM, Frits Wüthrich wrote:
http://www.froot.nl/posttype/froot/article/kartonnen-cameras/
I just wondered.
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Wow! Would've loved to have been there!
I have a mimosa tree that attracts a good number of swallowtails for a
fairly brief period of time. I missed a lot of opportunities to get
good shots because I simply wasn't paying attention for the better part
of late spring/early summer. I won't
I'm inclined to agree with Paul, here. There's something almost
tactile about the reflection and the surface of the water.
I certainly wouldn't over-tweak it. I think it has plenty to recommend
it, as-is.
-- Walt
On 9/16/2010 5:54 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
On Wed, 15 Sep 2010 20:35
Something about that shot strikes me as poignant. I really like the
moment.
-- Walt
On 9/14/2010 9:38 PM, frank theriault wrote:
This little fellow was not part of the demonstration of agility trials
that I went to on Sunday. Rather, his owner had him out on the course
before the big
Thanks, Boris.
Sometimes, cats allow people to take fascinating photos of them. :-)
-- Walt
On 9/14/2010 3:03 AM, Boris Liberman wrote:
Cats are fascinating animals. People some times take fascinating
photographs of cats... Such as this.
:-)
Boris
On 9/13/2010 4:47 PM, Walter Gilbert
It is a cryin' shame, though I suppose it's inevitable. I was elated
to discover that my local camera shop (Central Photo in Paducah, KY) had
the K-x in stock when I bought mine from them. Their price was very
competitive with anything I saw on the web, and it was wonderful to be
able to
Thanks, David.
It's not often that I see him with his eyes actually open!
-- Walt
On 9/14/2010 5:00 PM, David J Brooks wrote:
Love the 'glow on him. Nice sharp eyes.
Dave
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 10:47 AM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote:
Caught my cat basking in the light
Thank you, Frank.
Sometimes, all the elements just come together and there happens to be a
camera nearby. :-)
-- Walt
On 9/14/2010 10:09 PM, frank theriault wrote:
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 10:47 AM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote:
Caught my cat basking in the light coming
I think there may have been a bit of camera shake in the dog photo. I
kept having to call his name to get him to look at me, and his attention
span isn't very long. So, I had to rush the shot a bit, which probably
contributed to the softness.
Thanks for the kind words!
-- Walt
On
These images certainly look therapeutic. The thing that has made me
such an enthusiast about photography is the fact that, when I'm taking
pictures, I'm thinking about nothing but the shot. It's utterly
absorbing for me, and as I recently told someone, I'm never happier than
I am when I'm
Haunting! I love it. Looks like the stars lined up for you on this
shot.
-- Walt
On 9/13/2010 9:36 AM, Sasha Sobol wrote:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/4984713383/#/photos/sobol/4984713383/lightbox/
Comments and critique are as welcome as always.
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Caught my cat basking in the light coming through the window this AM.
He's been my sole constant companion over the past seven years, so I
guess he warrants introduction to the group.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4986700162/lightbox/
K-x, Asahi Takumar 135mm, f/4, ISO 800,
Thanks, Daniel!
And, really, a lack of abject hatred is all a fella could ask for. :-)
-- Walt
On 9/13/2010 12:04 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
I HATE cat pictures, but that image is impossible not to like.
Dan
On Mon, Sep 13, 2010 at 10:47 AM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote:
, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Walter Gilbert wrote:
Caught my cat basking in the light coming through the window this
AM. He's been my sole constant companion over the past seven years,
so I guess he warrants introduction to the group.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4986700162/lightbox/
K
Believe me ... I know. I've fallen prey to him in the past.
-- Walt
On 9/13/2010 12:35 PM, Bob W wrote:
Caught my cat basking in the light coming through the window this AM.
He's been my sole constant companion over the past seven years, so I guess
he warrants introduction to the group.
Thanks, John.
That's what I thought, too. Fortunately, my camera was within reach,
and he wasn't trying to sleep on top of it.
-- Walt
On 9/13/2010 12:27 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
From: Walter Gilbert
Caught my cat basking in the light coming through the window this AM.
He's been my
Ha! That was nicely done! Bookmarked for future use.
-- Walt
On 9/13/2010 1:39 PM, Larry Colen wrote:
On Sep 12, 2010, at 4:38 PM, frank theriault wrote:
On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 7:35 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote:
snip
let's
face it, cows aren't the most electrifying
...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: PESOs: Domesticated fauna, shot with new-ish lens
On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 7:35 PM, Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com
wrote:
snip
let's
face it, cows aren't the most electrifying members of the animal
kingdom snip
Uh-oh! Should you ever meet up with Steve Desjardins
Re-done, with color adjustment and non-lightbox link:
http://flic.kr/p/8AJYHo
You were right, Ann -- the color change helped, I think.
Thanks!
-- Walt
On 9/13/2010 12:28 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Walter Gilbert wrote:
Caught my cat basking in the light coming through the window this
AM
Thanks, Ann. He's one of the good ones.
-- Walt
On 9/13/2010 9:42 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
Walt -- I'll just try to remember to always cut and paste links that
come from flicker... :-) but thanks for the effort
such a handsome kitkat!
ann
Walter Gilbert wrote:
Re-done
Thanks, Brian.
I was afraid I'd lose some of the intensity of his eye when I toned down
the yellow, but it seems to have held up pretty well.
-- Walt
On 9/13/2010 10:08 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
On Mon, 13 Sep 2010 09:47 -0500, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com
wrote:
Caught my cat
There were several of these little guys hanging out on the chain-link
fence at the drag strip yesterday afternoon. This shot made me really
wish I had a nice macro lens. Alas, it was shot with my 18-55mm kit lens.
Another shot of the same li'l green guy ... same specs:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983350013/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983350013/lightbox/
On 9/12/2010 2:23 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote:
There were several of these little guys hanging out on the chain-link
fence at the drag strip
Love the detail! I don't know if it counts as a constructive
critique, but I would steal that lens from you in a heartbeat.
Best,
Walt
On 9/12/2010 2:39 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote:
In the past month, I've been visited by the aliens a few times.
I usually helped them out of my house with an
green translucency.
On 9/12/2010 3:41 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote:
Another shot of the same li'l green guy ... same specs:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4983350013/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983350013/lightbox/
On 9/12/2010 2:23 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote:
There were several
/#/photos/walt_gilbert/4983350013/lightbox/
On 9/12/2010 2:23 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote:
There were several of these little guys hanging out on the chain-link
fence at the drag strip yesterday afternoon. This shot made me really wish
I had a nice macro lens. Alas, it was shot with my 18-55mm
Well, we all have our moments.
On 9/12/2010 2:54 PM, P. J. Alling wrote:
Looks like an Anole
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Thanks very much, Frank! The DOF was actually a pleasant surprised
for me.
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On 9/12/2010 5:12 PM, frank theriault wrote:
On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 3:23 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote:
There were several of these little guys hanging out on the chain-link fence
at the
Just wanted to share a few shots I took today with a lens I bought a
couple of months ago, but have yet to really use beyond just pointing it
at something to check out sharpness. It's a Promaster EDO AF LD
70-300mm 1:4-5.6 tele-macro (1:2). I noticed some pretty severe fringes
at f/4, but
Thank you, David. I guess I'll have a print made of this one and
include it in my painfully slow-growing portfolio.
-- Walt
On 9/12/2010 5:48 PM, David J Brooks wrote:
Excellent job on this
Dave
On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 3:23 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote:
There were
As much as I love my K-x, I do use manual focusing more than I'd like
to on my AF lenses. :-/
On 9/12/2010 5:50 PM, David J Brooks wrote:
On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 4:06 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote:
I happened to have fairly decent light -- though, my K-x had a devil of a
Thanks, Frank.
I am a bit of a saturation and contrast junkie, at least at this stage
of my development. I can see where some might find it a bit cloying,
but I figure if I'm taking photos of generally unremarkable subject
matter -- and, let's face it, cows aren't the most electrifying
I retract!
-- Walt
On 9/12/2010 6:38 PM, frank theriault wrote:
On Sun, Sep 12, 2010 at 7:35 PM, Walter Gilbertldott...@gmail.com wrote:
snip
let's
face it, cows aren't the most electrifying members of the animal kingdomsnip
Uh-oh! Should you ever meet up with Steve Desjardins,
Thanks for the info, Adam. It seems to be really well-built compared
to some others I've used and handled. Plenty of resistance in the lens
barrel, and a very smooth, crisp responsiveness. I'm pretty pleased
with it, construction-wise. And, giving up a stop, and the last 50mm
doesn't
Maybe they're just carpooling.
-- Walt
On 9/12/2010 7:37 PM, Steven Desjardins wrote:
Sorry, I messed up the original Photobucket image:
http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=viewcurrent=Amore.jpg
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would be.
-- Walt
On 9/10/2010 10:48 AM, Mark Roberts wrote:
A gallery of snaps from last weeks trip to Canada:
http://www.robertstech.com/galleries/banff2010/index.html
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I really like that, Sasha. Wonderful light and lines.
-- Walt
On 9/11/2010 12:45 AM, Sasha Sobol wrote:
Sorry, the final version is this:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sobol/4964062869/lightbox
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On Fri, Sep 10, 2010 at 10:44 PM, Sasha Sobolsa...@asobol.com wrote:
Hi all,
I'm heading out to take photographs of cars going really fast. Just
wanted to share this with y'all on my way out the door:
http://www.geekologie.com/2010/09/beware_of_strangers_with_camer.php
Best,
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Thanks very much, Frank! I think the most valuable thing I've
learned from this image is to follow my gut when it tells me there's
something right about a photo.
Your kind words are much appreciated.
-- Walt
On 9/9/2010 6:30 PM, frank theriault wrote:
On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 10:26 PM,
I like this one a whole lot. It's one of those shots that could so
easily have been missed, but for a great eye.
-- Walt
On 9/9/2010 10:48 PM, Boris Liberman wrote:
Hi!
http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2010/09/peso-2010-38-hand-in-hand.html
Be brutal and honest, as always.
Boris
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Just wanted to let you know I think you made the right decision in
allowing me to take it off your hands for $10. And, as promised, I
won't let anyone else on the list know about the agreement. Mum's the
word. Won't tell a soul. My lips are sealed. May lightning strike me,
on my
I agree, Tom. I figure I'll start out doubling it -- $30 per pkg.
That seems like a reasonable price, and given that I don't have any
experience at this type of photography at all, I wouldn't feel
comfortable asking more than that, really.
Thanks for the input.
-- Walt
On 9/10/2010
Thanks, Dave.
I actually had a 5x7 print made of it, and it looks even better on paper
than I'd expected.
-- Walt
On 9/10/2010 11:01 AM, David J Brooks wrote:
Nice composition and geometry to this. Conversion looks fine.
Dave
On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 10:26 PM, Walter
Psst! Two legs good, four legs bad. Pass it on.
On 9/9/2010 4:55 PM, Rick Womer wrote:
We encountered these guys on an Adirondack farm. There are so many caption
possibilities...
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=11585868size=lg
Rick
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as the convenient brick-and-mortar ones go -- are pretty
limited. I still have a lot of research to do, yet.
Thanks,
Walt
On 9/10/2010 3:55 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
From: Walter Gilbert
Also, it just occurred to me that I can call my sister to find out what
she's been paying for pictures of her
And, just like that, I discover that Walgreens has a much better
package for $9.99. Not too shabby.
On 9/10/2010 4:05 PM, Walter Gilbert wrote:
Actually, when I called her yesterday, she said she'd paid a little
over $30 for a package similar to the Sports Package. So, that's
right
I have to say I agree with you, Brian. Particularly on the back-end
of the Lincoln.
Oddly enough, I had a 4x6 print of it made yesterday to give to the
owner, who'd been pestering me about it ever since I took the picture,
nearly a year ago. He just happened to be at the local club last
Well, now ... this is infuriating. I've got less than 4,000 shutter
actuations on my K-x and they're already enticing me with faster
focusing, 6 fps, and AF points (which I was pretty meh about, until
now) on the K-r.
Maybe I'll just hold off save up for the K-5 and keep the K-x as backup.
Of course, you're exactly right.
But, I'm a weak man. Ask any woman who knows me.
-- Walt
On 9/9/2010 7:50 AM, Doug Franklin wrote:
Now that the bodies have gone digital, for the next few years we're on
the same treadmill that the personal computer industry was on for the
first few
You're right, of course. And, the truth is, I should really be
focused on bankrupting myself over lenses, anyway.
-- Walt
On 9/9/2010 8:39 AM, P N Stenquist wrote:
That's the way it works in the world of digital cameras. No point in
getting worked up, because it will happen every time you
Hi all,
So, here's my situation. I ran into an old high school friend who's
coaching several athletic teams. He's seen some of my photography and
asked if I'd be interested in doing some team photos for them -- soccer
and basketball. I told him I'd be interested in doing it, but I've
Thanks, John.
I think that's a probably an excellent guide to go by down the road when
I do more involved portraiture. What I'm envisioning in this situation
is more like pictures made at school, where they move them through like
cattle. I figure, if I can do a decent job at making the
Hi Igor,
Thanks so much for taking the time to answer in such detail. You've
given me quite a bit to think about, here. Given that I'm
brand-spanking-new at this, I'm hesitant to dive in with too much
ambition. As I mentioned in my reply to John, I envisioned a kind of
picture mill
Hi Paul,
I think you've got a pretty good handle on the photography I'm thinking
about here. And, considering the friend I spoke to was talking about
seven different teams, that $240 per team (or thereabout) will add up to
a nice gear purchase for future use.
Also, it just occurred to me
Very nice, vibrant colors!
-- Walt
On 9/9/2010 3:17 PM, Roman Melihhov wrote:
http://roman.blakout.net/?blog=20100909230908
^ Bitter grapes are in so perfect shape this fall. Perhaps hot summer
and plenty of rain had given boost to these beautiful red bits more than
any other fall I
That's $240 per team, not per person -- which, I think, would be
exorbitant.
-- Walt
On 9/9/2010 4:06 PM, Jerry in Arizona wrote:
Maybe I'm just an old poop, but he would never get $240 out of me, and I guess
alot of other parents today.
Jerry
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Thanks, Cotty. I credit intuitive serendipity, or serendipitous
intuition.
-- Walt
On 9/8/2010 2:34 AM, Cotty wrote:
On 6/9/10, Walter Gilbert, discombobulated, unleashed:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/walt_gilbert/4965791589/#/photos/
walt_gilbert/4965791589/lightbox/
Thoughts
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Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2010 11:56 AM
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Subject: PESO -- That Confounded Bridge
Here's a shot of an old, rather narrow bridge spanning the Mississippi
River, between Cairo, IL and Bird's Point, MO. I almost deleted it,
thinking it was an extremely
That is a truly wonderful photo ... the kind of photo I learn from.
If I had been in your shoes, in all likelihood, I would've tried to zoom
in on the rainbow and missed the real power of the image -- particularly
the up-swept look of the clouds.
Very nice shot. Thanks for sharing it.
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Many thanks, Brian!
I really had to tease the shadows out of the original, but I completely
agree. Without them, the picture is nothing, really.
I'll take a rain check on the insult.
Best,
Walt
On 9/7/2010 3:36 AM, Brian Walters wrote:
I tried to think of a gratuitous insult but I'm
Very whimsical. :)
Nice catch, Frank!
-- Walt
On 9/7/2010 6:30 AM, frank theriault wrote:
Today's the first day of school around here, and it's no different for
the New Toronto Reindeer family:
http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/back-to-school.html
They look a bit sad that
Goodie! More Tanqueray Ten for me!
Bottoms up!
-- Walt
On 9/7/2010 4:36 AM, David Mann wrote:
On Sep 7, 2010, at 6:53 AM, Bob W wrote:
http://www.web-options.com/Mobile/IMAG0113.jpg
I'll have the Bombay Sapphire, thanks.
Cheers,
Dave
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Having tinkered with the photo of the bridge and salvaged it through
B/W conversion, I figured I'd try my hand at a couple of older images I
wasn't crazy about, but couldn't bring myself to delete.
The first is a late 70's model Lincoln Continental I shot with my first
DSLR (Olympus E-20n):
I live in an area that was last hit by a serious quake in 1812 -- a
series of three over the course of four months, estimated to be around
8.0 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Madrid_Seismic_Zone). They've
been saying we're overdue for about 50 years now ... not the most
comforting thought,
Wow! I'm not sure Red is the proper word, here. Very nice. The
water gives it an almost acrylic look.
-- Walt
On 9/6/2010 4:02 PM, frank theriault wrote:
Quoth Mark Roberts:
As Hugh Morton said: 'Bad weather makes good photographs.'
As I said in an earlier post, it rained, quite
Here's a shot of an old, rather narrow bridge spanning the Mississippi
River, between Cairo, IL and Bird's Point, MO. I almost deleted it,
thinking it was an extremely unremarkable, standard photo taken while
crossing bridges by tourists the world over. But, when I got to looking
at the
Thanks, Paul. I really do need to work on my B/W eye. I've mostly
used it as a fallback position when a color shot just refuses to turn
out like like I want it. Which is strange, considering I've always felt
more drawn to B/W images when they're well done. I guess it just takes
a more
I have to say, when I saw the subject line, and then looked at your
email address --which looked like caligula -- I wasn't sure I should look.
That aside, it is a wonderful shot. It's certainly a smile-maker.
Best,
Walt
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Thanks, Christine. Much appreciated.
I had to tinker with it quite a bit to make it OK to my eye. The sky
was extremely clear that day, and as you can see from the direction of
the shadows, the sun was pretty high in the sky. I had to really tone
down the highlight to give it any kind of
Hi all,
Yesterday, while having a lovely beverage at my favorite local
dispensary, I saw a gentleman wearing what looked to me like an
excellent camera bag -- only he was using it for diapers, bottles,
wipes, etc. for the baby he was carrying. It was an over-the-shoulder
type sling bag
Inasmuch as I don't typically run into the Cali Cartel or other such
ruffians while birding, or shooting the rural landscape of western
Kentucky, I figure I could get away with carrying my equipment in a
shopping cart, but for the jarring and lack of protection against the
elements. I
Well, hey -- using one to carry photo equipment would only be the
latest in a long line of heresies for me, such as: drinking beer from a
tumbler, putting trash in grocery bags, using a BBQ lighter to set off
fireworks, and eating ice cream with a demitasse spoon.
I figure it would work
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