Re: PESOs Cabin Fever Relief

2019-02-24 Thread Jack Davis
Wishing you well, Paul!
Perhaps readying the basement
would be a good way to spend today.
Best!

J
Sent from my iPhone

> On Feb 23, 2019, at 2:31 PM, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
> 
> Thanks Jack. I’m a bit better, but the forecast says we’re getting something 
> called a bomb cyclone tomorrow with 60 mph winds. Not looking forward to that.
> 
> Paul
> 
>> On Feb 23, 2019, at 5:10 PM, Jack Davis  wrote:
>> 
>> Nice! I'd imagine these catches lowered your fever some, huh Paul?
>> J
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Feb 23, 2019, at 1:53 PM, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Did some backyard birding to relieve winter cabin fever. Got a male downy 
>>> woodpecker, a female red-bellied woodpecker and a male dark-eyed junco. All 
>>> with the K-1, D FA 150-450 and DA 1.4X converter, 630 mm, f8, 1/800th.
>>> 
>>> https://www.photo.net/photo/18524523/Male-Downy-Woodpecker
>>> https://www.photo.net/photo/18524522/Female-Red-Bellied-Woodpecker
>>> https://www.photo.net/photo/18524521/Dark-Eyed-Junco
>>> 
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Re: PESOs Cabin Fever Relief

2019-02-24 Thread Subash Jeyan
very nice Paul. particularly liked the male downy woodpecker (sharp)
and the dark-eyed junco 

On Sat, 23 Feb 2019 16:53:33 -0500
Paul Stenquist  wrote:

> Did some backyard birding to relieve winter cabin fever. Got a male
> downy woodpecker, a female red-bellied woodpecker and a male
> dark-eyed junco. All with the K-1, D FA 150-450 and DA 1.4X
> converter, 630 mm, f8, 1/800th.
> 
> https://www.photo.net/photo/18524523/Male-Downy-Woodpecker
> https://www.photo.net/photo/18524522/Female-Red-Bellied-Woodpecker
> https://www.photo.net/photo/18524521/Dark-Eyed-Junco
> 
> Spring can’t come too soon!


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PESO: common kestrel

2019-02-24 Thread Subash Jeyan
a winter migrant from europe and northern africa. still here, though
the summer is well on its way...

http://something-feathered.in/2019/02/24/common-kestrel/

kp, sigma 150-500, @500mm, cropped slightly...

comments appreciated, subash

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Re: PESO: common kestrel

2019-02-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice framing, good detail. Our winter migrants from Canada and the attic 
sometimes linger as well. Juncos in particular.

Paul

> On Feb 24, 2019, at 6:55 AM, Subash Jeyan  wrote:
> 
> a winter migrant from europe and northern africa. still here, though
> the summer is well on its way...
> 
> http://something-feathered.in/2019 /02/24/common-kestrel/
> 
> kp, sigma 150-500, @500mm, cropped slightly...
> 
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Re: PESOs Cabin Fever Relief

2019-02-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Dan. And thanks to all who commented or had a look.

Paul

> On Feb 23, 2019, at 6:14 PM, Daniel J. Matyola  wrote:
> 
> Damn it, Paul.  You have done it again.
> 
> I haven't been able to even spot any nice birds here, and you keep coming
> up with these dazzling specimens.
> 
> All three are nice images, but I especially like the male Downy.  Excellent
> work, as usual.
> 
> Dan Matyola
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> 
> 
> On Sat, Feb 23, 2019 at 4:54 PM Paul Stenquist 
> wrote:
> 
>> Did some backyard birding to relieve winter cabin fever. Got a male downy
>> woodpecker, a female red-bellied woodpecker and a male dark-eyed junco. All
>> with the K-1, D FA 150-450 and DA 1.4X converter, 630 mm, f8, 1/800th.
>> 
>> https://www.photo.net/photo/18524523/Male-Downy-Woodpecker
>> https://www.photo.net/photo/18524522/Female-Red-Bellied-Woodpecker
>> https://www.photo.net/photo/18524521/Dark-Eyed-Junco
>> 
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Re: PESO: common kestrel

2019-02-24 Thread Jack Davis
Beautifully sharp, Subash!
Quality lens and photographer.

J

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> On Feb 24, 2019, at 3:55 AM, Subash Jeyan  wrote:
> 
> a winter migrant from europe and northern africa. still here, though
> the summer is well on its way...
> 
> http://something-feathered.in/2019/02/24/common-kestrel/
> 
> kp, sigma 150-500, @500mm, cropped slightly...
> 
> comments appreciated, subash
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GESO (10) - Palatine Hill

2019-02-24 Thread Rick Womer
Palatine Hill is the most central of the Seven Hills of Rome, and is littered 
with the ruins of ancient buildings,  The light was challenging late in the 
day, and it’s a modest collection:

https://rickwomer.smugmug.com/Italy-11-2018/Palatine-Hill/

Comments appreciated!

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Re: PESO: common kestrel

2019-02-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Another nice bird portrait, Subash.

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On Sun, Feb 24, 2019 at 6:56 AM Subash Jeyan  wrote:

> a winter migrant from europe and northern africa. still here, though
> the summer is well on its way...
>
> http://something-feathered.in/2019/02/24/common-kestrel/
>
> kp, sigma 150-500, @500mm, cropped slightly...
>
> comments appreciated, subash
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Re: GESO (10) - Palatine Hill

2019-02-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
That is a very nice little gallery, Rick>  It effectively transmits the
feeling of being there, and brings back fond memories our our last trip to
Rome.

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On Sun, Feb 24, 2019 at 11:49 AM Rick Womer  wrote:

> Palatine Hill is the most central of the Seven Hills of Rome, and is
> littered with the ruins of ancient buildings,  The light was challenging
> late in the day, and it’s a modest collection:
>
> https://rickwomer.smugmug.com/Italy-11-2018/Palatine-Hill/
>
> Comments appreciated!
>
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Re: GESO (10) - Palatine Hill

2019-02-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
Fascinating. The highly directional light worked well for you on some of these. 
Well seen.

Paul

> On Feb 24, 2019, at 11:49 AM, Rick Womer  wrote:
> 
> Palatine Hill is the most central of the Seven Hills of Rome, and is littered 
> with the ruins of ancient buildings,  The light was challenging late in the 
> day, and it’s a modest collection:
> 
> https://rickwomer.smugmug.com/Italy-11-2018/Palatine-Hill/
> 
> Comments appreciated!
> 
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Re: PESO 2019 - 015 - GDG

2019-02-24 Thread Rick Womer
Godfrey, that is a very powerful image. The lighting, colors, and poses work 
together very well, and the exhausted stare on the face of the dancer is the 
finishing touch.

Rick

> On Feb 18, 2019, at 9:40 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi  wrote:
> 
> Some might consider this NSFW although it's pretty tame. :-)
> 
>  https://flic.kr/p/2dqoK6X
> 
> It was 7am, the dance music was still reverberating through the Promenade… 
> 
> enjoy!
> G
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OT: The Last Great Race

2019-02-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
*The Iditarod sled-dog race begins*
The annual 1,000-mile trek
across
Alaska starts *Saturday*. Mushers

(i.e.,
human drivers) and their teams take off from Anchorage
.
Eight days, three hours, 40 minutes and 13 seconds is the time to beat

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Re: PESO 2019 - 015 - GDG

2019-02-24 Thread Paul Stenquist
A nice composition, well rendered.

Paul

> On Feb 24, 2019, at 1:02 PM, Rick Womer  wrote:
> 
> Godfrey, that is a very powerful image. The lighting, colors, and poses work 
> together very well, and the exhausted stare on the face of the dancer is the 
> finishing touch.
> 
> Rick
> 
>> On Feb 18, 2019, at 9:40 AM, Godfrey DiGiorgi  wrote:
>> 
>> Some might consider this NSFW although it's pretty tame. :-)
>> 
>> https://flic.kr/p/2dqoK6X
>> 
>> It was 7am, the dance music was still reverberating through the Promenade… 
>> 
>> enjoy!
>> G
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PESO 2019 - 016 - GDG

2019-02-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
A long and crazy week. Finally time to process more photos from the cruise...
I liked this display on the Promenade deck. 

  https://flic.kr/p/R9w2Ax
  
enjoy!
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Re: PESO: common kestrel

2019-02-24 Thread David J Brooks
Nice shot, well composed and sharp

Dave

On Sun, Feb 24, 2019 at 6:56 AM Subash Jeyan  wrote:
>
> a winter migrant from europe and northern africa. still here, though
> the summer is well on its way...
>
> http://something-feathered.in/2019/02/24/common-kestrel/
>
> kp, sigma 150-500, @500mm, cropped slightly...
>
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Re: PESO 2019 - 015 - GDG

2019-02-24 Thread David J Brooks
Wonderful shot

Dave

On Mon, Feb 18, 2019 at 9:41 AM Godfrey DiGiorgi  wrote:
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> Some might consider this NSFW although it's pretty tame. :-)
>
>   https://flic.kr/p/2dqoK6X
>
> It was 7am, the dance music was still reverberating through the Promenade…
>
> enjoy!
> G
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Re: PESO 2019 - 016 - GDG

2019-02-24 Thread David J Brooks
very nice colouful shot. Good use of thirds here.:-)

Dave

On Sun, Feb 24, 2019 at 2:49 PM Godfrey DiGiorgi  wrote:
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> A long and crazy week. Finally time to process more photos from the cruise...
> I liked this display on the Promenade deck.
>
>   https://flic.kr/p/R9w2Ax
>
> enjoy!
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Re: GESO (10) - Palatine Hill

2019-02-24 Thread David J Brooks
Excellent photos great gallery

Dave

On Sun, Feb 24, 2019 at 11:49 AM Rick Womer  wrote:
>
> Palatine Hill is the most central of the Seven Hills of Rome, and is littered 
> with the ruins of ancient buildings,  The light was challenging late in the 
> day, and it’s a modest collection:
>
> https://rickwomer.smugmug.com/Italy-11-2018/Palatine-Hill/
>
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PESO 2019 - 017 - GDG

2019-02-24 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Watching folks heading out for excursions while in port at Cozumel from our 
cabin's patio...

  https://flic.kr/p/2eUYdy6
  
enjoy!
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March PUG Countdown

2019-02-24 Thread Brian W
G'day all

A few early entries, which is good.

Theme: "Red".

Submit here: http://pug.komkon.org/submit/

Submission Guidelines here: http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html

Cheers
Brian

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Re: PESO 2019 - 017 - GDG

2019-02-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Great use of an unusual PoV!  I think that the yellow in the LR corner
(life boat?) adds contrast and interest.  Well seen and composed.

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On Sun, Feb 24, 2019 at 4:07 PM Godfrey DiGiorgi 
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> Watching folks heading out for excursions while in port at Cozumel from
> our cabin's patio...
>
>   https://flic.kr/p/2eUYdy6
>
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OT: For those who photograph raptors

2019-02-24 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
http://digg.com/video/hawk-attack-yorkie

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Re: PESO: common kestrel

2019-02-24 Thread Subash Jeyan
On Sun, 24 Feb 2019 15:15:41 -0500
David J Brooks  wrote:

> Nice shot, well composed and sharp

thank you Dave and everyone who had a look/commented. appreciate it...


> On Sun, Feb 24, 2019 at 6:56 AM Subash Jeyan 
> wrote:
> >
> > a winter migrant from europe and northern africa. still here, though
> > the summer is well on its way...
> >
> > http://something-feathered.in/2019/02/24/common-kestrel/
> >
> > kp, sigma 150-500, @500mm, cropped slightly...



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Re: GESO (10) - Palatine Hill

2019-02-24 Thread Alan C
Well you certainly rose to the challenge, Rick. An excellent GESO and no 
crowds at that late hour. The Water Garden has survived well except that 
grass has replaced the water. Your images are as close as I'm ever 
likely to get to exotic European destinations.


Alan C

On 24-Feb-19 06:49 PM, Rick Womer wrote:

Palatine Hill is the most central of the Seven Hills of Rome, and is littered 
with the ruins of ancient buildings,  The light was challenging late in the 
day, and it’s a modest collection:

https://rickwomer.smugmug.com/Italy-11-2018/Palatine-Hill/

Comments appreciated!

Rick



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