RE: GESO Iowa Farmland

2013-06-24 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Wow! Beautiful stuff. The last one, looking down the fenceline with the tractor, is amazing. Easily my favourite. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com Sent: June 24, 2013 6/24/13 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: GESO Iowa Farmland As soon as I hit the

PESO - Reading in the Rain

2013-06-23 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Sunny this weekend but several brief downpours punctuated our first weekend of summer. Glad the K10D is weather sealed. Some streeties must be colour: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/reading-in-rain.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments encouraged. Cheers, frank For me, the camera is

RE: GESO (22) - Balloon adventure

2013-06-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Gorgeous! --- Original Message --- From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com Sent: June 21, 2013 6/21/13 To: Pentax List pdml@pdml.net Subject: GESO (22) - Balloon adventure Yesterday we took our long-anticipated hot air balloon ride outside Philly.  We launched at ~0630, on a cool and clear

RE: PESO - Flamingo, late afternoon

2013-06-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Beautiful light! That along with the colours and composition make for a compelling photo. Thankfully, no hints of zoo-ness there, looks all natural. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com Sent: June 21, 2013 6/21/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: PESO: Cowgirl Poetry

2013-06-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
1) You are my hero. I'm taking bird, bike, beast and bloke photos (and not bird in the English slang sense) and here you are hanging around with beautiful young women taking beautiful photos. 2) Like this a lot. Yeah, seeing her eyes would be nice, but that would be a different photo (yes,

Re: PESO - The Early Bird

2013-06-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
. And believe me; I've tried. I've never been able to get quite that close. What lens did you use? -- Walt On 6/19/2013 6:21 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Extreme Robin action. Not for the squeamish or members of PETW (people for the ethical treatment of worms): http

Re: PESO - The Early Bird

2013-06-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
. And believe me; I've tried. I've never been able to get quite that close. What lens did you use? -- Walt On 6/19/2013 6:21 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Extreme Robin action. Not for the squeamish or members of PETW (people for the ethical treatment of worms): http

Re: PESO - The Early Bird

2013-06-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
, at least in my experience. And believe me; I've tried. I've never been able to get quite that close. What lens did you use? -- Walt On 6/19/2013 6:21 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Extreme Robin action. Not for the squeamish or members of PETW (people for the ethical treatment of worms

Re: OT GESO - Nighties

2013-06-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Agree with Bruce! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: June 22, 2013 6/22/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT GESO - Nighties I quite enjoyed your nightlife survey, Derby. But #1 is great! The timing is perfect. On

Re: PESO: Cowgirl Poetry

2013-06-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
probably arrange it in fairly short order. :) Thanks again. I do appreciate the input. -- Walt On 6/22/2013 10:24 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: 1) You are my hero. I'm taking bird, bike, beast and bloke photos (and not bird in the English slang sense) and here you are hanging around

RE: TYTimes blog: A lost interview with HCB

2013-06-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I don’t know if photography is an art or not an art. I have no idea of all this. cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com Sent: June 20, 2013 6/20/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: TYTimes blog: A lost interview with HCB

RE: TYTimes blog: A lost interview with HCB

2013-06-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Wonderful interview. Thanks for posting! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com Sent: June 20, 2013 6/20/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: TYTimes blog: A lost interview with HCB

Re: TYTimes blog: A lost interview with HCB

2013-06-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Love the guy. I tend to agree with much of what he says, or at least understand where he's coming from. He always considered himself a surrealist who happened to use a camera to realize his vision (I hesitate to use the term art). Towards the end of his life he stopped shooting altogether

Re: TYTimes blog: A lost interview with HCB

2013-06-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I think you're mistaken. HCB did reportage. Ansel Adams did landscapes. You're probably confusing them. Don't feel bad. It could happen to anyone. Cheers, frank, using attempted humour to cover his feelings of humiliation --- Original Message --- From: Bob W p...@web-options.com Sent: June

Re: TYTimes blog: A lost interview with HCB

2013-06-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
, at 21:39, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: He might have felt differently were he a landscape or nature photographer, but he never could be those, could he? He was a brilliant landscape photographer - even published a book of them. I had an HDC calendar with a couple

PESO - The Early Bird

2013-06-19 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Extreme Robin action. Not for the squeamish or members of PETW (people for the ethical treatment of worms): http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/the-early-bird.html?m=1 On the other hand there's the Martin Luther connection. Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank For

PESO - New Toronto Air Force

2013-06-19 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Here's Mike again, catching some air at the New Toronto skate park: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/06/new-toronto-air-force.html?m=1 At first I thought the pedestrian behind the bike was a bother but I think seeing the face (blurry and dark as it is - I did dodge it a bit) makes it a

Re: PESO - Female Ebony Jewelwing

2013-06-19 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Jewelwing Nice one, Frank! That is a female indeed - the white spots on the wingtips. Getting close to them can be a challenge - they can be elusive! I have not seen any yet this year, but I haven't gotten out much. Mark On 6/17/2013 11:15 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Feel free to correct me

Re: GESO: Alisa W. photo shoot -- 6/17/13 (50 images)

2013-06-19 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
(50 images) On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 8:57 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I love the Jewel meets Taylor Swift thing she has going on there. Wait, is this the same Knarf who trashed all 80's synthpop a few days ago? You shouldn't even _know_ who Jewel or Taylor Swift

Re: PESO - Blue Period

2013-06-19 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Blue Period On Thu, Jun 06, 2013, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Street artist seen in Toronto's (Bohemian) Kensington Market neighbourhood: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/blue-period.html?m=1 His art didn't do much

RE: GESO: Alisa W. photo shoot -- 6/17/13 (50 images)

2013-06-18 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Great work. The portraits are especially fetching. She seems so comfortable in front of the camera. I love the Jewel meets Taylor Swift thing she has going on there. Don't take this the wrong way (either of you) but she looks just a bit chunky or thick around the waist in the last several

RE: Up periscope! And what I've been doing...

2013-06-18 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Great photo!! And congrats to your son and the bride! I bet the slide show was amazing. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com Sent: June 17, 2013 6/17/13 To: Pentax List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Up periscope! And what I've been doing... Let's see... there

RE: GESO: Alisa W. photo shoot -- 6/17/13 (50 images)

2013-06-18 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I mispoke. It's the series where she's wearing the white top with pink flowers that I had a teeny issue with. The last photos in the blue outfit work very well. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com Sent: June 18, 2013 6/18/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Broken Rung

2013-06-18 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I carry several cormorants with me at all times. Who doesn't? cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com Sent: June 18, 2013 6/18/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Broken Rung Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Bruce Walker

RE: PESO: Rainbow

2013-06-18 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I can't explain why, but the cars in the parking lot actually work here. Wouldn't have thought so but they do. Maybe it's the juxtaposition with their banality against the rainbow. Gorgeous colours! Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com Sent: June

Re: PESO - Female Ebony Jewelwing

2013-06-18 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Female Ebony Jewelwing She's a bearty. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 17, 2013 at 11:15 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Feel free to correct me if I have it wrong but I think I have the species

PESO - Nick

2013-06-18 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Bumped into an old friend of mine in the Kensington Market area of Toronto the other day. As the warm weather approaches the Market is where downtowners go on the weekends: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/06/nick.html?m=1 Nick is a cinematographer who shoots exclusively with film,

RE: PESO: Father's Day

2013-06-17 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Beautiful! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: June 16, 2013 6/16/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Father's Day Every year, our prickly pear cactus burst into bloom to celebrate the event. Perhaps there is a

RE: PAW180 - Me

2013-06-17 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Terrific portrait. Wonderful, relaxed look, great lighting. Oh yeah, Happy Birthday! :-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: DagT li...@thrane.name Sent: June 16, 2013 6/16/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PAW180 - Me Turned 50 last week so it was time to see

RE: PESO - The Dance Recital

2013-06-17 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Oh man! Memories of my three as they made their way through Miss Ewald's Dance Academy! She was stern but fair. ;-) And because everybody and every class got a turn, one had to sit through an hour and a half of the other parents' irrepressibly cute kids 'til yours comes on for forty seconds

PESO - Female Ebony Jewelwing

2013-06-17 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Feel free to correct me if I have it wrong but I think I have the species (and gender) right: Males have the irredescent green bodies, females are brown or black with white spots at the wingtips. The males are much more spectacular but I only got a good look at two and it was windy as hell

RE: PESO: Proud Graduate

2013-06-17 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Love his facial expression! A fine photo of a (rightfully) proud young man. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: June 17, 2013 6/17/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Proud Graduate Another from the Dartmouth

RE: PESO - Broken Rung

2013-06-17 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
The colours, the simple composition, the intriguing reflections in the windows: What a spectacular photo! Belongs in a book or on a wall somewhere. Just brilliant. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org Sent: June 17, 2013 6/17/13 To:

RE: PESO: Protection

2013-06-17 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
It's like a science experiment gone horribly wrong. All that wasted beer... How's the phone working now, anyway? Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Charles Robinson charl...@visi.com Sent: June 17, 2013 6/17/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Protection

PESO - Trinity

2013-06-16 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
First posted this a couple of years ago bit it seems appropriate just now. It's been a rather soggy spring and although we had a delightfully warm, sunny day yesterday, it's back to soggy today: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2011/08/trinity.html?m=1 Enough folks have joined the list since

Re: camera for travel and hiking

2013-06-16 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Sounds like an amalgam of at least two Monty Python skits. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bob W p...@web-options.com Sent: June 16, 2013 6/16/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: camera for travel and hiking Whatever you buy, when you're in Norfolk don't let

Re: PESO: Quittin' Time on Sunday

2013-06-15 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
You Kentuckians certainly have a way with words. ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com snip As they say in these parts, The sun even shines on a dog's ass every once in a while. :) -- Walt On 6/14/2013 8:03 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: When I get

Re: PESO: Spring Fawn

2013-06-15 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 10:06 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Pretty little thing. Really like mom in there, too. I know you couldn't do anything about it, but it's a real shame about that fence. It's not that intrusive but certainly lets us

Re: PESO: Quittin' Time on Sunday

2013-06-15 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Bruce Cockburn is something of a Canadian icon who made a very conscious decision to not go down to the US for the big bucks. Very few of you south of the border will have likely heard of him. First solo albums he was a granola-crunching hippy folkie:

Re: PESO - Sailboat and Cormorant

2013-06-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
. On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 11:26 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I don't understand your question. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Sent: June 14, 2013 6/14/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject

RE: PESO: Quittin' Time on Sunday

2013-06-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
When I get my sunrise photos it's because I wake up early... ;-) That's absolutely beautiful, Walt! That golden field in the foreground is amazing - quite foreign to my local landscape of city, suburbia, Carolinian forest and Great Lake. Love it! Cheers, frank --- Original Message ---

RE: OT: Interesting Images of Birds in Flight

2013-06-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Wow! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: June 14, 2013 6/14/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT: Interesting Images of Birds in Flight

RE: PESO: Spring Fawn

2013-06-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Pretty little thing. Really like mom in there, too. I know you couldn't do anything about it, but it's a real shame about that fence. It's not that intrusive but certainly lets us know it's not in a forest. Still, a lively capture. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J.

RE: The iPHone video and more

2013-06-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Interesting stuff. Surprisingly noisy though! Well written article, cool video too. cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: June 14, 2013 6/14/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: The iPHone video and more The embargo is

RE: PESO: West Bay part deux

2013-06-14 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Great mood. Lovely, muted colours, very well composed. cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: kwal...@peoplepc.com Sent: June 14, 2013 6/14/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: West Bay part deux Another image taken on the West Bay of Grand Traverse Bay in

RE: June PUG is up

2013-06-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Another tremendous gallery (that I missed again; the road to hell, and all that...). Always hard to pick a favourite with so much quality and diversity but Ann's stood out. It's the reflection, I think. Beautiful colours and composition. Love it! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From:

RE: June PUG is up

2013-06-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Oops! Ann, I did love yours, but I actually meant to pick Bob Sullivan's as my favourite (hence the reference to reflections). cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org Sent: June 13, 2013 6/13/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject:

Re: PESO - Mike Does Air

2013-06-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Air That's some serious air all right. That looks like a pretty cool place to hang out too. I like! On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 11:05 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: There was a bike at the local skatepark on the weekend. I chatted with him for a bit and he agreed

Re: PESO - Portrait of a Tree Swallow

2013-06-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Portrait of a Tree Swallow On Jun 13, 2013, at 2:32 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I really didn't like what he was sitting on and most of the background sucked (even more than what you see here) but it seemed sharp enough to crop

Re: PAW179 - Swimming in the rain

2013-06-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Late commenting but I really liked it a great deal. As always. ;-) cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: DagT li...@thrane.name Sent: June 13, 2013 6/13/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PAW179 - Swimming in the rain Thanks Brian, Paul, Bob W, Ann and Bruce!

RE: GESO: Grandfather Mountain 2013

2013-06-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Damn you, Roberts, those are gorgeous! Miss GFM... Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com Sent: June 11, 2013 6/11/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: GESO: Grandfather Mountain 2013 I've put up a little gallery of shots from

Re: paw week 23-dog

2013-06-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
There's this really cool flow from the pooch's nose up towards the left of the frame following the open eye and ear and along his back. Meanwhile the other eye and ear are closed. Not explaining it well but it's cool. Rendering is really effective, too; it emphasizes that flow. Wonderful

PESO - Sailboat and Cormorant

2013-06-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
A cheap and transparent attempt to garner the cover shot for next year's Annual: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/sailboat-and-cormorant.html?m=1 Seriously, hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank Ps: for those of you who are unaware, the majestic Cormorant is the

RE: PESO 2013 - 051 - GDG

2013-06-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
It's as if, released from the constraints of focusing and sharpness, have nothing left but pure composition. Yeah, sounds like bullshit, but you get my drift. ;-) Moody, ethereal, quiet. Beautiful. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com Sent:

Re: PESO - Sailboat and Cormorant

2013-06-13 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: A cheap and transparent attempt to garner the cover shot for next year's Annual: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/sailboat-and-cormorant.html?m=1 Seriously, hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank Ps

Re: PESO - Looking In

2013-06-12 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yes, what Philip said. Very effective photo. Love the rendering. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Philip Northeast rnort...@bigpond.net.au Sent: June 12, 2013 6/12/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Looking In Simple but effective, I like the use of

Re: PESO - Mike Does Air

2013-06-12 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
and composition, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 11:05 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: There was a bike at the local skatepark on the weekend. I chatted with him for a bit and he agreed to let me take a few pix. Huge

RE: Just got the FA*80-200/2.8 back

2013-06-12 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yay! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com Sent: June 12, 2013 6/12/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Just got the FA*80-200/2.8 back The big gun just arrived back home after servicing by CRIS. Seems good as new and the price

RE: I have.....

2013-06-12 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Hmmm... Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Sent: June 12, 2013 6/12/13 To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net Subject: I have. . found my old Hannimex 300 f5.6 from my screw mount days (SP500). Wonder how that will work on my K-5. Dave

RE: PESO - Sad Old Bear

2013-06-12 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
More emotion than many people I know. ;-) Great light and expression makes a wonderful photo! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com Sent: June 11, 2013 6/11/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Sad Old Bear This is a sad old guy.

RE: Non-news story of the day: Kodak not making acetate

2013-06-12 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
The bastards. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com Sent: June 12, 2013 6/12/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Non-news story of the day: Kodak not making acetate There's a bit of panic going around the web as Kodak has

PESO - Portrait of a Tree Swallow

2013-06-12 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I really didn't like what he was sitting on and most of the background sucked (even more than what you see here) but it seemed sharp enough to crop in tight so that's what I did. This is less than 20% of the original frame:

RE: GESO The Brawley

2013-06-12 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
That's a wonderful set, Bruce! Your patrons must be very pleased with them. Where's The Brawley anyway? cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: June 12, 2013 6/12/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: GESO The Brawley So I

PESO - Mike Does Air

2013-06-11 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
There was a bike at the local skatepark on the weekend. I chatted with him for a bit and he agreed to let me take a few pix. Huge background issues on most of them due to spectators gathering but this one was okay (would have preferred to see some face):

Re: PESO - Grizzled Warrior

2013-06-11 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
to see the top of his head, though. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 11:16 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On my way back from the Lake on Saturday I heard the sounds of a sporting event coming from a pitch

Re: PESO - Grizzled Warrior

2013-06-11 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
at 11:16 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: On my way back from the Lake on Saturday I heard the sounds of a sporting event coming from a pitch at the local college. Turned out to be a local Aussie rules football league. By the sound of the accents lots of ex-pats

RE: PESO: Luke

2013-06-10 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Luke is obviously feeling the loss as well. Lovely, sad photo. Condolences to your wife and you. Regards, frank --- Original Message --- From: David Mann dmann...@gmail.com Sent: June 10, 2013 6/10/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Luke Last week was pretty hectic

Re: Peso Erin at one and 30

2013-06-10 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
And me! Beautiful pix, both of them. Erin has the most beautiful smile! Lovely. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com Sent: June 10, 2013 6/10/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Peso Erin at one and 30 Same here Dave!

Re: GESO: Water Wars

2013-06-10 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I don't remember how many kids on our block but other was a lot. During summer vacation Mom would boot me out the door and tell me not to come back until lunch (or dinner). At about noon or 6pm all the mothers would stick their heads out the window and yell for their kids to come home for

PESO - Grizzled Warrior

2013-06-10 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
On my way back from the Lake on Saturday I heard the sounds of a sporting event coming from a pitch at the local college. Turned out to be a local Aussie rules football league. By the sound of the accents lots of ex-pats from Down Under were playing. Watched for about fifteen minutes and my

RE: PESO 2013 - 050 - GDG

2013-06-10 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Beautifully composed, sublime light and shadows, timeless, wonderful! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com Sent: June 10, 2013 6/10/13 To: PAW Picture-A-Week project p...@micapeak.com, SeePhoto Talk seeph...@micapeak.com, BAPhotoShooters BAPA

RE: PESO: another merganser portrait

2013-06-09 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
When I first read your SL I thought, Hey, messengers are ~my~ thing!, then I opened it and saw the Kramer or waterfowl. ;-) Wonderful shot! Others have already mentioned the beautiful light. Love the colours of the water, too. Terrific photo! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From:

Re: OT: Why are Apple such a bunch of twats?

2013-06-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
My Android doesn't ask for credit card information when I download free apps. So despite your reasons, the real answer is because it's part of the deal but since there was no real negotiation of terms (here are the terms; either agree or don't use this phone, doesn't really count as

PESO - Head Badge (Fuji)

2013-06-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I know not all of you are bike guys or gals, but this is one of the loveliest head tube badges I've seen in while: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/06/head-badge-fuji.html?m=1 Most high end bikes don't sport head tube badges any more: they're needless weight and aerodynamically

Re:PESO - A Bench in Little Italy

2013-06-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
...@gmail.com Sent: June 7, 2013 6/7/13 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re:PESO - A Bench in Little Italy That photo says volumes about the ethnicity of the modern city. Great one. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 1 Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2013 03:31:32 + (UTC) From:knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria

RE: PESO - 'On West Bay'

2013-06-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Beautiful and moody. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: kwal...@peoplepc.com Sent: June 6, 2013 6/6/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - 'On West Bay' http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17416399 Taken on the West Bay of Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse

RE: PESO: 3704 Shrimp Basket (M-28/2.8)

2013-06-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yeah, looks real good. Wouldn't eat it, of course, but it still looks good. ;-) Terrific stuff, Walt. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Walt ldott...@gmail.com Sent: June 6, 2013 6/6/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: 3704 Shrimp Basket (M-28/2.8) I took

RE: Robert Capa's prints on show

2013-06-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Of course you can see something as art if you want. You can interpret it anyway you like, but I don't think he was an artist, he was a photographer - a photojournalist recording events. It is why it is so great, it is pure photography. I kind of agree. But I kind of don't. Would love to see

PESO - Zeitgeist

2013-06-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Cycling zeitgeist, anyway: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/zeitgeist.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity. -- Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Head Badge (Fuji)

2013-06-08 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
...@peoplepc.com Sent: June 8, 2013 6/8/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Head Badge (Fuji) I agree! Any idea how old the bike is? -Original Message- From: knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Head Badge (Fuji) I know not all of you

Re: PESO: Nightshot - American Pie III

2013-06-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Which is why a beret or Nepalese yak herder's hat works well. In hot sunny weather, I do require a bill or brim for the sun so I just don't shoot verticals in the summer. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bob W p...@web-options.com Sent: June 6, 2013 6/6/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

PESO - A Bench in Little Italy

2013-06-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
A sidewalk scene in one of Toronto's more interesting neighbourhoods: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/06/a-bench-in-little-italy.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and spontaneity. -- Henri

Re: PESO: Tiecoon

2013-06-06 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
This is a really interesting and fun series you've got started here. Have yet to comment on the shoe store, but both of these are wonderful shots. Very New York! Keep 'em coming! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: June 6, 2013 6/6/13

PESO - Blue Period

2013-06-05 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Street artist seen in Toronto's (Bohemian) Kensington Market neighbourhood: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/blue-period.html?m=1 His art didn't do much for me but I liked the overall scene. Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank For me, the camera is a sketch book, an

RE: Peso The baby Trumpeter swans are here

2013-06-05 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
All wonderful, second one is my fave. Cute little duffers, eh? You'll have fun chronicling their growth! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Sent: June 5, 2013 6/5/13 To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Petch Dianne dianne.pe...@yahoo.com, Barbara

RE: PESO x2 Dogs and man

2013-06-05 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Something about a panda and fixing problems. Guess I'll check in later. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: June 5, 2013 6/5/13 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO x2 Dogs and man The streeties continue ...

Re: Home again from Grandfather Mountain

2013-06-05 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Attic Window Peak. Didn't you drag me up there one year. I don't hike at all so I was quite happy to have made it up (and back). Spectacular to a newb like me. That beer sounds amazing. If I don't make it next year... Was thinking 'bout you guys all weekend. Was Gate Boy there? cheers, frank

RE: PESO - Surveillance

2013-06-05 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yup. Another good one. Is that a large wisp of fog curving across the top of the frame? Brilliant! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com Sent: June 4, 2013 6/4/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Surveillance And another:

Re: PESO: Nightshot - American Pie III

2013-06-05 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Someone on this list once said that the backwards tulip lens hood is the photographic equivalent to the backward facing baseball cap. cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: June 5, 2013 6/5/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject:

PESO - Barn Swallow

2013-06-04 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
At least I think that's what it is. Feel free to confirm or correct. Lots of these guy around but they're harder to catch than tree swallows as they don't seem to sit around as much. Early morning mist and fog required ISO 1600 so it's a bit softer than I'd like but I'm happy I have my first

Re: PESO x3 Sacrament ...

2013-06-04 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
When I'm on the street I figure that I just want to be like any other pedestrian. And the reality is that sometimes people notice me and make eye contact. So with a camera in hand if someone makes eye contact I think its fine to snap. That's just real life. Three terrific shots, Bruce!

Re: OT: using iPhones at the Chicago Sun-times

2013-06-04 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Who reads newspapers these days anyway? cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com Sent: June 4, 2013 6/4/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: using iPhones at the Chicago Sun-times Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I'm not so sure it

Re: OT Sometimes you've just got to ask why?

2013-06-04 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I'm amazed that you would say that, Doug. Cheers, frank the amazing (or is it the amazing frank?) --- Original Message --- From: Doug Brewer d...@alphoto.com thanks, I'll pass this along to my favorite Finn. Also, why is amazing now the default descriptor for all things photographic? It's a

RE: PESO - Lurk

2013-06-04 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Very disquieting and menacing. Love it! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Marco Alpert ma...@alpert.com Sent: June 4, 2013 6/4/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Lurk http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso2.html Comments, as always, welcomed. -Marco

RE: Flickr plugs Darren's thunderstorm photo

2013-06-04 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Well, that ~is~ a stunning picture. Well deserved, Darren. Congrats! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Matthew Hunt m...@pobox.com Sent: June 3, 2013 6/3/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Flickr plugs Darren's thunderstorm photo Saw a familiar photo promoted by

RE: PAW178 - Night swimming; 10:34pm

2013-06-03 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
You're killing us here! Bloody genius! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: DagT li...@thrane.name Sent: June 2, 2013 6/2/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PAW178 - Night swimming; 10:34pm http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html Pentax K-5,

RE: PESO 2013 - 048 - GDG

2013-06-03 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
The first one is especially compelling. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Godfrey DiGiorgi godfreydigio...@me.com Sent: June 2, 2013 6/2/13 To: PAW Picture-A-Week project p...@micapeak.com, SeePhoto Talk seeph...@micapeak.com, BAPhotoShooters BAPA baphotoshoot...@yahoogroups.com,

Re: PESO - Velveteen?

2013-06-03 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
... On 6/2/2013 12:29 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Had an excellent photography day yesterday. Started down at the Lake where the first thing I come across was this little guy having breakfast. He tolerated my presence long enough for me to sidle up for this one: http

RE: Few recent PESOs

2013-06-03 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Wow. Each so different but each wonderful! Three very strong photos. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com Sent: June 2, 2013 6/2/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Few recent PESOs I am hopelessly behind 2000+ unread messages...

RE: PESO odd couple

2013-06-03 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Love the Jeepster (although I always look for an old white guy wearing a fez when I see one). No matter; one of the more unique vehicles produced. Cool photo! cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: June 3, 2013 6/3/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List

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