Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2010-12-30 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: At the nature center, K5, A400/5.6, AF 540 flash w/Xtender, f7.1 @ 1/800th, ISO 1600 url? cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: I'm back

2010-12-30 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 11:34 AM, Bill Owens wmbow...@gmail.com wrote: Both our PC's died over the past month or so.  We bit the bullet and bought a Macbook as a family Christmas present.  It wouldn't connect to the 7 year old router so Time Warner had to come out and replace it so we could go

Re: PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife

2010-12-30 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 3:48 PM, Keith Whaley keit...@dslextreme.com wrote: Christine Aguila wrote: Frank, did you get married?  Fun photo.  Cheers, Christine Sighhh... and I (justifiably) thought it was just ME! What say, Frank? Did we miss a post? First of all, thanks to all who looked

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2010-12-30 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 10:10 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Just imagine a photo you'll never take because you don't have an A*400 and it'll be sharp.  (Yea, I know, below the belt.  Happy new year Frank). Sharpness is overrated... ;-) HNY back at ya, Peter. cheers,

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 2:02 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: I really like the second one' Me too. 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

PESO - The Sacred and The Profane

2010-12-30 Thread frank theriault
Okay, the title's a bit OTT, but it's what came to mind right after I shot it: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/sacred-and-profane.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - The Sacred and The Profane

2010-12-30 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 10:40 PM, Doug Franklin jehosep...@mindspring.com wrote: On 2010-12-30 22:34, frank theriault wrote: Okay, the title's a bit OTT, but it's what came to mind right after I shot it: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/sacred-and-profane.html Which is which

PESO - Bike Hoops

2010-12-29 Thread frank theriault
Some might think the snow-covered box on the right is a distraction - I think it adds something. I just don't know exactly what... ;-) http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/bike-hoops.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri

Re: COMPLETELY OT! Roll Call...

2010-12-29 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 9:42 PM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: So, it occurred to me after all these years on the list, that I may actually not be the baby of the list anymore!  How sad is that?!  I am getting old! So, just out of interest, was wondering if you guys would all like to

Re: COMPLETELY OT! Roll Call...

2010-12-29 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 7:00 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: 54. But a young 54, I think I joined the list in 2000. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: New here (plus a PESO)

2010-12-29 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 10:09 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Technical perfection is over rated. MARK!! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: New here (plus a PESO)

2010-12-29 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Dec 27, 2010 at 9:08 PM, Elizabeth Masoner lizmaso...@bellsouth.net wrote: Ok, I¹ll dive right in.  Found this list through a FB posting from Pentax. Among other photography work I write the About.com photography site. (http://photography.about.com)  I¹ve been looking for a forum/list

Re: PESO: Boucheron

2010-12-29 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 10:29 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963entry=48 Comments, Suggestions, Criticisms and Abuse are all Welcome That's one ominous head! Well photographed. cheers, frank --

Re: PESO - Snow in various colours

2010-12-29 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 12:56 PM, AlunFoto alunf...@gmail.com wrote: Just pertaining to the recent discussion on rendering of snow. I was out shooting some today, and saw this one: http://www.alunfoto.no/galleri/displayimage.php?pos=-282 There is blue from the sky in the shadows, and a

Re: PESO: Street Musicians

2010-12-29 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 2:33 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: It works very well, Dan. I agree with Boris. 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

Re: New here (plus a PESO)

2010-12-29 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 8:45 AM, Elizabeth Masoner lizmaso...@bellsouth.net wrote: Still trying to find a watermark I like more than hate.  But honestly, that watermark is designed to be annoying as a theft deterrent.  Because of the freakin' huge audience of my About.com work the volume of

Re: PESO: White Christmas

2010-12-29 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Dec 28, 2010 at 9:24 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Not really a PESO, more like a BlogESO ... But I've included a couple of photos of snow scenes, an old one and the view out my back door of my *first* white Christmas. It may not mean much to you if you're up there in

Re: PESO - Bike Hoops

2010-12-29 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Dec 29, 2010 at 11:56 AM, Ann Sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: Is that all the snow you got up there now??? that's a very Godfreyesque  pic, Frank I think snow would add if there were more of it, but I probably fall into the a bit distracting camp ann Yeah, being on the lake

Re: Peso's Two more from the photo drive

2010-12-29 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 8:38 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Another old barn; http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12138864 For some reason this is darker than the LR adjusted frame.?? Snow on trees: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12138868 Yup, you got more snow

PESO - The Flagpole

2010-12-28 Thread frank theriault
I took a very similar one on film many years ago, and decided last week to take a digital version. Other than the fact that the flag wasn't particularly co-operative (it wasn't on film, either), I this turned out about how I wanted it to: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/flagpole.html

Re: OT - Another bad break for a cyclist

2010-12-26 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 2:13 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: It may be the glass of bubbly but I'm going to chime in from another angle.   I whinge relentlessly about errant motorists but the truth is that I see a heck of a lot more polite, courteous behaviour than I see of the

Re: December PUG is up

2010-12-26 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 9:23 PM, Scott Loveless sdlovel...@gmail.com wrote: The December PUG is up.  http://pug.komkon.org/ It's been an honor, and thanks for putting up with me.  Happy holidays. Another wonderful gallery. Thanks for all your hard work over the years, Scott. It is truly

Re: PESO - The Christmas Window and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2010-12-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 7:44 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Nice tradition memory, Frank. Didn't I see this last year. I'll look forward to seeing it in 2011.;) I knew that I shared that memory with the list before, but I didn't realize it was last year red face. At least the photo

Re: Merry Christmas from Gracie

2010-12-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 6:45 AM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12138510 Sweet photo! Merry Christmas back to all of you! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO: Dreaming Of Warmer Days [DA15 Ltd.]

2010-12-25 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 12:48 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: That has a real mood to it.  Old more than cold.  Nicely done. Agreed. The desaturated look goes really well with this. Wonderful photo! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: New 12-35 lens on the way/She's baccckk!

2010-12-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 2:57 PM, eactiv...@aol.com wrote: See if I can reply in 150 words or less.  :-) Sold Condo after 5 months. Revisited ABQ, NM and Medford, OR to  redecide if I wanted to live there. Decided Oregon was a watered-down CA, and  ABQ was way too dry after all. Didn't think

Re: New Grandmother In Love

2010-12-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 9:45 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/55001...@n08/5288800301/in/set-72157625541781579/#/photos/55001...@n08/5288800301/in/set-72157625541781579/lightbox/ Caught this tonight @ our Christmas Eve service. Grandmother and

Re: Merry Christmas PDML

2010-12-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 7:57 PM, Cory Waters cbwat...@bellsouth.net wrote: Here's wishing all of you a nice December 25th.  I don't care where you are or what your geo-political-spiritual scheme looks like, I wish you a nice day, if only just this once ;) My brother-in-law drew my name from

Re: Happy Holidays PDML!

2010-12-25 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 1:02 PM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Well, what a year!  A bunch of us met in Chicago at our exhibition, which I would say was a success, we posted beautiful pictures, and engaged in all sorts of online mischief.  Looking forward to more of the same

PESO - I Arm Wrestled My Wife

2010-12-25 Thread frank theriault
The little woman is stronger than she looks... http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/i-arm-wrestled-my-wife_25.html ;-) Hope you enjoy. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

PESO - Mall Madness

2010-12-24 Thread frank theriault
I heard that the 23rd is usually the busiest shopping day of the year. I had occasion to enter Toronto's Eaton Centre, the largest downtown mall, and I believe it: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/mall-madness.html I went in to buy some dental floss at a drugstore, but decided to look

PESO - The Christmas Window and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2010-12-24 Thread frank theriault
When I was a kid growing up in Montreal, my Dad brought me downtown every Christmas season. At the time there were no less than four grand department stores all within a few blocks, each with a wonderful animated Christmas window for the kids (of all ages, as they say). Walking along Ste.

Re: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2010-12-24 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 11:44 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: Happy Generic Festivities to all. Wishing you a Happy Festivus for the Rest of Us! ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

2010-12-24 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 11:28 PM, John Coyle jco...@iinet.net.au wrote: To all who celebrate, and for those who don't - enjoy the break anyway! Merry Christmas to you and yours, John! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: 2010 Quotations list is live!

2010-12-24 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 24, 2010 at 7:05 PM, m...@robertstech.com wrote: Greetings and holiday happiness to you all from sunny (today) California! I've been here since Monday, getting by quite happily without 'net access. But I had to pop in to a local Starbucks to upload the new quote page so you can

PESO - The Hockey Fan

2010-12-23 Thread frank theriault
I've posted several new ones to the Hats blog, but this is a favourite: http://realcanadianhats.blogspot.com/2010/12/blog-post_23.html For those of you who aren't North American, the logo and hat are of the Montreal Canadiens, a club hockey team in the National Hockey League. They're hated here

Re: PESO: Two benches

2010-12-23 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 5:02 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: It's definitely winter weather here in the midwest USA. I hear the northern parts of Europe are also suffering, especially travelers. Here's a little scene from the arboretum on a snowy morning. Comments/critiques

Re: PESO - The Cyclocommuter

2010-12-23 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 2:03 AM, David Mann d...@multisport.net.nz wrote: On Dec 23, 2010, at 12:34 AM, frank theriault wrote: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/cyclocommuter.html Great photo... the snow cold, the people on the bus, just brilliant. Well, thanks, Dave, and everyone

Re: PESO -- Shop girl; Newport, RI

2010-12-23 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 1:46 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: I've been in a slump lately so I'm happy to post something that I think doesn't totally suck.  Not much more than a snapshot really... Lets get the obvious defects out of the way first, I missed the focus, and I

Re: PESO - Great Blue

2010-12-23 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 2:42 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I spotted this guy standing in the Rouge River on my way home from one store this morning. Had to stop home then make a second trip, so I picked up my K5, which already had the DA* 60-250 mounted. I figured he'd be

Re: PESO 2010 - 228 - GDG

2010-12-23 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 9:41 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: I liked this scene. Simple. Form and shadow.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5284177849/lightbox/ There is more to see beyond the literal. thanks for looking. comments always appreciated. Delicious. ;-)

Re: PESO - Waiting

2010-12-23 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 5:13 PM, Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: snip  She looks quite fetching -- like I've had a few drinks. MARK! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Waiting

2010-12-23 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 10:36 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: An experiment in framing. The rule of sixths perhaps. This guy, who probably lives in Detroit and commutes to a job in the suburbs, was sitting on a door stoop in downtown Birmingham, Michigan waiting patiently

Re: peso: Living at 925 Valley Pike

2010-12-23 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 6:32 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=viewcurrent=birdhouse.jpg -- I like it just as it is. The wider view gives us a sense of environment. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: peso: Living at 925 Valley Pike

2010-12-23 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 1:49 PM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: OK, try this: http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab138/drd1135/PDML/?action=viewcurrent=birdehouse2_2.jpg Where's the tilt? I liked the tilt... ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri

PESO - The Cyclocommuter

2010-12-22 Thread frank theriault
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/cyclocommuter.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 from the

PESO - Scary-Ass Elf

2010-12-21 Thread frank theriault
Don't show this to your kids - they'll have nightmares: http://realcanadianhats.blogspot.com/2010/12/blog-post_2176.html Actually, it's Toronto bike messenger Dennis, one of several who have fun dressing for the season. From the Real Canadians Wearing Real Hats series. Hope you enjoy.

Re: PESO - coffee shop portrait

2010-12-21 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Dec 20, 2010 at 8:28 PM, paul stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: I really wanted to shoot this lady because she was very expressive. But she was quite close and I was in her field of vision. And of course, if she knew I was shooting her that would destroy the moment. So I shot

Re: Leica freedom train

2010-12-21 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Dec 21, 2010 at 1:51 AM, Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au wrote: Following on from Cotty's vid... I had vaguely heard this story but didn't know the details. http://www.kehblog.com/2010/12/leica-freedom-train.html New all about it, but still wonderful to read about. Thanks! cheers,

Re: PESO- The Best Smile Ever

2010-12-19 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 8:21 PM, Bong Manayon bongmana...@gmail.com wrote: Something to tug at your heart... http://bongmanayon.posterous.com/the-best-smile-ever How beautiful! Thanks for the photo and the story. I hope they get enough money to get their power back. cheers, frank --

Re: PESO at the Barbershop

2010-12-19 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Dec 13, 2010 at 9:45 PM, Michael Beacom mbea...@mac.com wrote: The Barbershop had its Christmas Party a couple of  Saturdays ago. Every one had a grand time, and I got a few images. http://www.flickr.com/photos/62343...@n00/ Comments and criticisms are welcome- All are very good, but

Re: 2 weeks

2010-12-19 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 7:14 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Whoo Hoo. Two week Christmas break. I need it this year. Now i have no excuse to NOT go on photo drives.:-) Yay! -f -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

PESO -King Spadina

2010-12-19 Thread frank theriault
Taken while waiting for the streetcar the other morning. I liked the light and the patterns of the rails. http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/king-spadina.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: PESO: It kind of sucks...

2010-12-19 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 4:41 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: When you're all grown up, but your feet still don't reach the floor. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12112199 k5 and DA* 60-250. ISO 6400, f5.6, 1/30th, 250 mm Camera did well for me here in terms of

Re: PESO 2010 - 225 - GDG

2010-12-19 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 6:08 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Cushy grain and noise or not but it works for me. It has the mood and all... Agreed. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: GESO - More Real Canadian Hats

2010-12-19 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 6:51 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: On 12/16/2010 2:00 PM, frank theriault wrote: Here are some recent faves: Enjoyed the thoroughly. Nice series you have building up in your blog, Frank. Thanks Boris, Christine, Dan and everyone else who responded

Re: PESO - The Construction Worker

2010-12-19 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 10:51 AM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Well, there's a subject a recognize.  Very nice portrait, Frank.  Love the Canadian Hat series.  Cheers, Christine Yes, I thought of you when I took it - that wonderful series you presented of the construction of

Re: PESO - The Construction Worker

2010-12-19 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 7:06 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: There's still room for improvement, Frank--it should be a Maple Leafs cap under the hard hat! I'm looking for a cap or hat of a real hockey team, not the Leafs [sic]. ;-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: PESO - Watching a Bike Go By

2010-12-19 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 5:28 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: REALLY like that one. Fabulous! So much to take in. The guy on the bus makes it. I agree about the guy on the streetcar (it does look like a bus in the pic). I dodged him and burned the lady behind him a bit, and I think that

Re: PESO - Noodle Time!

2010-12-19 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 6:50 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Lovely. Just a quick, fun snap. Thanks to all who looked and commented! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO 2010 - 226 - GDG

2010-12-19 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 11:12 AM, Christine Aguila cagu...@earthlink.net wrote: Lovely, Godfrey!  Great timing and composition.  Cheers, Christine I agree! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Cormorant of the day

2010-12-19 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 11:27 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: We've had a bit of snow today. Some pictures (first 4 here) including one of the hardiest PDMLer on a perch: http://www.web-options.com/Top12/ Wonderful photos! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri

Re: Peso With my Mommy

2010-12-19 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 7:54 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2010-simpson-bennett/album/slides/_PHC1073.html Our niece and her oldest. Very sweet! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

PESO - The Construction Worker

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
I got some Real Canadian Hats that I'm quite pleased with yesterday, but I feel that this one might be the best one yet: http://realcanadianhats.blogspot.com/2010/12/blog-post_18.html Scroll down to click on the image. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a

Re: PESO - Lost Hope

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 1:28 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Spotted last night on the commute home: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/lost-hope.html Comments welcome. cheers, frank that's really nice - I like it a lot. I bet the unripped poster was pretty good too.

Re: OT - Another bad break for a cyclist

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 9:38 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Wow, Frank, that is quite a story.  We all wish you a quick and complete recovery. Dan http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola Thanks to everyone for your comments and support. I'm quite lucky, as this

Re: PESO - The Construction Worker

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 8:07 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Ya, that kind or the ones that have ear flaps. I preferred the ear flap model my self. They all seem to be posing for you Frank, are you approching them. Yup! That's part of this game: Ask everyone's permission and

Re: Peso Grandma meets blackberry

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 8:01 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From this years family gathering. Erin tries to explain to her granny were the picture is coming from. http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2010-simpson-bennett/album/slides/_PHC1059.html D200 18-70 pop up flash. Photos are

Re: PESO: Gangster Car

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 1:50 AM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963entry=41 Comments, Suggestions, Criticisms and Abuse are Always Welcome. Har! Fun car, fun shot. Difficult exposure, well handled. cheers,

Re: OT - Another bad break for a cyclist

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 8:54 AM, Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote: snip Glad you're in good spirits over it all.  Having gone through a pretty severe wrist fracture, I know it can be awfully painful.  Hope they've given you some quality pharmaceuticals to take the edge off. snip Another

Re: PESO - Boulevard de Batignolles

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 10:51 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Walking toward Montmartre on a Sunday morning in Paris. (We got drenched when we got to Montmartre.) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12094378 (K7, FA 24-90) Gorgeous! Wouldn't work without the rain. We

Re: PESO - Pont Alexandre III

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 9:48 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: That image has a lot of character. Agreed! 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

Re: PESO - Lost Hope

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 9:30 AM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Ah ha! Even better then! ;-) -f -- 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 from the PDML,

PESO - Noodle Time!

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
New promo thing I noticed in Chinatown last night: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/noodle-time.html I thought it was fun. Hope you do, too. Comments welcome. cheers. frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Semi-OT: The Iconic Jazz Photos You Never Saw

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 12:09 AM, Walter Gilbert ldott...@gmail.com wrote:  Hi all, Just wanted to share this link with y'all and hope you enjoy it as much as I did. What is it about jazz that makes for such compelling photography?

Re: PESO: Shiny 'Vette

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 2:12 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: http://blogs.delphiforums.com/n/blogs/blog.aspx?nav=mainwebtag=djm1963entry=40 Comments, Suggestions, Criticisms and Abuse are Welcome. Lovely photo of an icon. I agree with Ken about the logo, but only a minor

Re: Peso Brother sandwich

2010-12-18 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 18, 2010 at 9:14 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From the Bennett side of the family. http://www.caughtinmotion.com/2010-simpson-bennett/album/slides/_PHC1048.html Fun family snap!! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson --

PESO - The Holy Grail

2010-12-17 Thread frank theriault
A cop hat: http://realcanadianhats.blogspot.com/2010/12/blog-post_17.html Scroll down to view. 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 from the

PESO - Lost Hope

2010-12-17 Thread frank theriault
Spotted last night on the commute home: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/lost-hope.html 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

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-17 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 7:04 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: Compromise Schompromise! It's a Goddardian critique of a society ill at ease in a globalising world, unready for change, where the Anglo-Saxon corporate ethic is framed in the crumbling decalage of the old structures. Something

Re: PESO: more birds

2010-12-17 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 11:06 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: I envy your location surrounding and their wildlife opportunities. Such will do much to hasten your complete recovery I'm sure! Very well done photos, Stan. Echo Paul and Jack! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: OT - Auschwitz: A Cameraman's Cut

2010-12-17 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 5:05 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Hi folks, Last month I went to Auschwitz and filmed a large school party on a visit there. Some might be interested to see a 22 minute film I put together - my personal thoughts about what I saw and filmed.

Re: Boris PESOs (trip to Negev)

2010-12-17 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 12:38 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: Hello there. My friends from MD came for a visit and asked to be taken out south... So we did. A series of PESOs for your critique and hopefully enjoyment.

Re: GESO - More Real Canadian Hats

2010-12-17 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 9:56 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Enjoyable series Frank. I see a book here. I see hat photos. ;-) I like the three new ones, just a ? or two. Thanks! 1: Are you asking people to take their photo. Yes. That's part of this game - ask everyone

Re: OT - Auschwitz: A Cameraman's Cut

2010-12-17 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 5:05 PM, Cotty cotty...@mac.com wrote: Hi folks, Last month I went to Auschwitz and filmed a large school party on a visit there. Some might be interested to see a 22 minute film I put together - my personal thoughts about what I saw and filmed.

Re: OT: Surgery follow-up

2010-12-16 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 9:30 PM, Stan Halpin s...@stans-photography.info wrote: After some processing delays and a bit of phone tag, I finally got the pathology results today from my prostate surgery 2+ weeks ago. All very positive - the cancer was contained within the body part they removed,

GESO - More Real Canadian Hats

2010-12-16 Thread frank theriault
Here are some recent faves: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/TQl2uK9Zq-I/HXY/_X5sAy0gKU8/s1600/cat.jpg http://tinyurl.com/26w8fws http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/TQi2zCzCOZI/HXQ/hH3oQhe1ENw/s1600/toby.jpg http://tinyurl.com/2b78lwa

Re: PESO - Elegance (daylight!)

2010-12-16 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 8:56 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: I looked out the window of the Paris cafe where we were having lunch, and noticed the scruffy building and the elegant clothes in the windows.  Then, it was just a matter of waiting for something colorful to enter the

PESO - Watching a Bike Go By

2010-12-15 Thread frank theriault
http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/watching-bike-go-by.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 from

Re: PESO - Waiting for the 501

2010-12-15 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 2:24 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote: I think she's probably English - she appears to have formed an orderly queue of one, to borrow George Mikes's phrase. Ha! Actually, I think she was Polish. Do they queue as well? I know that Montrealers queue ~very~ well.

Re: PESO - Waiting for the 501

2010-12-15 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 11:18 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Good capture. Thanks, Dave, and everyone else who commented. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

OT - Another bad break for a cyclist

2010-12-15 Thread frank theriault
Typing real slow as my left hand's in a splint with my middle fingers taped together. Broke a bone in my hand after a driver attacked me and threw me down on my bike (bent my seatpost as well!). Should be better in about a month - not a bad break, no surgery needed thank god. He cuts me off, I

Re: PESO - Window Shopping

2010-12-15 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 8:44 PM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Another nocturnal Paris scene from last month.  The home workstation is set up! One of these days, I'll surprise everyone with some daylight Paris pix! http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12094295 (K7, DA 16-45,

Re: PESO 2010 - Passing Chair - GDG

2010-12-15 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 6:10 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi ramar...@mac.com wrote: A new diptych ...  http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/5252142455/in/photostream/lightbox/ Brilliant! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: OT - Another bad break for a cyclist

2010-12-15 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Dec 15, 2010 at 9:14 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: snip Truck drivers tend to be a breed apart. snip Just so's y'all know, he wasn't a truck driver per se, he was just driving a small Toyota pick-up truck. It was a commercial vehicle. but it was 6:30 pm so I doubt he

PESO - Waiting for the 501

2010-12-14 Thread frank theriault
I swear to God, she stood there for 10 minutes, like a statue in the rain, waiting for the steetcar: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/waiting-for-501.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

Re: PESO - Waiting for the 501

2010-12-14 Thread frank theriault
On Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 7:33 AM, Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com wrote: She did move eventually, right Frank? A friend of hers came and they chatted (in Polish - there's a significant Polish population in our 'hood), then the streetcar came. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: PESO -- Trees and Stars

2010-12-12 Thread frank theriault
On Sat, Dec 11, 2010 at 6:38 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: On 12/11/2010 11:03 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 4:02 AM, P. J. Allingwebstertwenty...@gmail.com  wrote: I'm not sure if this is a high concept of I;m just high on fatigue. Terrific

PESO - December Rain

2010-12-12 Thread frank theriault
It's snowing just now (11pm), but earlier today it rained - a cold, dark, miserable December rain: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2010/12/december-rain.html Hope you enjoy (especially if you live in the Southern Hemisphere). :-) Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois

Re: 10th GFM-PDML Anniversary

2010-12-12 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Dec 12, 2010 at 3:19 AM, Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com wrote: Yep, yep, sure was Jos, just prior to my divorce! Lol. Co-incidence? Hmmm... ;-) cheers, frank, being very cheeky just now... -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

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