Test test - I'm back!

2013-08-16 Thread knarf
Hello, can anyone see me? New work phone and I've had a devil of a time finding an email service that will give me plain text. Trying K9. Does this work? Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO - Like Something From Seinfeld?

2013-08-16 Thread knarf
So now that I'm back, a PESO. At the finish of many messenger races the competitors have to perform a task. This time they had to get a tourist at King's College Circle, University of Toronto to take their photo and show it to the convenor. Turns out there was a bus load of Japanese tourists

PESO - Red Water

2013-08-17 Thread knarf
I posted a sunrise photo about a month ago and someone wondered if maybe I had a shot with a bit more water in it. I do. This is it: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/red-water.html?m=1 The skies aren't nearly so spectacular as that only lasted about two minutes but I do like the red

Re: PESO - Storm over the Great Sand Dunes

2013-08-17 Thread knarf
Both spectacular, but the second does it for me. The mountains add so much. Just an amazing photo! Cheers, frank Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Back in May we visited the Great Sand Dunes National Park near Alamosa, Colorado. Not long after we left, a storm arrived from the

Re: OT ballet dancers

2013-08-17 Thread knarf
I'll leave the discussion wrt the use of the photos for now. I will say that I got a copy of ~Dancers Among Us~ for Judy last Hannukah and it is a wonderful book. Terrific concept, beautifully photographed. I highly recommend it! Cheers, frank Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: Interesting

Re: 2 PESO - at MOMA

2013-08-17 Thread knarf
Like 'em both a lot. Something about thst first one that I especially like. Maybe it's that she's being so obnoxious and obvious about it. Nice to see she's respecting copyright. And they always pick on those of us with the dslrs. Sheesh! ;-) Both are very good photos. Cheers, frank Ann

Re: PESO: Skunk

2013-08-17 Thread knarf
I can smell him from here. :O Nicely caught! Cheers, frank Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: Spotted on the riverbank this evening . . . http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/h62754c4a#h62754c4a stan “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML

PESO - Steel Horse

2013-08-18 Thread knarf
They won't allow real horses in tbe city these days (unless you're a cop or something) so I guess this'll do: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/07/steel-horse.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML

Re: PESO - Steel Horse

2013-08-18 Thread knarf
18, 2013 at 8:35 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: They won't allow real horses in tbe city these days (unless you're a cop or something) so I guess this'll do: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/07/steel-horse.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis

Re: PESO - Red Water

2013-08-18 Thread knarf
Thanks, Bruce, and everyone else who commented. Sometimes getting up early has it's rewards. Maybe I should thank my cats for demanding 6am feedings. ;-) Cheers, frank Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: I love that look, Frank. On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 8:34 PM, knarf knarftheria

PESO - Kitchen Party at Coffee Time

2013-08-20 Thread knarf
The patrons at the a local coffee shop were treated to an impromptu country and western sing-a-long when this young guy whipped out his guitar and started playing the classics: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/08/kitchen-party-at-coffee-time.html?m=1 A good time was had by all. Hope

Re: PESO - Shadows

2013-08-20 Thread knarf
I like this one a lot. Amazing light, shadows and geometry. Cheers, frank Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: From my nocturnal walk in London: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17500458size=lg (K-5, DA 16-45) Rick “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML

Re: PESO Portrait of Sophie [now with dewrinkled backdrop]

2013-08-20 Thread knarf
Lovely portrait. Cheers, frank Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Much better without the wrinkles. The nails are still blue, though. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO - Chicago Scenes

2013-08-20 Thread knarf
A stunning gallery, Mark! Not much else to say. Just beautiful. Cheers, frank Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Thanks, Paul! Chicago is fertile ground for photography. Mark On 8/19/2013 8:16 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Love these great pics of my hometown. Paul via phone On Aug 19,

PESO - We Are Not Impressed

2013-08-20 Thread knarf
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/08/we-are-not-impressed.html?m=1 ;-) Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Re: Dream Cruise Pics

2013-08-20 Thread knarf
Wonderful! Cheers, frank Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: No shot of my skinned knee, bloody elbow and broken lens hood: http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/20/the-2013-woodward-dream-cruise-a-perfect-day-for-cruising/ “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel

Re: PESO Oops

2013-08-22 Thread knarf
The first one and 10790 really stand out. Hope no one was hurt too badly. Cheers, frank Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: I wasn't planning on taking any photos tonight. I was sitting at my computer, and heard a familiar squeel-thump! Though it was more of a clang than a thump. I grabbed my

Re: PESO - The Portal

2013-08-22 Thread knarf
Wow! Great photo! Cheers, frank Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso14.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - We Are Not Impressed

2013-08-22 Thread knarf
Lol! Thanks, John, for a good laugh! And thanks to all who commented. Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, frank John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: http://www.twolumps.net/ On 8/20/2013 11:11 PM, knarf wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/08/we-are-not-impressed.html?m=1 ;-) Hope you

Re: PESO - Kitchen Party at Coffee Time

2013-08-22 Thread knarf
to be having such a good time. ;-) Jack - Original Message - From: knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2013 5:07 PM Subject: PESO - Kitchen Party at Coffee Time The patrons at the a local coffee shop were treated

PESO - At the Record Shop

2013-08-22 Thread knarf
I try not to show many coffee shop photos but this one interested me. There's a story in there somewhere: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/08/at-record-shop.html?m=1 Btw, Village Vinyl in New Toronto is an amazing place. Open for less than a year, they have a great CD selection and

Re: PESO - Subtlety

2013-08-22 Thread knarf
Absolutely stunning. Incredible light. Reminds me of WES' ~A Walk to Paradise Garden~. Except, you know, for the beautiful woman. Cheers, frank Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com wrote: https://plus.google.com/115347824062413314605/posts/3SvUDez6XNA Another photo of Anna. “Analysis kills

Re: PESO - At the Record Shop

2013-08-22 Thread knarf
is cool, isn't it? Glad you noticed it! Cheers, frank Cheers, frank Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Formerly Vinyl Museum, by any chance? I shopped there before it closed. Hey, a jukebox; cool! On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 6:59 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I try not to show

Re: PESO - A Lovely Afternoon for Painting

2013-08-24 Thread knarf
That's a terrific photo! Cheers, frank Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: It's a broad summit, but the place was pretty crowded that day (a Sunday).  Mid-week it's much less so. Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: John johnsess...@yahoo.com To:

Re: PESO - At the Record Shop

2013-08-24 Thread knarf
Ha! Well, I guess it might seem that way. Or maybe I hang out at places that sell coffee. ;-) Cheers, frank P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Do they sell coffee in every shop, no matter what it's nominal actual reason for existence, in Toronto? On 8/22/2013 6:59 PM, knarf wrote

Re: PESO - Kitchen Party at Coffee Time

2013-08-24 Thread knarf
...@nc.rr.com wrote: That sounds like my weekly folk music circle. Except for the dancing. ... and I guess the carousing, since the coffee house where we meet doesn't serve alcohol. On 8/22/2013 1:24 PM, knarf wrote: Yes, they're emoting. ;-) Btw the term kitchen party refers to an East Coast

Re: Boris PESO 2013 #36 - Anat

2013-08-24 Thread knarf
That you started with a beautiful subject helps, but that is about a perfectly executed portrait, Boris. Stunning! cheers, frank Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Full frame or not, but SMCP A 50/1.2 is mighty fine lens... http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/08/2013-36-anat.html

PESO - Evening Calm

2013-08-24 Thread knarf
First showed this two years ago. As I'd never posted it on fb I recently did so and several liked it. Been in a bit of a photographic funk of late so I thought I'd post it here again. We don't get many good sunsets near my place as we look south and east across Lake Ontario. However a

PESO - Preaching to the Converted

2013-08-26 Thread knarf
Spoke cards in the spokes of a messengers old beater work bike. It's a road bike converted to a single speed city bike: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/conversion.html?m=1 The cards indicate involvement in various events, usually alleyways (illegal street races). Hope you enjoy.

Re: PAW Stock Yards plus other stuff

2013-08-26 Thread knarf
Great stuff! The stockyard gate is wonderful. My other fave is the grain elevators. Reminds me of my youth. Montreal had huge ones down at the harbour. Most are gone now, I think one bank is left. The concrete was so thick they couldn't dynamite them! No longer an anachronistic eyesore, they

Re: PESO 2013 - 087 - GDG

2013-08-26 Thread knarf
I had one like that. Never got it to work, so when I want espresso I go to a coffee shop. Lovely photo. Happy birthday! Cheers, frank Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: Espresso on my birthday morning. Ah, nice! http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/9602594016/lightbox

Re: PESO - Preaching to the Converted

2013-08-26 Thread knarf
Thanks, Godfrey! Btw the race I referred to is an alleycat. Damned predictive spelling. ;-) Cheers, frank Godfrey DiGiorgi godd...@me.com wrote: Really cool, frank! That would make great big print! Godfrey On Aug 26, 2013, at 4:08 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Spoke cards

Re: PESO - Preaching to the Converted

2013-08-27 Thread knarf
Road cycling is riddled with performance enhancers. Track cycling is clean. I heard that once. Really. Cheers, frank David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: On Aug 27, 2013, at 7:08 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: The first Tour de France took place in 1903. Geared bicycles weren't

Re: PESO - Preaching to the Converted

2013-08-27 Thread knarf
Yes, there is a reason track bikes have rear-facing dropouts. ;-) Thanks to all who looked and commented. Glad you enjoyed. Cheers, frank David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: On Aug 27, 2013, at 11:08 AM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Spoke cards in the spokes of a messengers old

PESO - The Kitchen Party Continues

2013-08-27 Thread knarf
I showed a photograph of these two last week, http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/08/kitchen-party-at-coffee-time.html?m=1 mentioning that everyone at the coffee shop they played at had a good time. One wag (Jack, actually) said it didn't look like the singers were having a particularly

RE: PESO - Kitchen Party at Coffee Time

2013-08-27 Thread knarf
it into HTML. On 25 Aug 2013, at 02:20, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Booze isn't always a huge part of a kitchen party. Depends what time of day or night they are I guess. And the dancing tends to be step dancing or folk dancing, not couples dancing (although sometimes it is). Here's

Re: PESO Patriot

2013-08-27 Thread knarf
Yeah, we're so fuckin' polite, eh? ;-) Btw, he's not showing national pride, he's advertising beer. Molson Canadian is one of our best selling beers. I Am Canadian is it's slogan. When they instituted the ad campaign this went viral:

Re: PESO bw portrait of Sophie

2013-08-27 Thread knarf
Beautiful portrait of a lovely young lady. Cheers, frank Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: She went back to being a kid again for this one. http://flic.kr/p/fDr2Sh K20D, DA* 50-135/2.8; 3 flashes, 2 reflectors; Lr, Ps, Nik Silver Efex Pro Comments enjoyed. “Analysis kills

PESO - Damselfly

2013-08-28 Thread knarf
This is so damned frustrating. Down by the Lake a couple of weeks ago. Light perfect. Damselfly on a big backlit dewey leaf. No macro on me. He sat still for about a minute. I got several shots with the 18-55 kit zoom. This was the best of them:

Re: Fw: PESO: Deer Creek

2013-08-28 Thread knarf
Beautiful, calming image, Jack. Cheers, frank Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: - Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Helen Davis hcd_1...@yahoo.com Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 2:16 PM Subject: PESO: Deer Creek A northern CA stream actually named; 

Re: Fw: PESO: Lonesome Pine

2013-08-28 Thread knarf
Love the textures and colours; the juxtapositions between rock and tree make the photo. Cheers, frank Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: - Forwarded Message - From: Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com To: Helen Davis hcd_1...@yahoo.com Cc: Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2013 8:19 AM

Re: GESO - tour of the library

2013-08-28 Thread knarf
Only you could make a library visit exciting, Derby! Great stuff. Cheers, frank Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Took the afternoon off for a rather special treat. The State Library is putting the pics from the Street show into their collection, so we photographers were asked to sign

Re: PESO: More minimalism from Italy

2013-08-29 Thread knarf
Beautiful colours, great composition, wonderful photo! Cheers frank Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd03306.jpg “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO Photobombed

2013-08-29 Thread knarf
Heh! Fun. But in typical Walkerian fashion, well-executed fun. ;-) cheers, frank Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Just for grins, an outtake from the leaping Sophie part of a recent shoot. Assistant #1 accidentally drifted into the frame as wind threatened to push her into the lake

Re: PESO - Damselfly

2013-08-29 Thread knarf
-55 is not a lens anyone should be ashamed of. I think it's pretty sharp now, Frank. Have you tried any post on it, like unsharp? Just a smidge would make a noticeable difference. On Wed, Aug 28, 2013 at 10:08 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: This is so damned frustrating. Down

Re: PESO - Damselfly

2013-08-29 Thread knarf
-m...@charter.net wrote: NIce shot, Frank. I like how the damsel is illuminated - looks luminous. I've always been a fan of the 18-55's close focusing ability. Mark On 8/28/2013 10:08 PM, knarf wrote: This is so damned frustrating. Down by the Lake a couple of weeks ago. Light perfect. Damselfly

Re: PESO - Group Dynamics

2013-08-29 Thread knarf
What Bruce said. Cheers, frank Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, what Jack said. Must have been tricky with both full sun and shade. I contemplated this one for quite a while too. It's a quiet image but both content and form are interesting. Well done. On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at

PESO - A Bird at Dusk

2013-08-30 Thread knarf
As I said before I don't get many decent sunset shots at my part of the lake. This isn't spectacular but I rather like it: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/a-bird-at-dusk.html?m=1 Hope you do, too. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel

Re: PESO: Big Duck

2013-08-30 Thread knarf
Reminds me of the giant Pillsbury Doughboy in Ghostbusters. A huge, looming presence lumbering through the streets. Fun shot very well executed! Cheers, frank Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508283 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola

Re: PESO: Keep Back !

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
Whoa, that works! I like it. Cheers, frank Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: On the rear of a fire truck: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508303 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola/ “Analysis kills spontaneity.” --

Re: PESO - A Bird at Dusk

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
Thanks Ann, John, Dan for the comments and thanks to all who looked. Much appreciated. Cheers, frank Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Yeah it's a nice sky and the bird nicely placed. ann On 8/30/2013 22:09, knarf wrote: As I said before I don't get many decent sunset shots at my part

Re: GESO - 12 hours

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
#12 is my fave. Makes me think of a priest bestowing a blessing on her. Brilliant shot! Cheers, frank Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: A nice day-in-the-life-of collection. On my first pass through I tagged 4, 6, 12, 25 and 27 as particularly worthy of a 2nd and 3rd look. I agree

Re: PESO - Getting The Talk

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
Absplutely love this one! Cheers, frank Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso19.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco --- http://www.alpert.com/marco “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO -- Ikea's Billboard (now improved with correct link)

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
The sixties and seventies featured some of the worst architecture ever. Would have loved being in the concrete business then! cheers, frank P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: You know it occurred to me that a link to the file on my local machine won't work for anyone else...

Re: mini geso - 4 faces of Ashley (warning cat content)

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
Wonderful series, Ann. Ashley is a beauty - with attitude! Cheers, frank Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: The pose and expression I like best is the one that is a bit too soft - I was lucky to catch it though. The lighting is from a veri-lux lamp nearby - I walked into the room and

PESO - At the Rail

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
Another one from the Eighth Street Skate Park near my house: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/08/at-rail.html?m=1 This guy slid down the entire length of the rail on his front axle peg. Not sure exactly how that's possible but he did it repeatedly. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

Re: PESO: Hood Ornament

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
Beautiful, Dan! Cheers, frank Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17508290 Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO -- Sunny

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
Like it! Cheers, frank P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: It's been a while since I posted a PESO. Nothing special but I like it. https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20sunny.html Equipment: Pentax K20D w/smc Pentax FA 28-70mm f4.0 As usual comments are

Re: LANTERNS - Traditional

2013-08-31 Thread knarf
Striking image. Cheers, frank Bipin Gupta bip...@gmail.com wrote: Here are some Lanterns actually used in the villages. Made from brass. The tank contains kerosene - a primary fuel still used in cooking stoves, gensets, lanterns and unscrupulous drivers of auto rickshaws - a 3-wheeler Taxi - who

Re: PESO The march of progress

2013-09-01 Thread knarf
Not sure exactly why but I really like this. Brilliantly rendered. Cheers, frank Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Team, It's been like a roller-coaster lately, from shooting 3000+ images in a couple of days to not shooting for weeks due to non-photographic work commitments. Then

Re: PESO -- Frank

2013-09-01 Thread knarf
Wonderful portrait! Tight crop really works well here. Cheers, frank P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I got my Vivitar S1 70-210mm f2.8~4.0 back from repair in pretty much the same shape as it was before the unfortunate accident. The price was reasonable and the lens works pretty

Re: PESO -- Jackie

2013-09-01 Thread knarf
Wonderful moment captured! The light is about perfect. Terrific portrait! Cheers, frank P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: This is one of those times that content probably trumps technical excellence. I badly missed the focus on this, though at web sizes it's not horrible, it

Re: GESO - Bardfest

2013-09-01 Thread knarf
Great stuff, Cotty! One of the beautiful ladies bears a striking resemblence to Diane Keating! But that's really just an aside; terrific set. Cheers, frank Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Went to Alma's best friend's 60th yesterday, was asked to shoot candids, which I did. Pushed a

Re: PESO - End of the Trail

2013-09-01 Thread knarf
Quite humourous, actually. :-) Cheers, frank Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: One of our first hikes in New Hampshire a couple of weeks ago was Mt. Pemigewasset.  I've never seen this kind of blaze on a summit before: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17514847size=lg or, ad-free,

Re: PESO: Wine on the Vine ver 2

2013-09-01 Thread knarf
Haven't seen ver. 1 yet but I really like this one. Cheers, frank eactiv...@aol.com wrote: Thanks, Rick. As per suggestions (and thought both Ann and Jack made good pts too about light grapes drawing eye to light left corner), I darkened the left corner (but no blur) and burned down the

PESO - OT - Trailer Park Country

2013-09-01 Thread knarf
Taken with my old phone cam at a local fair last month. This was a sister act from nearby Burlington or Oakville (can't remember their name just now). Not only were they terrific but they were self-contained. Pulled up in their little trailer, unrolled a rug, pulled out patio chairs, speakers,

PESO - Gossamer

2013-09-02 Thread knarf
My attempt at doing a Bruce Dayton: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/08/gossamer.html?m=1 Haven't heard from him in years. Anyone in touch? Anyway I don't think I did him justice. Let's call it an homage... Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.”

Re: PESO - Herkey Jerkey

2013-09-02 Thread knarf
Not often that photographic abstracts work for me but this does! What a wonderful shot. As others have asked, what is it? Cheers, frank Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: I don't usually PESO updates to my Visitations blog, but I really like this abstraction:

Re: PESO - OT - Trailer Park Country

2013-09-02 Thread knarf
, knarf wrote: Taken with my old phone cam at a local fair last month. This was a sister act from nearby Burlington or Oakville (can't remember their name just now). Not only were they terrific but they were self-contained. Pulled up in their little trailer, unrolled a rug, pulled out patio chairs

Re: PESO - Deep... Dark...

2013-09-02 Thread knarf
Wow! Cheers, frank Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Taken on a bright summer day... Non-Pentax Content. http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/deep-dark-woods Holga, APX 400, Rodinal. CC Welcome. Markl “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML

Re: A couple from the Mass. campout

2013-09-02 Thread knarf
Those are both beautiful photos! Cheers, frank Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/9656968429/in/set-7215763534935714 7 More later. “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Don't blame me

2013-09-02 Thread knarf
Yeah, but you took it. I'll blame you both. ;-) Cheers, frank Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: Ann saw it! http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001392@N08/9660164300/ “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO - Urban Folk

2013-09-03 Thread knarf
For some reason getting lots of musical photos recently. Have no idea why. This kid was singing old Woody Guthrie tunes and doing it very well: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/09/urban-folk.html?m=1 Gave him some change, chatted and got his pic. Have to admit, I kind of like this one.

Re: PESO -- Sunset Cruise

2013-09-03 Thread knarf
Absolutely gorgeous! Cheers, frank Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Most evenings when we vacation in New Hampshire, we take our canoes out before sunset, and take a paddle--our Sunset Cruise.  One night we got back late from a hike, and were tired; but the sunset looked spectacular from

Re: PESO - Urban Folk

2013-09-03 Thread knarf
, frank Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: I like it quite a bit, Frank. Great expression. On Tue, Sep 3, 2013 at 6:12 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: For some reason getting lots of musical photos recently. Have no idea why. This kid was singing old Woody Guthrie tunes and doing

Re: PESO: Mushroom on Wood

2013-09-04 Thread knarf
I concur with Mark: not what I expected at all. Lovely photo of a most interesting plant! Cheers, frank Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Mark! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Sep 4, 2013 at 9:55 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote:

Re: PESO fourth grader

2013-09-04 Thread knarf
She's become quite the beautiful young lady. What a smile! Beautiful photo, Paul. Cheers, frank Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17518583 “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Hideout

2013-09-04 Thread knarf
Cool! Well seen and photographed little critter. Beautiful colours. Cheers, frank Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Spotted this little guy hanging out in the crook of one of the hummingbird feeder stands a little while ago. At first, I thought it was just a piece of gum someone had stuffed in

Re: PESO: Cooperative Butterfly

2013-09-04 Thread knarf
Cool! Cheers, frank Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote: While I was at a Labor Day picnic held annually by a good friend of mine a little visitor dropped by to hang out with us. http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9671172989/#large K-5, F 50/1.7, ISO 400, 1/1250 sec., f/2.8 The thing

Re: PESO - Football in the Front Yard

2013-09-04 Thread knarf
Nice to see kids can still have fun playing out doors. That seems to be missing these days. I love this photo. So much joy! Cheers, frank George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com wrote: There are over a dozen years between the two photos in this post. http://georgesinos.com/blog/2013/9/2/fall-football

Re: PESO - Something about this rock...

2013-09-04 Thread knarf
Love this! You really captured the height here. Very unique perspective works here. Great summertime colours, too. Cheers, frank Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: ...on the top of a lakeside mountain keeps drawing my attention.  I last gave it a photo-massage about 3 years ago.  This year

RE: Are these images iconic?

2013-09-04 Thread knarf
Have to agree with you on several points, John. It is a very America-centric list, but I guess that is not surprising given the source. I'll forgive them that. Many of the photos are truly iconic, but a surprising number fall flat in that regard. They may have been newsworthy but hardly iconic

PESO - Waiting for Challengers

2013-09-05 Thread knarf
Even the best can't afford complacency: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/09/waiting-for-challengers.html?m=1 :-) Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Just joined the list

2013-09-05 Thread knarf
Wow, so pleased to see you're back! I just mentioned you in a post the other day, and here you are. Wonderful! Really looking forward to seeing your beautiful nature photos again. No one does minimalist nature like you! :-) Welcome back. Cheers, frank Bruce bkday...@daytonphoto.com

Re: peso: back to school, then now

2013-09-05 Thread knarf
Sweet! Cheers, frank Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: This has been a big year in the back-to-school department for us. Everyone is starting in a new place -- middle school, high school college... My best days of getting kids to cooperate with a pic to mark the day are probably

Re: PESO: Toothy

2013-09-06 Thread knarf
That's wild! Cheers, frank Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: https://dan-matyola.squarespace.com/danmatyolas-pesos/2013/9/6/toothy or http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17515848size=md Comments are invited. Dan Matyola

Re: Peso - the rainy day in Union square in BW

2013-09-06 Thread knarf
Love it. Cheers, frank Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2012-and-all-that/21847075_D88Ngw/1/2748720728_sRLb49X/Medium BW suggested BW I think he was right ann “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML

Re: Peso: Snow Geese

2013-09-06 Thread knarf
Impressive photograph! Cheers, frank John johnsess...@yahoo.com wrote: Panorama cropped from a single frame. K10D, Tokina AT-X Pro 287 @ 70mm, f/8, 1/800sec, ISO 800 http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/9690539472/lightbox/ “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML

Re: PESO - Waiting for Challengers

2013-09-06 Thread knarf
looked. Cheers, frank Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Frank, I really like this one.  He's just daring someone to sit across and play. Cheers, Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

PESO - OT - Yard Sale Score!

2013-09-07 Thread knarf
Credit my better half for this one: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/09/lawn-sale-score.html?m=1 We often go together but a couple of weeks ago she was flying solo. $2. I had not seen Karsh in colour before. Pretty cool. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic

Re: PESO - Crater Lake Pano

2013-09-07 Thread knarf
Gorgeous! Cheers, frank Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org wrote: Quoting eactiv...@aol.com: Ohhh. Like like. Thanks, Marnie. Thanks also Bruce (x2), Zos, Jack, Stan and Godders. Comments much appreciated. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western

Re: PESO - Flying Rat

2013-09-07 Thread knarf
Lovely golden light. We have many of these to send down so you can take more beautiful photos like this. ;-) Nice one! Cheers, frank Bruce Dayton bkday...@daytonphoto.com wrote: Thought I would take a stab at posting a PESO. Haven't been doing this for quite a while and decided to try Flickr

Re: PESO: Burning Off the Morning Fog

2013-09-07 Thread knarf
Like the extra mist in the first but the second is, to my eyes, preferable. Beautiful photo! Cheers, frank Walt Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Marnie. I had the same reservations when I was setting up the shot. It was kind of a choice between centering the shot, or losing the

Re: PESO 2013 - 088 - GDG

2013-09-07 Thread knarf
Very Arbusian. (that's a compliment) Great shot! Cheers, frank Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com wrote: Thanks to everyone for the comments! Good call, Cotty! I tried it and it proved stronger with that crop. I also corrected the name of the railway. The photo has been reposted ... same

PESO - Catharine on Augusta Street

2013-09-07 Thread knarf
Ignore the fact that this is on Knarf Does Kolor (long story not worth getting into). I came across this one taken three or four years ago. TriX in the Leica CL. I haven't looked at it in years. Might be one of my all-time favourite photos (that I've taken), so I thought I'd repost it: http

Re: PESO -- Danced out.

2013-09-07 Thread knarf
Yup, Like this one a lot. Textures, geometry, composition. Very cool. Cheers, frank P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I went to a wedding today, someone's must have hurt about half way through the reception.

Re: PESO - Waiting for Challengers

2013-09-08 Thread knarf
Thanks, Mark, ans thanks to everyone else who commented and looked. He certainly seemed serious about the whole thing... ;-) Cheers, frank Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Great capture - that is one serious chessman! Mark On 9/5/2013 10:30 PM, knarf wrote: Even the best can't afford

Re: PESO - Catharine on Augusta Street

2013-09-08 Thread knarf
of an expression. For me a crop at about the elbow works best to maintain context and let the expression grab your attention. -- Bruce Sent from my iPad On Sep 7, 2013, at 6:46 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Ignore the fact that this is on Knarf Does Kolor (long story not worth getting

Re: PESO - Catharine on Augusta Street

2013-09-08 Thread knarf
Thanks, Mark, and thanks to all who commented and looked. Glad you enjoyed! Cheers, frank Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: Interesting subject, Frank. The expression, the jacket, hands in the pockets... intriguing. Mark On 9/7/2013 9:46 PM, knarf wrote: Ignore the fact

PESO - Focus (redux)

2013-09-09 Thread knarf
Another one from a few years ago. When I showed it last it was colour. I decided to see what it looks like in bw and I like it. So I decided to post it. Hope you like. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

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