PESO - Sami Storyteller

2015-08-12 Thread frank theriault
One more of Sami singer Elle Marja Eira. I discovered that the Sami are often referred to as Laplanders, however the Sami consider that to be a derogatory moniker. My problem with Elle Marja was getting one with her eyes open (she mostly sings with closed eyes) and one without the mike covering

PESO - Portrait of a Tabby as a Young Cat

2015-08-11 Thread frank theriault
Okay, she's not that young, maybe 4 (she's a rescue so who really knows?). But Zoe acts young: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/08/portrait-of-tabby-as-young-cat.html I showed our Korat, Cinza the other day and Zoe wanted equal time. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome (but not expected

PESO- Elle Marja Eira

2015-08-10 Thread frank theriault
Went to Planet IndigenUS, an aboriginal peoples festival, this weekend. Not just for North American First Nations, but for First Nations from around the world. One of the performers was Elle Marja Eira, from northern Norway. She is of the Sami culture and performed her songs in that language. She

Re: PESO - Japanese Beetle

2015-08-05 Thread frank theriault
Ni!! Oops, wrong knig-it. cheers, frank On Tue, Aug 4, 2015 at 4:06 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Not to worry, it's only a flesh wound. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Aug 4, 2015 at 3:55 PM, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote:

PESO - Playing Gopher

2015-08-05 Thread frank theriault
When we wash the floors, that beige carpeted thing goes up on the couch so we can clean under it. The hole must be facing upwards so our elder kitty, Cinza, can climb in and then pop her head up, gopher-style: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/08/playing-gopher.html She does it every time.

Re: Peso more jays

2015-08-04 Thread frank theriault
With that new pitcher Price they may even make the playoffs! Cool pix. cheers, frank On Tue, Aug 4, 2015 at 1:13 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Feeding http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18064168 Feeding http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18064169 Landing

PESO - Matchie-Matchie

2015-08-04 Thread frank theriault
My partner Judy uses that term when clothes match too much. I'm a guy and matching is easy so I'm too matchie-matchie. She prefers contrast and being eclectic. Well, this guy (it has to be a guy...) is taking coordinated colour schemes to extremes:

PESO - The Hoopster

2015-07-30 Thread frank theriault
More Pedestrian Sunday street fun: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-hoopster.html I don't believe the young child in the stroller has seen anything quite like this before... Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri

PESO- No Cars Allowed

2015-07-29 Thread frank theriault
This is what happens when people take over the streets of Kensington Market. Last Sunday of every month in the summer is Pedestrian Sunday in the Market, and it's pretty popular: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/07/cars-not-allowed.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank --

Re: PESO - Cicada

2015-07-29 Thread frank theriault
These are getting better and better and better. This may be my favourite yet (have I said that before? LOL!) Incredible photo! cheers, frank On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 10:07 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/cicada These are buzzing in the

PESO - Implied Consent

2015-07-28 Thread frank theriault
These young ladies attracted my lens as they danced by the DJ (on the right). I think she was okay with me snapping: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/07/implied-consent.html We were at Pedestrian Sunday in Kensington Market - this was at the north end of the Market but the crowds walking

PESO - Street Portrait with a Chicken

2015-07-27 Thread frank theriault
My partner and I met this delightful young lady in the Market and we liked her hair so I took her photo: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/street-portrait-with-chicken.html I thought the chicken on the wall behind her was ironic as we're all vegans. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

Re: PESO: Working Under Cover

2015-07-24 Thread frank theriault
The fellow in the foreground is certainly casting a suspicious eye on you. I like the two umbrellas, and the harsh unrelenting sunlight. I can feel the heat from here. cheers, frank On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 5:10 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: In Tiananmen Square:

Re: PESO - Lunchtime Sun

2015-07-24 Thread frank theriault
Interesting. He seems not relaxed at all. And an odd place to rest, even if it's no longer used as a mausoleum. Interesting tension in this one. cheers, frank On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 8:40 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049362size=lg The

Re: PESO's - Bumble Bee and Cave Cricket

2015-07-24 Thread frank theriault
Both wonderful photos, but I like the bee just a bit better. Reminds me of the professor in Back to the Future - all that wild hair. Both terrific shots! cheers, frank On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 9:00 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: A couple of recent stacked macros: Bumble Bee (found

Re: PESO - In The Doghouse

2015-07-24 Thread frank theriault
A wonderfully content kitty. The flowers on the left add a nice splash of colour. Nice one! cheers, frank On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 8:56 AM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: In the doghouse and loving every minute of it Cat Content Advisory:

Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot

2015-07-24 Thread frank theriault
gray as in the others... ann On 7/22/2015 10:03 PM, frank theriault wrote: Okay, not the last ~ever~ but the last from Sunday's shoot. I think this is my favourite because it's earlier, before the skies got really dark - the aperture was a bit smaller so both grebes are fairly well focused

Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot

2015-07-24 Thread frank theriault
22, 2015 at 10:03 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Okay, not the last ~ever~ but the last from Sunday's shoot. I think this is my favourite because it's earlier, before the skies got really dark - the aperture was a bit smaller so both grebes are fairly well focused (by my

Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot

2015-07-24 Thread frank theriault
and interesting poses. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 10:03 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Okay, not the last ~ever~ but the last from Sunday's shoot. I think this is my favourite because it's earlier, before the skies got

Re: PESO - Dozing Off

2015-07-24 Thread frank theriault
As Mark said, the tension of waiting for ~something~ bad to happen really makes this photo. Will the subject fall, burn fingers, drop book? I'm really hoping whatever it is, no one's hurt. Wonderful photo! cheers, frank On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 5:42 PM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote:

Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot

2015-07-24 Thread frank theriault
composition and interesting poses. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 10:03 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Okay, not the last ~ever~ but the last from Sunday's shoot. I think this is my favourite because it's earlier

Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot

2015-07-24 Thread frank theriault
:05 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Nice shot Frank. I like the composition, the posture of the birds, and the wake they made. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Jul 22, 2015 at 9:03 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Okay, not the last ~ever~ but the last from Sunday's

Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot

2015-07-24 Thread frank theriault
So now you don't have to look at the others - this is the best combination of all of them, IMHO. Glad you enjoyed, and thanks for the nice words. cheers, frank On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 12:19 PM, Toralf Lund tor...@toralf.net wrote: On 23/07/15 04:03, frank theriault wrote: Okay, not the last

Re: PESO's - Bumble Bee and Cave Cricket

2015-07-24 Thread frank theriault
Christopher Lloyd! That's the actor I'm thinking of. The bee looks just like him as the professor. LOL cheers, frank On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 8:25 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Both wonderful photos, but I like the bee just a bit better. Reminds me of the professor

Re: OT: Biking with Karin and Chris

2015-07-24 Thread frank theriault
Agree with Ann! cheers, frank On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 4:52 PM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Love those last 3... cause I like to laugh ann On 7/23/2015 4:46 PM, Bob W wrote: Here's my side of the story. Any resemblance between Chris's pictures and mine is purely coincidental.

Re: Another Pentax Lens De-Flowered

2015-07-24 Thread frank theriault
Oh the humanity! cheers, frank On Thu, Jul 23, 2015 at 3:16 PM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: Some minor surgery the other day to the wonderful SMC 17/4 fisheye, converting it for use as a cine prime - more in a moment. Some may know that I had previously done the same with my

PESO - The Final Grebe Shot

2015-07-22 Thread frank theriault
Okay, not the last ~ever~ but the last from Sunday's shoot. I think this is my favourite because it's earlier, before the skies got really dark - the aperture was a bit smaller so both grebes are fairly well focused (by my standards, anyway):

PESO - Waiting for the Storm

2015-07-21 Thread frank theriault
Actually the rain that started just around the time I took this didn't bother these red necked grebes one bit. In fact they went out to open water shortly after I took this: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/waiting-for-storm.html The darkening skies did force a high ISO and wide

PESO - Young Grebes in Love

2015-07-20 Thread frank theriault
Watched these two red necked grebes swimming together for about 5 minutes: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/young-grebes-in-love.html Then it started raining. And thundering. It poured torrents. With high winds, like around 70 - 80 km/hr. And I was out on a spit in Lake Ontario, about a

Re: PESO - The City

2015-07-16 Thread frank theriault
Weird. It makes me dizzy looking at it on my big monitor at work. Love it, though! cheers, frank On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 8:22 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Just up the street from St. Paul's: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049358size=lg (K-5, DA 50-200) Comments

Re: PESO - Mutual Regard

2015-07-16 Thread frank theriault
Looks like she's trying to peek under his towel. Love it! cheers, frank On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 2:16 PM, Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com wrote: (Or, as my wife suggested, Hoping for a Breeze.) http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso5.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco

Re: PESO - St. Paul's

2015-07-16 Thread frank theriault
Iconic. cheers, frank On Wed, Jul 15, 2015 at 9:05 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Another London classic: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049317 (K-5, DA 50-200) Comments appreciated. Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO - The Shopping Trip

2015-07-16 Thread frank theriault
I'm pretty sure I haven't posted this here - apologies if I have. I wonder what's going on with that couple on the right? Such body language! http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2014/09/the-shopping-trip.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.

PESO - You Can Buy Almost Anything...

2015-07-10 Thread frank theriault
...in Kensington Market: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/you-can-buy-almost-anything.html And on a slightly political note, I wish they'd just legalize the stuff. Rather than this silly for medical purposes farce we have here in Canada. Not that I use it myself; I actually don't enjoy

PESO - Alleyway in the Market

2015-07-08 Thread frank theriault
I got down to Toronto's Kensington Market on the weekend. I'd never noticed this little alleyway before, with the row houses at the end. No room for cars, just pedestrians, which is pretty cool to me: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/alleyway-in-market.html Typically colourful

PESO - Sharing - Redux

2015-07-07 Thread frank theriault
I posted a slightly different version of this one last week. I think the fly and other insect are a bit sharper in this one. The plane of focus is different (wind was moving the thistle) so among other things the background plants are a bit more oof. I like this better:

PESO - Bejewelled

2015-07-07 Thread frank theriault
This will be my last one from my walk a couple of weekends ago on that cool, misty Sunday: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/bejewelled.html Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - Sharing - Redux

2015-07-07 Thread frank theriault
Thanks, Christine! Appreciate the feedback. cheers, frank On Tue, Jul 7, 2015 at 9:37 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Frank: Both are nice, but I think I much prefer the first one. Cheers, Christine On Jul 7, 2015, at 5:49 PM, frank theriault knarftheria

Re: PESO - Crane Fly II

2015-07-07 Thread frank theriault
More coolness! Amazing detail! cheers, frank On 7 July, 2015 4:09:54 PM EDT, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/crane-fly-ii Back to the DOF stacking macro shots. This is another attempt at a crane fly. Pentax K3, SMC K 24mm f3.5, extension.

Re: PESO - The Baths

2015-07-02 Thread frank theriault
I recall a history class once, extolling the intricacies of the plumbing/heating systems in those baths. Quite amazing. I love the photo. Hard to believe it's survived over the millennia. cheers, frank On Thu, Jul 2, 2015 at 9:13 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Here is... (drum

PESO - Mike and the Kid

2015-07-02 Thread frank theriault
He probably didn't even know he had a fan: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/07/mike-and-kid.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Fire Fly

2015-06-18 Thread frank theriault
I think this is my favourite so far. Kind of a pretty thing, isn't it? Love fireflies. Reminds me of a particular weekend, many years ago, camping in the Alleghenies in southern New York. The forests were ablaze with them - I guess it was mating season. Spectacular! Great photo. cheers, frank

Re: PESO - The Mount

2015-06-18 Thread frank theriault
It's not an easy feat, but Mike hit it repeatedly. His dismounts weren't always so graceful. LOL Thanks for the comment, John, and thanks to everyone else who looked. cheers, frank On Thu, Jun 18, 2015 at 12:33 PM, John sesso...@earthlink.net wrote: On Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 8:50 PM, Jack Davis

Re: PESO - The Mount

2015-06-18 Thread frank theriault
. He's goota have a strong upper body to pull that off. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - The Mount This is not the best shot the day (I think that goes to Tailwhip

Re: PESO - The Mount

2015-06-18 Thread frank theriault
Thanks for you thoughts, Jack. Appreciate you looking. cheers, frank On Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 10:31 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: OH!! I now see, Frank! J Sent from my iPhone On Jun 17, 2015, at 7:18 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: The bike's moving

Re: PESO - The Mount

2015-06-18 Thread frank theriault
. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 8:32 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: This is not the best shot the day (I think that goes to Tailwhip, posted yesterday), but it's sort of a follow-up to Monday's Mike on the Rail: http

PESO - The Mount

2015-06-17 Thread frank theriault
This is not the best shot the day (I think that goes to Tailwhip, posted yesterday), but it's sort of a follow-up to Monday's Mike on the Rail: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/06/the-mount.html I was trying to explain to Jack why the stunt is hard, and maybe seeing how he has to mount

Re: PESO - Tailwhip

2015-06-17 Thread frank theriault
, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: More fun from BMX boys at the skatepark: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/06/tailwhip.html I wish it were a bit sharper but I like that the bike's not that sharp relative to Mike. Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank

Re: PESO - Tailwhip

2015-06-17 Thread frank theriault
Appreciate it, David. Just got an email from the subject and he liked it, too. :-) cheers, frank On Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 12:51 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: That’s a fantastic photo. The timing is perfect. Cheers, Dave On Jun 17, 2015, at 11:24 am, frank theriault knarftheria

Re: PESO - Tailwhip

2015-06-17 Thread frank theriault
on the skateboard adds something. Rick On Jun 16, 2015, at 7:24 PM, frank theriault wrote: More fun from BMX boys at the skatepark: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/06/tailwhip.html I wish it were a bit sharper but I like that the bike's not that sharp relative to Mike. Hope you enjoy. Comments

Re: PESO 'Tahquamenon Falls'

2015-06-17 Thread frank theriault
Hating you anew. That's spectacular! cheers, frank On Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 2:40 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: An abstract capture of a small portion of the Upper Tahquamenon Falls in the Upper Peninsula Of Michigan. The golden water tone is due to the tannins in the water

Re: PESO - Tailwhip

2015-06-17 Thread frank theriault
. The timing is perfect. Cheers, Dave On Jun 17, 2015, at 11:24 am, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: More fun from BMX boys at the skatepark: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/06/tailwhip.html I wish it were a bit sharper but I like that the bike's not that sharp relative

Re: PESO - The Mount

2015-06-17 Thread frank theriault
wasn't thinking in terms of pegs. Now tell me, if the bike hits the rail at a right angle, how does the right peg slide up the rail? If you've had enough of this Frank, just tell me so and I'll leave it there. :-)) Thanks!! J - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria

Re: PESO - Decorated Ruin

2015-06-17 Thread frank theriault
Beautiful! May be my favourite shot of this series yet. Nature has a way, doesn't it? Humbling... cheers, frank On Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 8:17 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: The flowers add a definite softening something: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18040494size=lg

Re: When I rain I pour: Yet another GESO

2015-06-17 Thread frank theriault
How to pick a favourite? It can't be done, they're all stunning shots. Thanks for posting and congrats for getting put up in a bar. Does it get better than that? cheers, frank On Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 6:12 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: As many of you know, I'm quite the

PESO - Tailwhip

2015-06-16 Thread frank theriault
More fun from BMX boys at the skatepark: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/06/tailwhip.html I wish it were a bit sharper but I like that the bike's not that sharp relative to Mike. Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri

Re: PESO: Long Abandoned

2015-05-11 Thread frank theriault
Photographic perfection. cheers, frank On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 3:39 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: The moment I saw this scene I was thinking Zone System treatment. https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/17340700510/in/dateposted-public/ Comments criticism welcome in equal

Re: PESO - Guarded Beauty

2015-05-11 Thread frank theriault
That's really pretty. Interesting composition; the light's superb! cheers, frank On Sun, May 10, 2015 at 8:50 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18016842size=lg There was something in the contrast between the spiked fence and the blossoms...

OT - PESO - Misty Spring Morning

2015-05-11 Thread frank theriault
OT because it's with my phone cam. I know I've shown too many bike by the lake shots, but it was such a lovely ride to work this morning (at least the first couple km along the lake), I couldn't resist. And I must say, I'm quite impressed with the resolution on this one; I've got it as my desktop

Re: PESO - 'Dew on the Web'

2015-05-11 Thread frank theriault
Stunning! Love it. Amazing photo, perfectly executed. cheers, frank On Sun, May 10, 2015 at 4:32 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Taken a while back with a K20D and SMC A* Macro 200 mm f4.0 @ 1/25sec, f16 400 ISO http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18017339 Comments

Re: Peso Baby Amelia

2015-05-11 Thread frank theriault
I'm not usually one for baby shots, but you nailed this one! Beautiful child, perfect expression, couldn't have timed it better. A keeper. Mom will love you. cheers, frank On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 5:13 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: My friend Rachel wanted photos of her family, plus

Re: PESO - Ahead of Me

2015-05-04 Thread frank theriault
Great stuff!! It's what you ~don't~ see... ;-) cheers, frank On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 6:43 AM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: On my way to work last week: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18016841 (K-5, DA40/2.8 Ltd.) Comments appreciated! Rick -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO Nesting

2015-05-04 Thread frank theriault
I know from personal experience, it's hard to tame the exposure of the white feathers. Great job here, wonderful spring photo! cheers, frank On Sun, May 3, 2015 at 3:33 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: A swan on her nest near Vray Lake, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Shot this

Re: PESO ~ shooting the photographer

2015-05-04 Thread frank theriault
Quite an arresting photo! Like it a lot. cheers, frank On Sun, May 3, 2015 at 7:19 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: I've been trying to get a chance to shoot portraits with this young woman for quite a while and it finally came yesterday when she and her

PESO - Thought Balloons

2015-05-04 Thread frank theriault
A rare colour street photo (for me). Judy and I went into town for a walk on Saturday, a glorious spring day! A highlight was the Kertesz exhibit at the Stephen Bulger Gallery - everyone near Toronto needs to go see it. Feeling inspired I had the camera at the ready as I left the gallery and a

Re: PESO: Red Dogwood

2015-05-04 Thread frank theriault
Perfect. Love the OOF stems, beautiful blue background, sharp, well composed blooms. cheers, frank On Mon, May 4, 2015 at 1:22 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18016994size=lg K-5 II S, FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Comments are invited. Dan

Re: Geso: Spring Things

2015-04-26 Thread frank theriault
That's a lovely gallery. The bench under the magnolia tree (that is magnolia, right?) is my favourite. Reminds me of Wilde's ~The Selfish Giant~ Cheers, frank On Fri, Apr 24, 2015 at 3:27 PM, Donald Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com wrote: 12 photos from a walk around my favorite local mansion.

Re: PESO: Lowveld Dawn

2015-04-26 Thread frank theriault
Stunning! Cheers, frank On Sat, Apr 25, 2015 at 10:59 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Sunrise at 06:18 this morning @ 18°C. 32°C by noon. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/17239511786/in/photostream/lightbox/ K7 with the DA 18-55 Alan C --- This email has been checked for

Re: PESO - Crystalline Wave

2015-04-26 Thread frank theriault
like when they hit the ground? On 4/10/2015 11:27 PM, frank theriault wrote: Looking through some old pics - this was taken winter before last, one of the coldest days with a camera I've ever had. The K10D acquitted itself quite well in -45C wind-chill. You can see the wave spray freezing

PESO - Spadina Car 4092 (redux)

2015-04-22 Thread frank theriault
Something about last night's post didn't feel right. So I loosened the crop a bit (it's almost full-frame now), I straightened it just a smidge and it's rendered with a bit more contrast: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/04/spadina-car-4092-redux.html By way of comparison, here's the first

Re: PESO - Spadina Car 4092

2015-04-22 Thread frank theriault
Thanks, Ann! cheers, frank On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 11:08 PM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: More film noir :-) ann On 4/21/2015 21:31, frank theriault wrote: On the Spadina streetcar right-of-way at night: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/04/spadina-car-4092.html Hope

Re: PESO: Down the Primrose Path

2015-04-22 Thread frank theriault
Lovely! cheers, frank On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at 12:26 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: On Sunday, I planted a few flowers alon the walkway in my back yard: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18008631 K-5 II S, FA 100 mm macro F2.8 Comments and criticisms are invited.

Re: PESO - Spadina Car 4092

2015-04-22 Thread frank theriault
Appreciate it, Malcolm. cheers, frank On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at 1:32 AM, Malcolm Smith rrve...@virginmedia.com wrote: Frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/04/spadina-car-4092.html Wonderful street scene. Malcolm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso-Wild Blooms

2015-04-22 Thread frank theriault
Really enjoying the floral photos from our southern neighbours. Haven't seen much here yet. Unseasonably cold tonight - going down to 0C (32F) with a chance of snow. In late April. So your flowers are particularly appreciated. This is a lovely picture. cheers, frank On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at

Re: PESO - Spadina Car 4092

2015-04-22 Thread frank theriault
with Ann - very noir. Night bus! On 4/21/2015 9:31 PM, frank theriault wrote: On the Spadina streetcar right-of-way at night: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/04/spadina-car-4092.html Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank --- This email is free from viruses

Re: Peso-Acacia Rd

2015-04-22 Thread frank theriault
It is beautiful. To my eye the background is nicely out of focus to make the foreground pop. Bob W.'s point is well-taken but this is a beautiful photo as is... cheers, frank On Wed, Apr 22, 2015 at 12:35 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@comcast.net wrote: Short stop on Acacia Rd. Walnut trees..maybe.

Re: PESO: Amaryllis Macro

2015-04-21 Thread frank theriault
Love the composition! Beautiful photo. cheers, frank On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 12:38 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: One of my favorite houseplants: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18007505size=md K-5 II S, FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Comments are invited. Dan Matyola

Re: PESO: Needles

2015-04-21 Thread frank theriault
I like the idea but I wish it were sharper (I know, ironic coming from me...). cheers, frank On Tue, Apr 21, 2015 at 8:47 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18008551size=md K-5 II S, FA 100 mm macro F2.8 Comments, criticisms and

Re: OT: Skid kids

2015-04-21 Thread frank theriault
They look just like bike messengers... :-) Not only no brakes, but freewheels, by the looks of the riders leaning into the corners. That takes guts. Great story and photos, thanks for posting. cheers, frank On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 2:21 PM, Bob W-PDML p...@web-options.com wrote: Interesting

Re: PESO - Michal - Coldest Day of the Year Ride

2015-04-21 Thread frank theriault
://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 9:38 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Still haven't been shooting as much as I'd like but I was looking at a few that I took over the winter and I rather like this one of my friend Michal at the Coldest Day of the Year ride

PESO - Spadina Car 4092

2015-04-21 Thread frank theriault
On the Spadina streetcar right-of-way at night: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/04/spadina-car-4092.html Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO - Michal - Coldest Day of the Year Ride

2015-04-20 Thread frank theriault
Still haven't been shooting as much as I'd like but I was looking at a few that I took over the winter and I rather like this one of my friend Michal at the Coldest Day of the Year ride back in January: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/04/michal-coldest-day-of-year-ride.html It wasn't

Re: PESO - No Exit?

2015-04-20 Thread frank theriault
I saw this one last week on your photo.net page and I was hoping you'd post it. It's quite brilliant! :-) cheers, frank On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 8:54 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: On my way home from work: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17998002 (K-5, DA 40/2.8 Ltd.,

PESO - Crystalline Wave

2015-04-10 Thread frank theriault
Looking through some old pics - this was taken winter before last, one of the coldest days with a camera I've ever had. The K10D acquitted itself quite well in -45C wind-chill. You can see the wave spray freezing in mid-air! And look at the right of the frame. Mighty Canadian cormorants, braving

PESO - Flying on Ice

2015-04-06 Thread frank theriault
Here's another one from February's Ice Race here in Toronto. Eventual winner Justine in an early heat: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/04/flying-on-ice.html Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: PESO - At the Jazz Cafe

2015-04-06 Thread frank theriault
in there if you are up that way after 5 PM some time. On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 10:04 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: No, Howard Park off Roncesvalles. Nice quite place, good music, good coffee. My go to place after a walk up Roncie. Thanks! cheers, frank On Wed, Mar 25

Re: OT - PESO - One Day Later

2015-04-06 Thread frank theriault
I've got an axle to grind with you! Cheers, frank On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 4:32 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: That was deflating, knarF. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject:

Re: GESO jazz blues

2015-04-06 Thread frank theriault
I can't choose a favourite, they're all good. Nice emotion! Looks like a fun afternoon. Tough lighting but you prevailed with some lovely photos. Cheers, frank On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 12:32 PM, Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com wrote: Dropped into a little indie restaurant cafe in Toronto's

Re: Peso: Another Frangipani

2015-04-06 Thread frank theriault
Didn't see the earlier one - this one's quite lovely to my eye. cheers, frank On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 12:21 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: Another one from Darwin. I don't think it's as good as what I posted previously but I liked those flowers.

Re: PESO: Leaf

2015-04-06 Thread frank theriault
Not what I was expecting at all. Lovely shot! cheers, frank On Mon, Apr 6, 2015 at 12:23 AM, David Mann dmann...@gmail.com wrote: Before flying out from Darwin we took a walk around near the waterfront. This is a closeup that caught my eye. http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/898/#peso

Re: April PUG - Panorama - Now Up

2015-04-06 Thread frank theriault
That is an awesome gallery. One spectacular photo after another. Don't ask me to pick favourites - they're all that good. But if I have to: I love Henk's Panorama Mesdeg - the human element, I guess. And Jan's On Top of the World is spectacular. And Alan should be barred from ever

Re: PESO - At the Jazz Cafe

2015-03-31 Thread frank theriault
it suggests. Paul via phone On Mar 24, 2015, at 9:38 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I'm very excited. I took my K10D out for a walk on Saturday and actually took photos. This was at the Jazz Cafe, becoming a favourite place of mine: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/03

Re: PESO - At the Jazz Cafe

2015-03-31 Thread frank theriault
, 2015, at 9:38 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I'm very excited. I took my K10D out for a walk on Saturday and actually took photos. This was at the Jazz Cafe, becoming a favourite place of mine: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/03/at-jazz-cafe.html The music's

Re: PESO - At the Jazz Cafe

2015-03-31 Thread frank theriault
Thanks, Christine! cheers, frank On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 12:13 AM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Very nice! Cheers, Christine On Mar 24, 2015, at 8:38 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I'm very excited. I took my K10D out for a walk on Saturday

Re: PESO - At the Jazz Cafe

2015-03-31 Thread frank theriault
Glad to be back! Thanks, Ken. cheers, frank On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 11:56 PM, Ken Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Glad to see you back knarF ! Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com

Re: PESO - At the Jazz Cafe

2015-03-31 Thread frank theriault
, 2015, at 8:38 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I'm very excited. I took my K10D out for a walk on Saturday and actually took photos. This was at the Jazz Cafe, becoming a favourite place of mine: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/03/at-jazz-cafe.html The music's

Re: PESO - At the Jazz Cafe

2015-03-31 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 9:38 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I'm very excited. I took my K10D out for a walk on Saturday and actually took photos. This was at the Jazz Cafe, becoming a favourite place of mine: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/03/at-jazz-cafe.html

Re: GESO -- Spring Snowfall

2015-03-31 Thread frank theriault
I like #3, the green leaves under the snow. Nice juxtaposition. All are wonderful shots. cheers, frank On Sat, Mar 28, 2015 at 7:04 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: A small gallery from this afternoon. Here's hoping this is the last snow of the year...

Re: PESO - Happy/Sad

2015-03-31 Thread frank theriault
I wonder if what puts Jack off is the same tension that I feel gives it an interesting dynamic. I like it but maybe I like discomfort? LOL cheers, frank On Tue, Mar 31, 2015 at 9:33 AM, Bulent Celasun bulent.cela...@gmail.com wrote: A color image. Can be labelled as abstract. Ricoh A12

PESO - Sunrise on Roncesvalles

2015-03-31 Thread frank theriault
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2015/03/sunrise-on-roncesvalles.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

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