Re: PESO - Pond Hockey

2015-02-16 Thread Knarf
Thanks Steve. I never played pond hockey growing up in Montreal. It was all outdoor hockey though. Winters were cold enough - with very few thaws - that we could play from December to February. Thanks to everyone who commented. Sorry for slow reply. Phone crashed and just now getting K9

Re: PESO - Pond Hockey

2015-02-10 Thread steve harley
of the ice hockey matches on ponds and on the Kennebec river, so instead i took up ice hikey - including a memorable ten-mile circumnavigation of Swan Island your shot shows what in my locale was an atypical condition — the ice is thick, but not snow-covered; on the Kennebec this usually only occurred

Re: PESO - Pond Hockey

2015-02-09 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Welcome back Frank! That is an interesting image, as one would expect from you. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Feb 9, 2015 at 9:44 PM, Rick Womer rickpic...@gmail.com wrote: Great to see you back, Knarf, and I like the pic! I never played pond hockey

Re: PESO - Pond Hockey

2015-02-09 Thread Bulent Celasun
Really pleased to hear from you, Frank! I, for one missed your photos. Your last one reminded me of also my childhood; I was lucky to be found under 2 meters of snow! Bulent - http://patoloji.gen.tr http://celasun.wordpress.com/

Re: PESO - Pond Hockey

2015-02-09 Thread Rick Womer
Great to see you back, Knarf, and I like the pic! I never played pond hockey, but when we were kids we used to skate on a long pond on my grandmother's farm outside Albany, NY. The photo doldrums have affected me, too--I shot 7 (uninspired) frames the whole month of January; but went out

Re: PESO - Pond Hockey

2015-02-08 Thread Christine Aguila
That’s nice, Frank—has an intriguing yesteryear look to it. I haven’t been inspired either. My plan is to clean up my Lightroom catalogue, review where I’ve been with my photography, make a few photo books, and hopefully set some new skill goals, which would take me in new and exciting

Re: PESO - Pond Hockey

2015-02-08 Thread Ken Waller
Nice to have you back. Agreed. Interestingly, on a lake just west of me, they're holding an annual Pond Hockey tournament. The organizers cleared spots for 19 hocker rinks, with teams from the midwest attending , resulting in a weekend championship. Kenneth Waller http

Re: PESO - Pond Hockey

2015-02-07 Thread Paul
Good to see you back. Reminds me of my early years as well. It's nice to see kids having fun outside without it having to be organized. There's certainly value in all the organization, but there's value it just going out and the participants doing the organizing. A friend of mine was

Re: PESO - Pond Hockey

2015-02-07 Thread Alan C
Hi again, Frank. To me that is quite astonishing having never experienced a freeze. It was 39°C here yesterday. Alan C -Original Message- From: knarf Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2015 2:30 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: PESO - Pond Hockey Back after a long hiatus. I am

Re: PESO - Pond Hockey

2015-02-07 Thread David J Brooks
brings back fond memories On Sat, Feb 7, 2015 at 7:30 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Back after a long hiatus. I am in the middle of my longest and deepest photographic drought ever. I still carry my camera with me everywhere. I just don't see anything worth taking a picture of.

Re: PESO - Pond Hockey

2015-02-07 Thread Bob W-PDML
Nice to have you back. And an enjoyable photo too, kind of outside time. If it's any consolation I haven't been taking pictures recently either - too much other stuff going on. B On 8 Feb 2015, at 00:30, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Back after a long hiatus. I am in the middle

Re: PESO - Pond Hockey

2015-02-07 Thread Jack Davis
Pleased to hear from you, Frank! Well done shot, as has always been the case. Jack Sent from my iPhone On Feb 7, 2015, at 4:30 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Back after a long hiatus. I am in the middle of my longest and deepest photographic drought ever. I still carry my

Re: PESO - Pond Hockey

2015-02-07 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com: Back after a long hiatus. I am in the middle of my longest and deepest photographic drought ever. Well, you know the PDML is the Hotel California so we knew you'd be back... I still carry my camera with me everywhere. I just don't see anything

PESO - Pond Hockey

2015-02-07 Thread knarf
Back after a long hiatus. I am in the middle of my longest and deepest photographic drought ever. I still carry my camera with me everywhere. I just don't see anything worth taking a picture of. Just not inspired I guess. But a couple of weekends ago I walked down by the lake. It's been cold

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-24 Thread Joseph McAllister
On Feb 23, 2014, at 06:54 , John wrote: Well, The Boston Bruins started playing in the 20's I can't seem to find a good date for when Olympic Hockey started but 1975 seems like a very late date for the entry of hockey as an Olympic event. I will admit that for a a long time, ice

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-24 Thread knarf
I've always thought Finland is one of the coolest places on earth. Disproportionate number of great hockey players (one can see why) and incredible race car drivers (all that winter rallying?). Beautiful scenery, too. Cheers, frank On 23 February, 2014 8:01:26 PM EST, John johnsess

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-23 Thread John
Well, The Boston Bruins started playing in the 20's I can't seem to find a good date for when Olympic Hockey started but 1975 seems like a very late date for the entry of hockey as an Olympic event. I will admit that for a a long time, ice hockey was a northeast thing. But then. I live

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-23 Thread Chris Mitchell
I have a distant family connection with (ice) hockey in Canada. I'm related to the Stanley family who created the Stanley Cup. My 3 times great grandfather was the 13th Earl of Derby and it was his grandson, the 16th Earl who donated the cup during his time as Governor General to Canada

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-23 Thread Bob W-PDML
On 23 Feb 2014, at 22:11, Chris Mitchell chris.mitch...@which.net wrote: I have a distant family connection with (ice) hockey in Canada. I'm related to the Stanley family who created the Stanley Cup. My 3 times great grandfather was the 13th Earl of Derby and it was his grandson, the 16th

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-23 Thread John
lofty Your treetops so tall Finland, Finland, Finland Finland has it all, Finland has it all Michael Palin Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 4:01 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: You're right, it is nationalism. Hockey is part

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-23 Thread John
Didn't even notice. You did say first *organized* ice hockey game. On 2/22/2014 4:40 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Doh. Make that 1875 in Montreal. But you knew that. On Feb 22, 2014, at 4:31 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: It seems as though the first organized ice hockey

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-23 Thread John
On 2/23/2014 5:26 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: Your curate had this stroke of luck: His granddad invented the puck. To show he was manly The Reverend Stanley Taught nice English girls how to pray. B Need I say it, *MARK*! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-22 Thread mike wilson
On 21/02/2014, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Men's. Women's. Canada vs. USA. 'Nuff said... This doesn't count as politics? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-22 Thread Christine Aguila
Congrats to Canada for their wins. Cheers, Christine On Feb 21, 2014, at 5:48 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Men's. Women's. Canada vs. USA. 'Nuff said... :-) Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Well, that's about as surprising as the Dutch wins in speed skating. G Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On 21/02/2014, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Men's. Women's. Canada vs. USA. 'Nuff said... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-22 Thread Darren Addy
On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 9:05 AM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: On 21/02/2014, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Men's. Women's. Canada vs. USA. 'Nuff said... This doesn't count as politics? Strictly speaking, it is Nationalism (not politics). The Olympics has been used

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-22 Thread knarf
The Americans always have strong teams and you always bring your best game to us. For a hundred years or more hockey has been our game. While we weren't watching the rest of the world (the cold world, anyway) started playing and improving and all of a sudden thirty years ago guys with names

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-22 Thread knarf
You're right, it is nationalism. Hockey is part of the soul of the country so winning is a big deal. And no, not much to gloat about. Except maybe universal health care. ;-) Cheers, frank On 22 February, 2014 2:47:44 PM EST, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 9

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
And friendly people. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 4:01 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: You're right, it is nationalism. Hockey is part of the soul of the country so winning is a big deal. And no, not much to gloat about

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Michael Palin Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 4:01 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: You're right, it is nationalism. Hockey is part of the soul of the country so winning is a big deal. And no, not much to gloat about. Except maybe

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
It seems as though the first organized ice hockey game may have been played in Montreal in 1975. It was probably a variant of field hockey type games played in Ireland and Scotland. Oxford University in the UK started playing ice hockey in 1885. Yale and John Hopkins in the U.S. started

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
Doh. Make that 1875 in Montreal. But you knew that. On Feb 22, 2014, at 4:31 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: It seems as though the first organized ice hockey game may have been played in Montreal in 1975. It was probably a variant of field hockey type games played

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-22 Thread Brian Walters
Quoting knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com: Many cities and towns lay claim to holding the first hockey game. Halifax thinks they had it. Montreal does, too. A very plausible theory has the first game in Kingston, Ontario between Montreal's McGill University (an alma mater of mine, which

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-22 Thread knarf
Many cities and towns lay claim to holding the first hockey game. Halifax thinks they had it. Montreal does, too. A very plausible theory has the first game in Kingston, Ontario between Montreal's McGill University (an alma mater of mine, which is why it's likely true) and Royal Military

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-22 Thread Bill
On 22/02/2014 3:01 PM, knarf wrote: You're right, it is nationalism. Hockey is part of the soul of the country so winning is a big deal. And no, not much to gloat about. Except maybe universal health care. That and we are us and not anyone else. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-22 Thread Bill
On 22/02/2014 3:31 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: It seems as though the first organized ice hockey game may have been played in Montreal in 1975. That was the year we let the Washington Capitals in. It seems Washington getting involved in something always changes everything. -- PDML Pentax

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
And, to tie this to another thread, the Washington Capitals featured that great Rusyn hockey player, Peter Bondra. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 7:04 PM, Bill anotherdrunken...@gmail.com wrote: On 22/02/2014 3:31 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-22 Thread Alan C
Almost certainly of military origin in Canada. Introduction of the puck must have been the defining moment. A fast furious sport today. However, Ladies (Field) Hockey is much more pleasing to the eye. I'm sure Larry would agree! Alan C -Original Message- From: knarf Sent: Sunday

OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-21 Thread knarf
Men's. Women's. Canada vs. USA. 'Nuff said... :-) Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-21 Thread John
Bite me! On 2/21/2014 6:48 PM, knarf wrote: Men's. Women's. Canada vs. USA. 'Nuff said... :-) Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML,

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-21 Thread Ken Waller
Total Olympic medals ! nuff said :+) Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: OT - Olympic Hockey Men's. Women's. Canada vs. USA. 'Nuff said... :-) Cheers, frank “Analysis kills

Re: OT - Olympic Hockey

2014-02-21 Thread Stanley Halpin
On Feb 21, 2014, at 6:48 PM, knarf knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Men's. Women's. Canada vs. USA. 'Nuff said... :-) Cheers, frank “Analysis kills spontaneity.” -- Henri-Frederic Amiel Aren’t you the one who keeps reminding us to avoid religious or political discussions

GESO - Hockey Night in Mimico

2011-11-27 Thread frank theriault
For all you non-Canucks out there, Hockey Night in Canada is the title of our televised Saturday night hockey game - as important a bit of our culture as there is. Mimico is next to my suburb of New Toronto, so I toted my camera over there to the arena to catch some girl's hockey so I could put

Re: GESO - Hockey Night in Mimico

2011-11-27 Thread David J Brooks
in the shot, and crop later. Dave On Sun, Nov 27, 2011 at 12:05 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: For all you non-Canucks out there, Hockey Night in Canada is the title of our televised Saturday night hockey game - as important a bit of our culture as there is.  Mimico is next

Re: Peso Hockey stick

2011-05-16 Thread Boris Liberman
On 5/15/2011 15:31, David J Brooks wrote: What happens to hockey sticks at the end of the season/play-offs. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13122552 As an ex goal tender, i can relate. K10D, D FA 50-200 AF 360 with -1.5 for fill (very overcast and rainy day. Well, may be next season

Peso Hockey stick

2011-05-15 Thread David J Brooks
What happens to hockey sticks at the end of the season/play-offs. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13122552 As an ex goal tender, i can relate. K10D, D FA 50-200 AF 360 with -1.5 for fill (very overcast and rainy day. -- Documenting Life in Rural Ontario. www.caughtinmotion.com http

Re: Peso Hockey stick

2011-05-15 Thread Jack Davis
LOL..David! Jack --- On Sun, 5/15/11, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Subject: Peso Hockey stick To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Barbara Brooks bbaro...@gmail.com, Petch Dianne dianne.pe...@yahoo.com Date: Sunday, May 15, 2011, 5:31 AM

Re: Peso Hockey stick

2011-05-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
Reminds me of a goaltender we had in high school. With him in net, the door was always open. On Sun, May 15, 2011 at 8:31 AM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: What happens to hockey sticks at the end of the season/play-offs. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13122552 As an ex

Re: GESO: Hockey, the morning after

2011-01-19 Thread Boris Liberman
Well, the last time I saw ice hockey on TV was many years ago in another country. But your photos immediately reminded me how violent this sport really is. It is that of finesse and of tremendous physical power necessary to perform well. Thanks for sharing! On 1/16/2011 7:58 PM, Elizabeth

Hockey geso

2011-01-18 Thread Elizabeth Masoner
Thanks for the kind comments all -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

RE: minor league hockey, was: Re: OT Rolleicord + Nikon M90 FG

2011-01-18 Thread John Sessoms
From: William Robb On 18/01/2011 7:50 PM, Don Guthrie wrote: I always thought canikons was a minor league hockey team. No, that's Maple Loafs. Speaking of minor league hockey teams, apparently the NHL All Star game is coming to our own Carolina Hurricanes home ice, RBC Center

Re: Hockey, the morning after

2011-01-17 Thread David J Brooks
: GESO: Hockey, the morning after Well, part of a gallery anyway.  I took a lot more photos than I realized I had taken so it will take a while to edit them all...especially since I have to go to a birds of prey flight show shoot this afternoon. http://lizmasoner.wordpress.com/2011/01/16

Re: GESO: Hockey, the morning after

2011-01-17 Thread frank theriault
this afternoon. http://lizmasoner.wordpress.com/2011/01/16/hockey-the-morning-after/ Impressive! 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 PDML, please

Re: GESO: Hockey, the morning after

2011-01-17 Thread Christine Nielsen
Nice! It looks like you were able to get some pretty good angles on the game, even without access to the penalty box. I'm still going through my photos from my own all-hockey weekend, but here's my current fave... For no other reason that it was an awesome save by our girl: http://inielsen.com

GESO: Hockey, the morning after

2011-01-16 Thread Elizabeth Masoner
Well, part of a gallery anyway. I took a lot more photos than I realized I had taken so it will take a while to edit them all...especially since I have to go to a birds of prey flight show shoot this afternoon. http://lizmasoner.wordpress.com/2011/01/16/hockey-the-morning-after/ ~Liz http

Re: GESO: Hockey, the morning after

2011-01-16 Thread Cory Waters
anyway. I took a lot more photos than I realized I had taken so it will take a while to edit them all...especially since I have to go to a birds of prey flight show shoot this afternoon. http://lizmasoner.wordpress.com/2011/01/16/hockey-the-morning-after/ ~Liz http://lizmasoner.wordpress.com

Re: GESO: Hockey, the morning after

2011-01-16 Thread Jack Davis
Good stuff no matter what happened the night before..if you remember. #20 should be allowed a front row position at team meatings. ;) Jack --- On Sun, 1/16/11, Elizabeth Masoner lizmaso...@bellsouth.net wrote: From: Elizabeth Masoner lizmaso...@bellsouth.net Subject: GESO: Hockey

Re: GESO: Hockey, the morning after

2011-01-16 Thread Steven Desjardins
Nice work. I'm not surprised you took many pictures. Hockey is fast paced and your tendency is to go click, click, click. It's also one way to guarantee a bunch of good ones. On Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 1:24 PM, Jack Davis jdavi...@yahoo.com wrote: Good stuff no matter what happened the night

Re: Hockey, the morning after

2011-01-16 Thread Christine Aguila
-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2011 11:58 AM Subject: GESO: Hockey, the morning after Well, part of a gallery anyway. I took a lot more photos than I realized I had taken so it will take a while to edit them all...especially since I have to go to a birds of prey

Hockey photography

2011-01-13 Thread Elizabeth Masoner
Ok guys, Living in the deep south of the US (Alabama) I rarely get to photograph hockey games. Anyone have any tips for shooting location around the rink? It's a small arena and general admission so I'll be able to move around a bit. I've shot from over the glass in the past but thought I might

Re: Hockey photography

2011-01-13 Thread Jack Davis
Got a protective mask for yourself and your camera? 8-{ Jack --- On Thu, 1/13/11, Elizabeth Masoner lizmaso...@bellsouth.net wrote: From: Elizabeth Masoner lizmaso...@bellsouth.net Subject: Hockey photography To: pdml@pdml.net Date: Thursday, January 13, 2011, 11:45 AM Ok guys, Living

Re: Hockey photography

2011-01-13 Thread Christine Nielsen
Liz, I find myself shooting hockey more often than I'd prefer, actually, since my daughter plays. :) You might be shooting a faster-moving game than her U10 team usually plays, but the same challenges apply for finding a good angle, I'm guessing. If you can get close to the bench, where

Re: Hockey photography

2011-01-13 Thread Paul Stenquist
I've only shot hockey a couple of times, but on those occasions I found the glass was too scratched for shoot-through shots. (It's actually lexan plastic I believe.) I generally shot from a spot high in the stands, using a longer zoom, like th 60-250. Once I was allowed to shoot from

Re: Hockey photography

2011-01-13 Thread Christine Nielsen
Where in AL are you? We lived there for a year when my husband was in the AF, but I don't think I ever saw a rink in Montgomery...except there was one at the mall... On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 3:42 PM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Liz, I find myself shooting hockey more often than

Re: Hockey photography

2011-01-13 Thread Mat Maessen
On Thu, Jan 13, 2011 at 2:45 PM, Elizabeth Masoner lizmaso...@bellsouth.net wrote: Living in the deep south of the US (Alabama) I rarely get to photograph hockey games.  Anyone have any tips for shooting location around the rink? It's a small arena and general admission so I'll be able to move

Re: Hockey photography

2011-01-13 Thread Elizabeth Masoner
Thanks for the hockey tips all. This is a college game so I'm betting my only chance for shooting from the boards without glass will be during warm up. Christine, I'm in Shelby County (about an hour south of B'ham). The rink is in Pelham. The only rink in Montgomery is still the mall

Re: Hockey photography

2011-01-13 Thread John Sessoms
Something kind of cool semi-related to hockey. A little girl who got a chance to sing the National Anthem at a professional game. The microphone failed her just as she began her finale, but after a second or so, the crowd picked it up and carried her through. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

Re: Hockey photography

2011-01-13 Thread David J Brooks
Well, living in hockey central i have shot a few games if not 1 more than few for sure. I never used my Pentax gear, no fast long lenses at the time, but i used my Nikon D2H and 70-200f2.8 VR or a few were done with the D200. I set ISO at 1250, shutter at 1/125 to 1/250 if possible

Re: Hockey photography

2011-01-13 Thread Christine Nielsen
Christine, I'm in Shelby County (about an hour south of B'ham).  The rink is in Pelham.  The only rink in Montgomery is still the mall and the base is still full of construction (I'm sure it was when you were there too). Ah. It's been 15 years, but not much has changed, I guess... So, I have

Re: Hockey photography

2011-01-13 Thread Elizabeth Masoner
Auburn of course. But we'll be sitting on the Alabama side this time around (group discount for a bunch of homeschoolers). Of course, my teenager is for Alabama because, she says, red and white make pink. On 1/13/11 6:11 PM, Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net wrote: Christine, I'm in

Re: Hockey photography

2011-01-13 Thread Elizabeth Masoner
Thanks. It's mostly location I'm trying to figure out. On 1/13/11 6:09 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: Well, living in hockey central i have shot a few games if not 1 more than few for sure. I never used my Pentax gear, no fast long lenses at the time, but i used my Nikon

Re: Hockey photography

2011-01-13 Thread Christine Nielsen
Haha! Excellent! I have 4 hockey games to attend between now Sunday night... tournament time... we should reconvene share pics when it's all over. My girl is goalie all weekend, so if I can focus on photography instead of the score, it will be better for everyone involved... :) -c On Thu

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 - The Hockey Fan

2010-12-23 Thread Jack Davis
Another fine addition to your blog. Your shots all consistently show excellent exposure. Jack --- On Thu, 12/23/10, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - The Hockey Fan To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date

Re: PESO - The Hockey Fan

2010-12-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
Great series Frank! And you need some Hockey represenation. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 6:44 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: 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

Re: PESO - The Hockey Fan

2010-12-23 Thread Steven Desjardins
Bruins fans aren't that thrilled either, but not to the point of hatred. ;-) nice shot. On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 8:31 AM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote: Great series Frank!  And you need some Hockey represenation.  Regards,  Bob S. On Thu, Dec 23, 2010 at 6:44 AM, frank theriault

Re: PESO - The Hockey Fan

2010-12-23 Thread David J Brooks
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 in Toronto, so this lad is taking

Re: PESO - The Hockey Fan

2010-12-23 Thread Christine Aguila
Looking good. Good kid expression, Frank. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2010 6:44 AM Subject: PESO - The Hockey Fan I've posted several new ones

Re: Photographing Ice Hockey: K-x vs. K20D

2010-05-24 Thread Larry Colen
On 5/23/2010 1:38 PM, Robert Jordan wrote: My questions are: should I consider selling my K20D and buying a K-x? Can I shoot at 6400 with a K-x and get quality shots? What would I lose by replacing the K20D with the K-x? Together, the K-x and the K20 are almost everything I need in a

Re: Photographing Ice Hockey: K-x vs. K20D

2010-05-24 Thread Doug Franklin
On 2010-05-24 13:27, Larry Colen wrote: Probably pretty good. Though for what it would cost you to sell your K20 and pick up the new top of the line Pentax next fall, you could probably keep your K20 and pick up a K-x today. No kidding. I'm thinking more in terms of getting a K7 when the new

Photographing Ice Hockey: K-x vs. K20D

2010-05-23 Thread Robert Jordan
I have been reading the recent K-7 thread with great interest. I have a K20D. From September 2009-March 2010 I took at least 10,000 exposures at my son's hockey games, shooting from either a penalty box or behind the bench, using a DA 50-135 2.8, shooting with an aperature priority setting

Re: Photographing Ice Hockey: K-x vs. K20D

2010-05-23 Thread Adam Maas
On Sun, May 23, 2010 at 4:38 PM, Robert Jordan forbe...@yahoo.com wrote: I have been reading the recent K-7 thread with great interest. I have a K20D.  From September 2009-March 2010 I took at least 10,000 exposures at my son's hockey games, shooting from either a penalty box or behind

Re: Photographing Ice Hockey: K-x vs. K20D

2010-05-23 Thread Bruce Dayton
with great interest. RJ I have a K20D. From September 2009-March 2010 I took at least RJ 10,000 exposures at my son's hockey games, shooting from either a RJ penalty box or behind the bench, using a DA 50-135 2.8, shooting RJ with an aperature priority setting of 2.8 and ASA of either RJ 800-1600 or 1600

Re: Peso April Hockey III

2008-04-08 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 8:41 PM, Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, Is he a real hockey player? Looks like he has all his teeth! He just had them in at the time.:-) Regards, Bob S. (You should know that I'm excited that the Blackhawks will do TV broadcasts for all games

Re: Peso April Hockey II

2008-04-08 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 1:44 PM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 5:47 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7137809 From the same game, but down at my end. Great shot, Dave. Perfect timing - on your part

Re: Peso April hockey

2008-04-07 Thread Christine Aguila
Dave: Nice action shot. I agree with Bruce about he puck. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 5:22 PM Subject: Re: Peso April hockey Thanks Bruce. Dave On Sun

Peso April Hockey II

2008-04-07 Thread David J Brooks
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7137809 From the same game, but down at my end. Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Peso April Hockey II

2008-04-07 Thread Bruce Dayton
Dave, You are pretty good at this stuff. Maybe you should start shooting hockey like you do horses. Nice work, again. -- Best regards, Bruce Monday, April 7, 2008, 2:47:44 AM, you wrote: DJB http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7137809 From the same game, but down at my end. DJB Dave

Re: Peso April Hockey II

2008-04-07 Thread David J Brooks
, i'll look into it more, for extra income. On my own or try and get on as a shooter. Knowing the game helps to.:-) Dave On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 1:15 PM, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave, You are pretty good at this stuff. Maybe you should start shooting hockey like you do horses

Peso April Hockey III

2008-04-07 Thread David J Brooks
I'm on a roll. :-) This is a local business owner and his daughter. He was the one who told me about the game. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7137811 Got them as they came off for an ice pad flood. I was thinking of asking her to move the cage, but, this is hockey.:-) Dave

Re: Peso April hockey

2008-04-07 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 7:31 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Attended a charity hockey game Friday night, for some local kids who have recently lost their parents. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7137801 I used to do thios in my younger days. I don't think i could

Re: Peso April Hockey II

2008-04-07 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 5:47 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7137809 From the same game, but down at my end. Great shot, Dave. Perfect timing - on your part and the goalie's. Hey, how about my Habs, eh? :-) cheers, frank -- Sharpness

Re: Peso April Hockey III

2008-04-07 Thread David J Brooks
/photo?photo_id=7137811 Got them as they came off for an ice pad flood. I was thinking of asking her to move the cage, but, this is hockey.:-) Dave -- Equine Photography www.caughtinmotion.com http://brooksinthecountry.blogspot.com/ Ontario Canada -- Equine Photography

Re: Peso April Hockey III

2008-04-07 Thread frank theriault
was thinking of asking her to move the cage, but, this is hockey.:-) Hey, Randy Bachman plays hockey! http://www.nndb.com/people/014/62825/bachman-sm.jpg It's a cool pic, Dave. Real human content. He's so obviously proud of her - that comes through loud and clear from the pic. Good one

Re: Peso April Hockey III

2008-04-07 Thread Christine Aguila
PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net; Harry Bolton [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Barbara Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 07, 2008 12:44 PM Subject: Re: Peso April Hockey III Opps. D200, 70-200 vr f2.8, 1/40 at f3.2 iso 1600 PSCS adjustments. Dave On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 1:41 PM, David J

Re: Peso April Hockey III

2008-04-07 Thread David J Brooks
. :-) This is a local business owner and his daughter. He was the one who told me about the game. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7137811 Got them as they came off for an ice pad flood. I was thinking of asking her to move the cage, but, this is hockey.:-) Hey, Randy

Re: Peso April Hockey III

2008-04-07 Thread David J Brooks
blush Thank you/blush At f3.2 and using the 200 end of the lens i think helps the back ground. A lot of crap in a hockey rink.:-) Dave On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 3:48 PM, Christine Aguila [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dave: I haven't been on the list long, so I haven't seen all the nice photos

Re: Peso April hockey

2008-04-07 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 1:47 PM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, Apr 6, 2008 at 7:31 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Attended a charity hockey game Friday night, for some local kids who have recently lost their parents. http://photo.net/photodb/photo

Peso April Hockey IV-Slapshots

2008-04-07 Thread David J Brooks
Sorry gang, but i have about 1/2 dozen of these i really like.:-) http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=7143725 Co-ed team, some sons and daughters playing with the Dad's. My only wish was i had shot a tad earlier to get her stick in the shot. This is the girls in the father daughter shot.

Re: Peso April Hockey III

2008-04-07 Thread Bob Sullivan
Dave, Is he a real hockey player? Looks like he has all his teeth! Regards, Bob S. (You should know that I'm excited that the Blackhawks will do TV broadcasts for all games next year. The founder, Bill Wirtz, died last year and his son Rocky is bringing the club out of the dark ages. We're

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