Re: PESO - The Protestor

2015-11-23 Thread knarf
They don't look like rodents to me. The animals on that placard look very much like canines. And honestly, Dan maybe you don't have a problem with fur or the fur industry, I don't want get into that right now, but the "there are starving babies out there" argument is so facile I'm surprised yo

Re: Last PUG of 2015 - Countdown

2015-11-23 Thread knarf
I don't normally like right-wing politicians but I make an exception for Barack... Cheers, frank. On November 23, 2015 11:37:12 PM EST, Ken Waller wrote: > >Or Obama.. > >-Original Message- >>From: Mark Roberts >Subject: Re: Last PUG of 2015 - Countdown >> >>ann sanfedele wrote: >>

Re: PESO - Autumn Grasses (correct link)

2015-11-23 Thread knarf
Huge improvement over the first one. And as Bruce said, fine rendering. Cheers, frank On November 23, 2015 9:29:04 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote: >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18130628&size=lg > >Rick -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson Sent from my Android

Re: Last PUG of 2015 - Countdown

2015-11-23 Thread knarf
I will be interested to see the range of interpretations... :-) CHEERS On November 23, 2015 6:11:31 PM EST, ann sanfedele wrote: >Risky topic ...;-) > >ann > >On 11/23/2015 2:22 PM, Brian Walters wrote: >> G'day all >> >> Another 12 months - gone in a flash. But there's still time to submit >>

Re: PESO 2015 - 172 - GDG

2015-11-22 Thread knarf
Lovely story (about her liking the photo and you meeting her) and really well-composed photo. And again with the great light! Glad to hear your healing is progressing. I have no idea what the pain from a hip replacement must be like but two broken ankles makes me appreciate how excruciating imm

Re: PESO: Waiting for th4 start

2015-11-22 Thread knarf
I like the boat diagonally across the frame. Very interesting composition. Cheers, frank On November 21, 2015 4:26:56 PM EST, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18127355&size=lg >K-5 IIs, DA 18-135 zoom >Comments are invited > >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxp

Re: PESO - Parallel Lives

2015-11-22 Thread knarf
But they're perpendicular! LOL! Wonderful photo, Marco. As always, beautifully rendered. Cheers, frank On November 22, 2015 12:23:18 AM EST, Marco Alpert wrote: >http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso25.html > >Comments, as always, welcomed. > >-Marco > >--- >http://www.alpert.

Re: PESO: Rowing on the River

2015-11-22 Thread knarf
Well timed! Just as the oars are touching the water, the crew like a coiled spring, ready to pull as a unit. I think this is my favourite from this enjoyable set. Cheers, frank On November 22, 2015 9:21:58 AM EST, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18131629&s

Re: PESO 2015 - 173 - GDG

2015-11-22 Thread knarf
Beautiful light. Lovely photo. Cheers, frank On November 22, 2015 9:16:24 PM EST, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >Another from my Saturday morning walk in the park. > > https://flic.kr/p/AQ5kwr > >enjoy! > >G > >The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate >it. -- "Sha

Re: PESO - Diagonals

2015-11-20 Thread knarf
Sometimes I still fall down. But it's a cool pic. Transit tracks and more! Cheers, frank On November 20, 2015 11:09:54 PM EST, ann sanfedele wrote: >Glad you took the advice... > >looking down is also useful to keep from falling down sometimes > >ann > >On 11/20/2015 10:11 PM, Rick Womer wrot

Re: PESO - Fountain 2

2015-11-20 Thread knarf
Makes me feel cold. But I like it. Cheers, frank On November 19, 2015 8:49:17 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote: >On my way home from work again: > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18128866&size=lg > >(K-5, DA 40/2.8) > >Comments appreciated. > >Rick -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." --

Re: PESO: Fall on the River

2015-11-20 Thread knarf
I don't think it's an abstract. But it's a gorgeous shot. Cheers, frank On November 17, 2015 5:10:40 PM EST, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >An abstract from my trip to New Hampshire: >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18129075 >K-5 IIs, DA 18-135 zoom >Comments are invited > >Dan Matyola

Re: GESO 2015 - First Pix with Leica SL - GDG

2015-11-20 Thread knarf
Late jumping in here, but really quite lovely stuff. Impressive... Cheers, frank On November 18, 2015 3:13:48 AM EST, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >I had a nasty head cold starting Saturday evening. Monday, my camera >arrived at the local Leica dealer; it took a lot of energy to get out >of the

Re: PESO ~ Molly figure study [nsfw]

2015-11-20 Thread knarf
That's really interesting! And beautiful. Sublime lighting and rendering. It's about perfect. Does she have a background in dance? Looks like she might... Cheers, frank On November 19, 2015 6:11:29 PM EST, Bruce Walker wrote: >I have revamped my portfolio by moving it entirely to Photoshelte

Re: Solidarité!

2015-11-19 Thread knarf
"Besides, there are plenty of non-Biblical writings of the times to corroborate the Gospels." Name some. Cheers, frank On November 19, 2015 3:57:46 AM EST, Alan C wrote: >Simply because the four biographers were not always in simultaneous >attendance. > >Besides, there are plenty of non-Bibl

Re: Snow Geese

2015-11-18 Thread knarf
I think it's a wonderfully dynamic photo. Cheers, frank On November 18, 2015 6:10:09 PM EST, Jack Davis wrote: > > >Visited a National Refuge a few hours ago and returned with no >treasures. >My wimpy 55~300 did a fair job of reaching a flock of Snow geese as >they departed, >(up sun) but noth

Re: PESO 2015 - 171 - GDG

2015-11-18 Thread knarf
Stunning! Cheers, frank On November 18, 2015 3:55:14 PM EST, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >On a walk around the neighborhood a few weeks back … I finally had time >to process the film and scan the negatives over the weekend. > > https://flic.kr/p/AAmWim > >enjoy, > >G > >The trouble with being

Re: Reuters Bans RAW

2015-11-18 Thread knarf
I've never shot anything other than a jpeg in my life. Nice to know I've still got a chance with Reuters. Cheers, frank On November 18, 2015 11:42:40 PM EST, ann sanfedele wrote: >Gee no I don't, please explain >a > >On 11/18/2015 3:21 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: >> "Steve Cottrell" wrote: >> >>

Re: OT: Solidarité!

2015-11-17 Thread knarf
Whatever or whoever started it, slavery more than thrived once the Brits were ousted. Plantation owners weren't exactly turning their backs on all that free labour after 1776. In fact it was a necessary part of the plantation system in the South; without slaves, American cotton wouldn't have bee

Re: OT: Solidarité!

2015-11-17 Thread knarf
"They called themselves Communists." The former East Germany called themselves the German Democratic Republic. What's in a name? "Lenin was the orthodox Marxist." At the risk of oversimplification, Lenin was about the Party, and centralizing power. I suspect he may have considered that a neces

Re: OT: Solidarité!

2015-11-17 Thread knarf
I don't wish to argue with you (I've already stated that there is nothing near a communist state currently in existence, nor has there ever been). We aren't going to see eye to eye - ever - so what's the use? But, Obama? Marxist? >From Wikipedia: "Marx hypothesized that socialism would eventual

Re: PESO: Backwards glance

2015-11-16 Thread knarf
Rowing has a rich history in Canada. Our first sporting heros were oarsmen. We were barely a country (born July 1, 1867) when the Paris Crew from Saint John, New Brunswick stunning the world: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Crew And our first individual sporting hero was Ned Hanan, whose

Re: OT Peso music man

2015-11-16 Thread knarf
Love it! That's one cute photo. Cheers, frank On November 16, 2015 11:06:52 AM EST, David J Brooks wrote: >My daughter, son in law and grandson Clark arrived home this past >weekend from a 3 week vacation in Europe. London, Paris, Normandy, >nice, Florence, Rome and a 1 day slide into Switze

Re: OT: Solidarité!

2015-11-16 Thread knarf
There has never been a communist state. After the Revolution the USSR may have been moving that way but never got there. However close they may (or may not have) come, they were completely derailed by Stalin. The USSR and every other so-called communist state were actually State-Capitalists. T

Re: OT: Solidarité!

2015-11-16 Thread knarf
https://youtu.be/SGUqwaORfbU Cheers, frank On November 16, 2015 1:21:45 PM EST, John wrote: >"Godwin's Law" only says that "if an online discussion (regardless of >topic or scope) goes on long enough, sooner or later someone will >compare someone or something to Hitler or Nazism." > >It's beco

Re: PESO re-posted, in sympathy and solidarity

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
Now that we've exhausted politics on Dan's thread I'll post here to say what a beautiful and moving image this is. Cheers, frank On November 14, 2015 2:43:22 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote: >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12868904 -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -- Henri Cartier-B

Re: PESO ~ Portrait of a self-portrait

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
I must admit, curiosity got the best of me and I Googled Molly and looked at images of her. The tattoos are progressing nicely. Her back is really filling in. I'm not a huge tattoo fan - I don't have a problem with them but neither am I enamored with them. Hers are quite interesting though. Ch

Re: OT: Solidarité!

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
They started it. Okay, I ~may~ have actually said the word "Hitler" first but they made me do it. LOL! Okay, I won't say it again. Hitler. Oh damn. Last time, I promise! I like your rule, Godfrey. I'm out of this discussion. Thanks for moderating. :-) Cheers, frank On November 15, 201

Re: OT: Solidarité!

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
Frank's post suggested that Hittler wasn't >really all that bad. I agree, it was weird. > >Paul via phone > >> On Nov 15, 2015, at 9:11 PM, Mark Roberts > wrote: >> >> knarf wrote: >> >>> Wow, Mark! I was totally making that shit u

Re: OT: Solidarité!

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
When I was a kid, I wondered: if Japan wanted to take over the world, and Germany wanted to take over the world, what would have happened if the Axis powers actually won WWII? They'd be standing staring at each other, prolly in Russia or in the middle of the Pacific or something, all like, "Wha

Re: OT: Solidarité!

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
Wow, Mark! I was totally making that shit up as I went along. Who knew it was actually accurate? Cheers, frank On November 15, 2015 8:42:04 PM EST, Mark Roberts wrote: >Paul Stenquist wrote: > >>Thanks. It certainly makes more sense than your attempt to rationalize >Hitler's goals. That's la

Re: A weekend up North

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
Wonderful gallery! The first, last and second last are my favourites. The red balloon reminds me.of the famous French movie. Very cool. Cheers, frank On November 15, 2015 5:28:06 PM EST, Bob W-PDML wrote: >By 'eck, it were grim. > >http://www.web-options.com/York2015/ > >B -- "Sharpness i

Re: OT: Solidarité!

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
Yes, that's exactly what I said Paul. Good argument, BTW. LOL! Cheers, frank On November 15, 2015 8:00:31 PM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >Okay, Hitler was a good guy. . Nighty, night, Frank. > >Paul via phone > >> On Nov 15, 2015, at 7:18 PM, knarf wrote: >>

Re: OT: Solidarité!

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
lims who are not Islamic >Extremists are not yet doing enough to combat the extremists hiding in >their midst. > >Recognizing that ISIS/ISIL are a threat and are intent on conquest, >spreading their interpretation of religion by the sword & the gun is >not >anti-Islamic fe

Re: OT: Solidarité!

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
Of course I knew it was rhetorical. :-) I was just gushing to the list in general, out of frustration and a need to vent. It feels that this sort of thing has been going on for my whole life - almost 6 decades now. One wonders if it's ever going to stop. And one tries to cope with the realiza

Re: OT: Solidarité!

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
t going to continue with this. > >Paul via phone > >> On Nov 15, 2015, at 1:02 PM, knarf wrote: >> >> ISIS or ISIL or whatever they're called have no plans to "dominate >the world". At least no realistic plans that need be taken seriously. >> &

Re: OT: Solidarité!

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
t;historical and oft-stated goal. They are a real and constant danger, >and ignoring the threat won't make it go away. > >Paul via phone > >> On Nov 15, 2015, at 11:54 AM, ann sanfedele >wrote: >> >> Eloquently put... I suspect Godder's "question"

Re: PESO -- Caption Contest

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
That's the biggest elf I've ever seen. Cheers, frank On November 15, 2015 9:46:21 AM EST, Darren Addy wrote: >Caption: >Demands are presented by the head of the Elves' Labor Union. > >On Sun, Nov 15, 2015 at 12:06 AM, P.J. Alling > wrote: >> I went to a charitable event tonight, brought along t

Re: OT: Anyone been to Denali ?

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
Ken has taken spectacular photos there. When you answer Darren please link to some of those photos, so we can enjoy them again. Thanks! Cheers, frank On November 15, 2015 9:41:28 AM EST, Darren Addy wrote: >I'm seriously considering a photo safari to Denali late next summer, >to hopefully ca

Re: OT: Solidarité!

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
I've typed and re-typed several responses to this, Godfrey. I think I'll send this one, regarding your question about whether this violence will ever stop. These sorts of horrific events cause a lot of soul - searching and looking for answers. Unfortunately, in these modern times, these contempl

Re: PESO -- Caption Contest

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
Wonderful photo! Can think of many captions, none of them acceptable for family viewing. Cheers, frank On November 15, 2015 1:06:44 AM EST, "P.J. Alling" wrote: >I went to a charitable event tonight, brought along the K-5II and a >couple of lenses. Taken entirely out of context, I have no

Re: Adorama's top 10 best selling Cameras of the year.

2015-11-15 Thread knarf
I'm surprised that Pentax was that high on the list. Cheers, frank On November 14, 2015 10:37:23 AM EST, "P.J. Alling" wrote: >Not surprising that Canon dominates with the most models because, well >have the most models. > > From the list you can see that Pentax's problem is that their top o

Re: OT: Solidarité!

2015-11-14 Thread knarf
Innocent civilians are dead; I grieve for them, their families and their friends. The people of Paris and France are living under the threat of violence and terror right now. My heart goes out to them. Regards, frank On November 14, 2015 10:01:18 AM EST, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >http://

Re: OT: For Frank

2015-11-14 Thread knarf
And apologies to all Torontonians for spelling "Torontonians" wrong in my previous post. (Damned predictive spelling!) Cheers, frank On November 14, 2015 8:12:19 AM EST, Jack Davis wrote: >LoL!!! >J > >Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 14, 2015, at 4:42 AM, knar

Re: OT: For Frank

2015-11-14 Thread knarf
ycle lanes." Sorry for the confusion. And as a Torontoian, apologies for the crimes against grammar. Cheers, frank On November 14, 2015 2:14:17 AM EST, steve harley wrote: >On 2015-11-13 21:58 , knarf wrote: >> It absolutely would not be permitted in bike lanes around here - no >

Re: OT: For Frank

2015-11-13 Thread knarf
It absolutely would not be permitted in bike lanes around here - no motorized vehicles allowed. Cheers, frank On November 13, 2015 4:20:33 PM EST, steve harley wrote: >On 2015-11-12 16:03 , Bob W-PDML wrote: >> Can't see the point of pedalling all that unnecessary weight round. >Just ride a b

Re: OT: For Frank

2015-11-13 Thread knarf
in >charger >that will do the job in about 2.5 hours. > >They offer 26" studded tires as an accessory for anyone who wants to >ride this thing in ice & snow. But I didn't see any kind of doors or >side protection from the weather offered among the accessorie

Re: OT: For Frank

2015-11-13 Thread knarf
Quite ingenious! Safety regulations being what they are I can't imagine them flying today... Cheers, frank On November 13, 2015 10:41:01 AM EST, Bob W-PDML wrote: >This is the way to do it: >https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zp0f-COD4tc > >B > > >> On 13 Nov

Re: OT: For Frank

2015-11-13 Thread knarf
They definitely need to address the (lack of) cargo areas. Even an outside rack on the back would be something. Baskets, panniers, something is needed. Cheers, frank On November 12, 2015 12:32:30 PM EST, John wrote: >A local startup in my old home town got some notice from the local PBS >stat

RE: OT: For Frank

2015-11-13 Thread knarf
My preference is a normal bicycle. But then I'm a cyclist. These guys obviously want to appeal to non-cycists. They wanted it to look like a little car. If they really wanted aerodynamics they could have done it cheaper and more aerodynamically: http://www.hpvelotechnik.com/produkte/streamer/

Re: Geso: Ellie Calf

2015-11-12 Thread knarf
What a cutie! Wonderful series. Cheers, frank On November 12, 2015 8:31:41 AM EST, Alan C wrote: >This young mite amused us with its trunk antics for a couple of minutes > >until mother intervened. > >https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/albums/72157660709111460 > >K7 with the HD 55-30

Re: PESO - Gales of November

2015-11-12 Thread knarf
rs, frank On November 12, 2015 10:31:33 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote: >Frank, you're on the windward shore. I'll bet the waves were just fine >in Buffalo or Watertown! > >Rick > >On Nov 12, 2015, at 10:25 PM, knarf wrote: > >> You guys on Michigan get way better wav

Re: Magnum - Square Print Sale!

2015-11-12 Thread knarf
Scrolling down that page is the most inspiring couple of minutes I've spent in a long, long time. Thanks for sharing. Cheers, frank On November 11, 2015 11:46:40 PM EST, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >If anyone is interested, Magnum is doing another limited time Square >Print Sale. I bought a few

Re: PESO - Gales of November

2015-11-12 Thread knarf
You guys on Michigan get way better waves than we do. We've had 30 mph winds today (gusts over 40) - I'm about to ride for a few km along the Lake in the dark on my evening commute. It'll be interesting but nothing like you had! Impressive photos, Mark! Cheers, frank On November 12, 2015 7:

Re: PESO - Evening Reception

2015-11-12 Thread knarf
Great use of that wide lens. Cheers, frank On November 12, 2015 9:46:37 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote: >In another part of the same museum: > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18125868&size=lg > >(K-5, DA 16-45) > >Comments appreciated. > >Rick -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -- H

Re: PESO - Diabolique

2015-11-11 Thread knarf
I may not eat meat, but I think I'll leave that one alone. :-) Thanks for the comment, Alan. Cheers, frank On November 10, 2015 11:55:45 PM EST, Alan C wrote: >Nice snack for an omnivore! > >Alan C > >-Original Message- >From: frank theriault >Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2015 3:48

Re: PESO - Diabolique

2015-11-11 Thread knarf
Thanks, Marco. I never cease to be amazed at how different nature looks up close. Cheers, frank On November 10, 2015 10:43:08 PM EST, Marco Alpert wrote: >Looks pretty evil to me. > >Nice shot! > >- Marco > >On Nov 10, 2015, at 5:48 PM, frank theriault >wrote: > >> I know, it's a moribund pla

Re: PESO - Diabolique

2015-11-11 Thread knarf
Appreciate your nice words, Bruce. Thanks! Cheers, frank On November 10, 2015 9:12:28 PM EST, Bruce Walker wrote: >Those rich earthtone colours against the cooler background make this >shot for me, Frank. Love nature shots like this. > >On Tue, Nov 10, 2015 at 8:48 PM, frank theriault > wrot

Re: My Wife, Marlene

2015-11-11 Thread knarf
That photo made me cry, Paul. Such a beautiful keepsake. My deepest condolences to you, Gracie and the rest of your family. I'm so sorry... Regards, frank On November 11, 2015 8:35:58 PM EST, paul stenquist wrote: >As many of you know, my wife, Marlene, succumbed to cancer yesterday in >our

Re: PESO - Museum After Dark

2015-11-11 Thread knarf
I expect to see Ben Stiller walk out any minute. LOL! I like this. Great job in that tough light. Cheers, frank On November 11, 2015 9:08:20 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote: >In the Utah Natural History Museum: > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18125867&size=lg > >(K-5, DA 16-45) > >Comment

Re: PESO: Cool Cox

2015-11-11 Thread knarf
jmatyola > > >On Tue, Nov 10, 2015 at 10:29 PM, knarf >wrote: >> He is cool. So is the shot. >> >> Rowing has clearly changed with the times. >> >> :-) >> >> Cheers, >> >> frank >> >> On November 10, 2015 12:28

Re: PESO - Self Portrait of a Confused Photographer

2015-11-10 Thread knarf
I don't get the title. Unless there's a mirror behind that white door... Cool geometry and composition. Cheers, frank On November 10, 2015 10:29:54 AM EST, Bulent Celasun wrote: >I may call it a figurative abstract, to make it still more confusing! > >Anyway, consider it untitled, if you li

Re: PESO: Cool Cox

2015-11-10 Thread knarf
He is cool. So is the shot. Rowing has clearly changed with the times. :-) Cheers, frank On November 10, 2015 12:28:26 AM EST, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >A Coxswain at the Gardner Cup Regatta at Dartmouth College: > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18125332&size=lg >K-5 II S, DA 1

Re: PESO ~ Portrait of a self-portrait

2015-11-10 Thread knarf
Like. Cheers, frank On November 10, 2015 7:33:36 PM EST, Bruce Walker wrote: >I love the way you put that. :) Thank you very, very much, Igor! > >On Tue, Nov 10, 2015 at 7:14 PM, Igor PDML-StR >wrote: >> >> Bruce, >> >> That's a nice shot... This point of view creates some suspense: >> The t

Re: PESO - Housekeeping

2015-11-10 Thread knarf
Damn you. Cheers, frank On November 10, 2015 1:40:11 PM EST, Marco Alpert wrote: >http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso24.html > >Comments, as always, welcomed. > >-Marco > >--- >http://www.alpert.com/marco -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson Sent

Re: PESO ~ figure study #1

2015-11-10 Thread knarf
Cotty and I are SNAGs. We're like kindred spirits. When we were at GFM well nigh a decade ago we co-chaired men's sensitivity sessions and held several all-night vigils featuring lots of wailing and beating of drums. Either that or we drank our faces off. It's all a bit hazy right now... Chee

Re: PESO ~ figure study #1

2015-11-09 Thread knarf
Stunning! Cheers, frank On November 9, 2015 7:55:37 PM EST, Bruce Walker wrote: >Kristina Jovanovic has been pigeonholed as a glamour/swimsuit model >because she's as curvy as a mountain road. I booked her for a shoot >and to her surprise and delight I said I wanted to do some black and >white

Re: PESO Inspired

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
The gawking kid makes it! Cheers, frank On November 7, 2015 4:15:10 PM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >Another pic from 2-15-02 on the Venice boardwalk. Same drill: 6x7, >Porta 400VC at ISO 320. Not sure about the lens. > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18123544&size=lg -- "Sharpness i

Re: OT - PESO - Waiting - Redux

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
I'm glad you enjoyed it, Paul. Thanks. Cheers, frank On November 8, 2015 12:11:22 PM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >Great light, excellent composition. Really like this one. > >Paul via phone > >> On Nov 8, 2015, at 11:46 AM, Steve Cottrell >wrote: >> >&

Re: OT - PESO - Waiting - Redux

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
Rather humbling. Thanks! Cheers, frank On November 8, 2015 12:37:28 PM EST, Bob W-PDML wrote: >Nice shot with nice arrangement of grey and black. > >https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whistler%27s_Mother#/media/File%3AWhistlers_Mother_high_res.jpg > >B > > > >>

Re: OT - PESO - Waiting - Redux

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
I appreciate your crop suggestion. It made a large improvement. Cheers, frank On November 8, 2015 11:46:08 AM EST, Steve Cottrell wrote: >On 8/11/15, knarf, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>Based on a suggested crop sent to me off-list. I accidentally deleted >>the original

Re: OT - PESO - Waiting

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
--- >http://patoloji.gen.tr >http://celasun.wordpress.com/ >http://www.flickr.com/photos/bc_the_path/ >http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun > > >2015-11-08 18:38 GMT+02:00 knarf : >> Yeah, I try to avoid

Re: OT - PESO - Waiting

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
Much appreciated, Marco. Cheers, frank On November 8, 2015 12:18:22 PM EST, Marco Alpert wrote: >Really wonderful. > >m > >> On Nov 8, 2015, at 8:38 AM, knarf wrote: >> >> Yeah, I try to avoid coffee shop grabs (I know I've posted some in >the past) b

Re: OT - PESO - Waiting

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
Thanks Mark! Cheers, frank On November 8, 2015 11:39:15 AM EST, Mark Roberts wrote: >knarf wrote: > >>Sunday morning at Timmy's: >> >>http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/11/waiting_92.html?m=1 > >That's superb. > -- "Sharpness is a bo

Re: OT - PESO - Waiting

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
ee and >doughnuts off a cardboard tray with my sister and parents by a >hospital bed. > > >On Sun, Nov 8, 2015 at 10:22 AM, knarf >wrote: >> Sunday morning at Timmy's: >> >> http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/11/waiting_92.html?m=1 >> >

Re: PESO ~ On Two Wheels -- whoops, missed the November PUG deadline

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
That is ~so~ pandering for a "Mark!" :-) Cheers, frank On November 8, 2015 6:53:31 PM EST, Bruce Walker wrote: >All these naked ladies wear me out. Gotta take a break from them >sometime, and the PDML is everything that a naked lady is not. -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -- Henri

Re: OT: Digital black & white

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
for 1/4th what Christies are asking. > >B > >> On 8 Nov 2015, at 23:36, knarf wrote: >> >> I don't see what you're talking about on my phone. And if I did see >it I wouldn't have an answer as to what it is. >> >> I do like the shot a lo

Re: OT: Digital black & white

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
I don't see what you're talking about on my phone. And if I did see it I wouldn't have an answer as to what it is. I do like the shot a lot, though. My turn to be reminded of something: http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/photographs/henri-cartier-bresson-dans-un-train-roumanie-1975-5494182-det

Re: November PUG - On Two Wheels - is now up

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
As happens so often, I can't pick a favourite. There are too many good ones. And some imaginative interpretations, too. Wonderful gallery. Cheers, frank On November 8, 2015 4:35:18 PM EST, Brian Walters wrote: >'morning all. > >As expected, quite a few cycles this month (both pedal & motor)

Re: PESO ~ On Two Wheels -- whoops, missed the November PUG deadline

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
Way more than 2 wheels there, dude... Cheers, frank On November 8, 2015 6:06:07 PM EST, Bruce Walker wrote: >I actually had an entry -- shot it last Sunday -- but this was such a >crazy week with three 5-hour themed photoshoots, that I completely >forgot to enter it. > >http://off-axis.brucemwa

Re: Boris Peso #03 - Etude

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
Welcome back! (yes, I owe you an email). I think this is a wonderful photo, a vibrant street (sidewalk?) scene, beautifully rendered. If I might be allowed a thought: If it was me I'd crop it just to the left of the lady turned in her chair, right about the edge of the white wall. Whatever tr

Re: PES) -- Alignment

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
Pretty cool, in a minimalist sort of way. Cheers, .frank On November 8, 2015 1:48:20 PM EST, "P.J. Alling" wrote: >I was out walking the dog this morning and observed this display. The >three brightest objects in the sky. > >https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20Alignme

Re: OT - PESO - Waiting

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
image; thanks! http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/11/waiting_99.html?m=0 If it tinted that was unintentional, something done by the in-phone processing. I did vignette just a bit, but not tint. Thanks, Cotty! Cheers, frank On November 8, 2015 11:04:47 AM EST, Steve Cottrell wrote: >On 8/11/15,

OT - PESO - Waiting - Redux

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
Based on a suggested crop sent to me off-list. I accidentally deleted the original post. But here's a fresh post : http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/11/waiting_99.html?m=0 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson Se

OT - PESO - Waiting

2015-11-08 Thread knarf
Sunday morning at Timmy's: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/11/waiting_92.html?m=1 Tim Horton's is a Canada - wide donut/coffee chain. They are ubiquitous. Their coffee is mediocre at best and my memories of their donuts is about the same. Perhaps the tepid coffee is what annoyed this you

Re: PESO ~ A portrait of Maggie

2015-11-07 Thread knarf
She has an absolutely striking face. As usual with you, the photo is technically flawless. I'm looking at it on my phone, and when I "enlarge" it, effectively cropping it just below her left hand, I find it a much more compelling image. It focuses my attention on her face. I find everything b

Re: PESO -- Dinosaurs II

2015-11-07 Thread knarf
I prefer the new version. The sky/clouds of the first one wasn't such a bother to me but I found there wasn't enough tonal contrast between machine and background. It needed to jump put from the trees, and that wasn't happening in version 1.0. Version 1.1 is a huge improvement in tonality and t

Re: test

2015-11-07 Thread knarf
Welcome back, stranger! :-) Cheers, frank On November 7, 2015 10:43:51 AM EST, Christine Aguila wrote: >test -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.n

Re: PESO The Beach at Santa Monica

2015-11-06 Thread knarf
That's one hell of a beach, and very well captured. Interesting point of view, great vista. Cheers, frank On November 6, 2015 2:46:00 PM EST, Paul Stenquist wrote: >On a gloomy day in February of 2002. Shot from the north end of >Palisades Park, about 60 feet above the beach. Pentax 6x7 an

Re: OT - This is me at THe SAINT MARKS IS DEAD book launch

2015-11-06 Thread knarf
Wonderful story and photo, Ann! So glad you shared it. And as always, lovely to see you; looking terrific as always. :-) Cheers, frank On November 6, 2015 1:17:21 PM EST, ann sanfedele wrote: >I'm the one in the fancy outfit - lady with the cane is the designer of > >same outfit, Kristina O

Re: OT: 620 film enablement, anyone?

2015-11-06 Thread knarf
Coolio Cheers, frank On November 6, 2015 1:16:10 PM EST, Darren Addy wrote: >I've got a soft spot for psuedo-TLR cameras. I think they are cool >looking and there is something about looking down at the world through >their distorted waist level viewfinders that feeds my soul. One of my >favorit

Re: PESO: Enablement? Just showing off my new flash unit

2015-11-05 Thread knarf
http://www.amazon.com/General-Electric-Flash-Cubes-Cameras/dp/B002KA9XPQ Cheers, frank On November 5, 2015 11:38:40 PM EST, Rick Womer wrote: >Wow. Can you even get flashcubes anymore? >http://photo.net/photos/RickW > > >On Thu, Nov 5, 2015 at 7:56 PM, Darren Addy >wrote: >> https://www.flickr

Re: PESO: Beside the Platte River

2015-11-05 Thread knarf
I don't care what type of bird it is or how common it is; that's a gorgeous shot. Nice and sharp, wonderful pose, beautifully framed by the reeds, the background / bokeh is beautiful and creamy. Finally THAT LIGHT is stunning. I love this. Thanks for sharing it with us. Cheers, frank On Nov

Re: PESO - Clouds Clearing ... Just After The Rain

2015-11-04 Thread knarf
Why has no one commented on this yet? It's lovely! Cheers, frank On November 3, 2015 1:50:40 PM EST, Bulent Celasun wrote: >A few days ago, close to home. > >https://celasun.wordpress.com/2015/11/03/clouds-clearing/ > >Monochrome. Ricoh GXR A12 module. > > > >I shot this to participate in an

Re: PESO 2015 - 169 - GDG

2015-11-04 Thread knarf
The cut off right edge of the dish is a problem but changing the angle of view would completely muck up the exquisite proportions and geometry. Maybe you made the right choice. Sublime light. Overall, most likeable. Cheers, frank On November 4, 2015 2:24:03 PM EST, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote

Re: PESO - The Wall (apologies to J.P. Sartre)

2015-11-04 Thread knarf
missed it :_) > >ann > >On 11/4/2015 9:34 PM, knarf wrote: >> Wish I could say I did the 3D thing on purpose. Just happened that >way, but I noticed it to. >> >> Thanks for the comment! >> >> Cheers, >> >> frank >> >> On November 3, 201

Re: PESO - The Wall (apologies to J.P. Sartre)

2015-11-04 Thread knarf
Wish I could say I did the 3D thing on purpose. Just happened that way, but I noticed it to. Thanks for the comment! Cheers, frank On November 3, 2015 11:33:02 PM EST, David Mann wrote: >That has a bit of a 3D effect to it. > >Cheers, >Dave > >> On Nov 4, 2015, at 3:51 PM, frank theriault > w

Re: November PUG - Server back up - Submissions now open again

2015-11-03 Thread knarf
Right there in the spam box. Thanks. Cheers, frank On November 3, 2015 10:24:33 PM EST, Brian Walters wrote: >On Wed, Nov 4, 2015, at 01:52 PM, frank theriault wrote: >> I submitted over an hour ago but didn't see a confirming email. >> >> Is it in okay? >> > > >Yep - got it, thanks Frank

Re: PESO: Old on Old on New

2015-11-03 Thread knarf
As the kids say nowadays: "sick!" Okay, they said that 15 years ago. I'm not sure what they say now but that's pretty cool. Cheers, frank On November 3, 2015 3:12:14 PM EST, Darren Addy wrote: >Inspired by a recent Petapixel post this was project was completed >over my lunchtime today. Image

Re: PESO 2015 - 167 - GDG

2015-11-02 Thread knarf
Cool. Cheers, frank On November 2, 2015 2:17:31 AM EST, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >Shooting around the house for a bit. This little scene caught my eye. > >https://flic.kr/p/AitJYs > >Enjoy! > >Godfrey -- "Sharpness is a bourgeois concept." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson Sent from my Android d

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