RE: PESO - Close Encounter

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Those infamous five tones have been ringing in my head since I looked at your 
photo yesterday.

Oddly, I had a dream last night that I floated up to a large mothership and 
when I woke up this morning I had an unusual oily discharge "down there".

More than a coincidence?

No matter, it's a really  cool photo. Looks like a very impressive thing!

cheers,
frank, sitting on an inflated rubber doughnut



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From: Brian Walters 
Sent: June 23, 2013 6/23/13
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Subject: PESO - Close Encounter

G'day all

Another one from my USA trip:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP3205-K5-1-peso.html

http://tinyurl.com/mcr4k47


Comments, criticism most welcome.



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PESO - Reading in the Rain

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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,
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Re: TYTimes blog: A lost interview with HCB

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Probably Gassman. He did much of HCB's darkroom work.

Cheers,
frank

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From: Mark Roberts 
Sent: June 22, 2013 6/22/13
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Subject: Re: TYTimes blog: A lost interview with HCB

Bob W wrote:

>On 22 Jun 2013, at 21:39, "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 of his landscape photos in it.
They were brilliant. Made me wonder who made his prints for him as I
gather he didn't do his own darkroom work.
 
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Re: TYTimes blog: A lost interview with HCB

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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,
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From: Bob W 
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He was a brilliant landscape photographer - even published a book of them.

B

> [...]
> 
> --- Original Message ---
> 
> From: Mark Roberts 
> Sent: June 22, 2013 6/22/13
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Subject: Re: TYTimes blog: A lost interview with HCB
> 
> Paul Stenquist wrote:
> 
>> HCB is someone whose work I admire greatly but whose opinions about 
>> photography, art and life for that matter I often find strange and 
>> lacking in substance.
> 
> My sentiments exactly. I absolutely love much of his work.
> Hearing/reading him talk about it always sours me on him.
> 
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Re: TYTimes blog: A lost interview with HCB

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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 (except "snapshots" 
for personal purposes). He drew, sketched, painted. The camera was no longer 
any use to him.

Hey, I can see why he says what he does about photography schools and 
photojournalism. Geez, he invented himself as he went along. He was pure 
spontaneity with a camera. You can't teach that. And even if you could it 
wasn't there to teach when he was shooting. 

He might have felt differently were he a landscape or nature photographer, but 
he never could be those, could he?

He always had a knack for being where the action was, but not to capture it as 
newsworthy event. That was secondary. The event, like the camera, was a means 
of expressing his surrealism.

I probably am not expressing myself well (probably?) but I totally get him. And 
I mostly agree although I recognize that much of what he says applies only to 
him and not the general public or other photographers.

Cheers,
frank


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From: Mark Roberts 
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Paul Stenquist wrote:

>HCB is someone whose work I admire greatly but whose opinions about 
>photography, art and life for that matter I often find strange and 
>lacking in substance.

My sentiments exactly. I absolutely love much of his work.
Hearing/reading him talk about it always sours me on him.
 
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RE: TYTimes blog: A lost interview with HCB

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Wonderful interview. 

Thanks for posting!

cheers,
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http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/20/henri-cartier-bresson-living-and-looking/?smid=tw-share&_r=1



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RE: TYTimes blog: A lost interview with HCB

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"I don’t know if photography is an art or not an art. I have no idea of all 
this."

cheers,
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http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/20/henri-cartier-bresson-living-and-looking/?smid=tw-share&_r=1



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Re: PESO: Cowgirl Poetry

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Hey Walt, the crop (or lack thereof) isn't a "flaw". You just haven't tried it 
yet on this photo. 

Yeah "cropping in the camera" is most often preferred but not always possible. 

The crop I'm proposing isn't a drastic one and should be very do-able without 
screwing up anything. But who knows, it might not work and you'll prefer this 
framing.

Cheers,
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From: Walt 
Sent: June 22, 2013 6/22/13
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Subject: Re: PESO: Cowgirl Poetry

Thank you, Frank!

She was definitely a cute little young lady. She and her mother both 
seem pleased with the photos I got, and her mother informed me that she 
definitely wants me to do her fall portraits later this year.

Looks like the crop is the biggest flaw in the image -- though the lack 
of softness in the grass is something I wish I'd picked up on before, as 
well. So, the shot still  needs a bit of work, but I do like the mood I 
was able to capture.

As for your birds, bikes, beasts and blokes, I like the work you're 
doing and if you're enjoying it, that's the important thing. And I 
suspect if you really wanted to do shots of pretty girls, you could 
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 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, there's frank stating the obvious again). My point is, 
> this works and creates (or should I say "captures") great mood. Pose, outfit, 
> background, light all work together here.
>
> I ~might~ crop just a bit off the left. That space does nothing and getting 
> her a bit more off-centre would make things even more interesting imho. Peel 
> just a bit (equal amounts to maintain the "north/south" balance you have now) 
> off the top and bottom so you keep the same frame dimensions you have now.
>
> I think that might be effective, but hell, it's a wonderful photo as is.
>
> Cheers,
> frank
>
> --- Original Message ---
>
> From: Walt 
> Sent: June 21, 2013 6/21/13
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Subject: PESO: Cowgirl Poetry
>
> Here's a shot from a session I picked up through the mother of the girl
> I photographed earlier in the week.
>
> http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9102768906/
> K-5, F50/1.7, f/2.2, 1/400 sec, ISO 100
>
> I think that's my favorite of the bunch. I'll be selecting my other
> favorites for posting on flickr over the next few days rather than
> inflict the full set on everyone before I've had the chance to cull the
> weakest ones.
>
>
> -- Walt
>


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Re: OT GESO - Nighties

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Agree with Bruce!

cheers,
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From: Bruce Walker 
Sent: June 22, 2013 6/22/13
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Subject: Re: OT GESO - Nighties

I quite enjoyed your nightlife survey, Derby. But #1 is great! The
timing is perfect.

On Sat, Jun 8, 2013 at 8:10 PM, Derby Chang  wrote:
>
> Our show at the library had an artist talk yesterday, which was lots of fun.
> People who weren't related to us actually turned up.
>
> Afterwards, I went off do replenish the archive with some night streeties
>
> http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/13/06/nighties/index.html
>
> I know I shouldn't let little things get to me. But sometime during the
> nighties, the main dial on the OM-D popped off. Turns out this is a common
> problem. Oh well. Maybe Olympus will send me a free spare.
>
>
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Re: PESO - The Early Bird

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Yes it does work! I recall when you posted it as a PESO.

Nice sharp photo of a bird with attitude.

So you said 300mm + 1.4x converter? How far were you away?

cheers,
frank

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From: "P.J. Alling" 
Sent: June 22, 2013 6/22/13
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Subject: Re: PESO - The Early Bird

Yea, that's because it points to the file on my local machine and not to 
the page at my dropbox account.  This should work.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/PESO%20--%20tinytrex.html

On 6/22/2013 11:34 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
> Link wouldn't work for me.
>
> Cheers,
> frank
>
> --- Original Message ---
>
> From: "P.J. Alling" 
> Sent: June 21, 2013 6/21/13
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Subject: Re: PESO - The Early Bird
>
> I don't know what Frank used but for this one I used the A*300mm f4.0
> with 1.7x AF converter and cropped quite a bit.
>
> file:///D:/Dropbox/Public/PESO/PESO%20--%20tinytrex.html
>
> It was a while ago but IIRC the bird was quite some ways away.
>
>
> On 6/21/2013 11:40 AM, Walt wrote:
>> Great catch, Frank! It's really tough to get a good shot of a robin,
>> 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):
>>>
>>> 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 me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and
>>> spontaneity." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson
>>
>


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Re: PESO - The Early Bird

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Link wouldn't work for me.

Cheers,
frank

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Sent: June 21, 2013 6/21/13
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Subject: Re: PESO - The Early Bird

I don't know what Frank used but for this one I used the A*300mm f4.0 
with 1.7x AF converter and cropped quite a bit.

file:///D:/Dropbox/Public/PESO/PESO%20--%20tinytrex.html

It was a while ago but IIRC the bird was quite some ways away.


On 6/21/2013 11:40 AM, Walt wrote:
> Great catch, Frank! It's really tough to get a good shot of a robin, 
> 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):
>>
>> 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 me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and 
>> spontaneity." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson
>
>


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Re: PESO - The Early Bird

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M 200mm f4.0. 

I dunno, maybe 10 feet away? Maybe less. I gotta get pretty close for the birdy 
close-ups I get. Have to very stealthy. Well, not stealthy because I'm often in 
the open, more that I have to be very slow, quiet and deliberate. And be 
prepared for the little guys to flit off before I get the shot I want. 

But some days I manage a keeper or two if I'm lucky. Other days (like today), 
nothing. Oh well, day not half over yet. Left the Lake, heading downtown for 
urban grit. Different approach required.  ;-)

Thanks for the comment, Walt. And thanks to all who looked and commented. Much 
appreciated!

Cheers,
frank

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From: Walt 
Sent: June 21, 2013 6/21/13
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Subject: Re: PESO - The Early Bird

Great catch, Frank! It's really tough to get a good shot of a robin, 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):
>
>   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
>
>   
>
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RE: PESO: Cowgirl Poetry

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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, there's frank stating the obvious again). My point is, 
this works and creates (or should I say "captures") great mood. Pose, outfit, 
background, light all work together here.

I ~might~ crop just a bit off the left. That space does nothing and getting her 
a bit more off-centre would make things even more interesting imho. Peel just a 
bit (equal amounts to maintain the "north/south" balance you have now) off the 
top and bottom so you keep the same frame dimensions you have now.

I think that might be effective, but hell, it's a wonderful photo as is.

Cheers,
frank

--- Original Message ---

From: Walt 
Sent: June 21, 2013 6/21/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: PESO: Cowgirl Poetry

Here's a shot from a session I picked up through the mother of the girl 
I photographed earlier in the week.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9102768906/
K-5, F50/1.7, f/2.2, 1/400 sec, ISO 100

I think that's my favorite of the bunch. I'll be selecting my other 
favorites for posting on flickr over the next few days rather than 
inflict the full set on everyone before I've had the chance to cull the 
weakest ones.


-- Walt

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RE: PESO - Flamingo, late afternoon

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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

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From: Darren Addy 
Sent: June 21, 2013 6/21/13
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Subject: PESO - Flamingo, late afternoon

http://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/9104396736/

Taken during my granddaughter's first trip to the Henry Doorly Zoo.

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RE: GESO (22) - Balloon adventure

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Gorgeous!

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From: Rick Womer 
Sent: June 21, 2013 6/21/13
To: Pentax List 
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 morning with some mist and high clouds.  
1:20 and about 9 miles later the pilot dropped us quickly but gently into a 
remarkably small suburban yard, threading between trees and power lines.  
Impressive.

Six passengers and the pilot were stuffed into a space about 5 x 6 ft--cozy.  I 
had just enough room to turn 90 degrees and change lenses.

Photographically the trip was challenging:  since quarters were so tight and we 
stayed fairly close to the ground (it was calm above ~1000 ft, as the other 
balloon learned the hard way), I mostly used my 10-17 fisheye.  The wide field 
of view was nice in the cramped quarters, but the distortion was sometimes 
troublesome.  This especially affected shots of the balloon above us--it is a 
beautiful sight, having this gigantic colorful sunlit gasbag above one, but the 
distortion makes it look about the size of a beach ball.

Enough blather!  The gallery is here:

http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=1055134

Comments much appreciated!

Cheers,

Rick


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Re: PESO - Blue Period

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Thanks Aahz! I liked the blue door there as well.

Glad you enjoyed, trust you had a lovely trip.

Thanks to all who commented on this one. Sharp and in colour. What's the world 
coming to?

cheers,
frank

--- Original Message ---

From: Aahz Maruch 
Sent: June 19, 2013 6/19/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
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 for me but I liked the overall scene.

The echo of blue between painting and background door really makes it.

(Still way behind after the cruise, leaving for Portland today and will
probably get farther behind...)
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Re: GESO: Alisa W. photo shoot -- 6/17/13 (50 images)

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Frankie says "Relax!"

I didn't trash all 80s synth pop. Yeah there was a lot of shite out there but 
some of it was fun, dance-able stuff that was just well-written pop: Human 
League, Gary Newman, Soft Cell, Howard Jones all come to mind as having 
recorded pretty decent tunes.

My beef was with Cockburn. He was still writing good tunes but synth pop wasn't 
doing him or his music justice. Sure, Lovers in a Dangerous Time was a catchy 
tune (horrible video!) but his later acoustic versions are s much better:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRv8G7i0Dio&feature=youtube_gdata_player

As for my iPod (actually my portable music is on my Android) I can assure you 
that you will find neither Beyonce nor Rihanna there. Bach, Elgar, Copland, 
Charlie Parker, Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, Miles, Steely Dan, Sleater-Kinney, 
Shone Knife, Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, yes, lots of Bruce Cockburn. However 
synth pop, R&B and hip-hop are under-represented (that is to say: not there).

;-)

cheers,
frank 


--- Original Message ---

From: Bruce Walker 
Sent: June 19, 2013 6/19/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: Re: GESO: Alisa W. photo shoot -- 6/17/13 (50 images)

On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 8:57 AM, 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 are, let
alone what they look like.

You've been outed, man. You secretly have Beyonce and Rihanna on your
iPod -- admit it! And it wouldn't surprise me to hear that you are a
big Depeche Mode fan too.

Does Frankie Go To Hollywood? ;-)

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Re: PESO - Female Ebony Jewelwing

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Thanks, Mark!

There's one bend in Etobicoke Creek (several kilometres from my house) where 
they seem to hang out. I'm hoping to get out that way again this summer and 
spend a whole afternoon in that one spot. I do like this photo but I think I 
can do better.

If nothing else it will be a nice afternoon out among the trees and the creek.

Thanks to all who looked and thanks to Mark and Dan for commenting.

Cheers,
frank

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From: Mark C 
Sent: June 19, 2013 6/19/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: Re: PESO - Female Ebony 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 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 when the male landed near me so I couldn't get a sharp one.
>
> Then I cranked up the ISO to 1600 for a fast shutter speed (I think this was 
> 1/320th) and narrow aperture (f11) for dof. I think I could have gone f16 
> here as the tail is not as sharp as I'd like.
>
> And yes, it is noisy.
>
> Still, it's one of the nicer Jewelwings I've gotten:
>
>   http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/female-ebony-jewelwing.html?m=1
>
> Not Mark C. quality but we're working on it. Maybe next weekend I'll head 
> over to Etobicoke Creek again. I know what I have to work on.
>
> ;-)
>
> Hope you
>
> "For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and 
> spontaneity." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson


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PESO - New Toronto Air Force

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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 
stronger photo than the previous one I showed where Mike's face is covered:

 http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/06/mike-does-air.html?m=1

Thoughts? Preferences?

Hope you enjoy!

cheers,
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PESO - The Early Bird

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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,
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PESO - Nick

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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, mostly documentary 
shorts, often bicycle related. One of his shorts was featured in last year's 
Toronto BFF (Bike Film Festival). 

An interesting guy with an expressive face.

Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.

Cheers,
frank 

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Re: PESO - Female Ebony Jewelwing

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Thanks, Dan! They are beautiful insects. Hope to get a male soon; they are 
spectacular! Just have to get one to sit still long enough...

;-)

Cheers,
frank 

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From: "Daniel J. Matyola" 
Sent: June 18, 2013 6/18/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
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
 wrote:
> 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 when the male landed near me so I couldn't get a sharp one.
>
> Then I cranked up the ISO to 1600 for a fast shutter speed (I think this was 
> 1/320th) and narrow aperture (f11) for dof. I think I could have gone f16 
> here as the tail is not as sharp as I'd like.
>
> And yes, it is noisy.
>
> Still, it's one of the nicer Jewelwings I've gotten:
>
>  http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/female-ebony-jewelwing.html?m=1
>
> Not Mark C. quality but we're working on it. Maybe next weekend I'll head 
> over to Etobicoke Creek again. I know what I have to work on.
>
> ;-)
>
> Hope you
>
> "For me, the camera is a sketch book, an instrument of intuition and 
> spontaneity." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson
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RE: PESO: Rainbow

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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


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From: John Sessoms 
Sent: June 18, 2013 6/18/13
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Subject: PESO: Rainbow

http://www.flickr.com/photos/jb_sessoms/9082077094/lightbox/

We had rainstorms pass through while I was out at my Tuesday night "folk"
music circle. Nice sunset just about the time we got finished. I was
standing around in the parking lot talking to one of the guys when I
noticed the rainbow. It took a tiny bit of digging under the passenger
seat, but I finally found my old Canon A60.

It's almost 10 years old now and only 2MP, but it's still working. But I
think that's not going to be true for too much longer.

One of my local pushers has both the Nikon Coolpix 7100 & Canon
Powershot G15 that were mentioned in the earlier (semi-hijacked) thread
about point 'n shoot photography; has them both in stock.

No Pentax except for a used *ist-Ds.

He had the Nikon out on the shelf as a demo, so I took a quick look at
it. I didn't ask him to pull the G15 out of a box since he was kind of
busy with another customer who was actually buying a D600, 24-85 &
70-200f/4. Figured I could come back later & take a look at it.

Plus, I want to get by the other local shop tomorrow and see if they've
got them & compare the prices. The other shop is the one the owner told
me he was talking to Pentax to see if he could get to carry them again.

The D600 makes me wish Pentax would get their shit together and offer a
full-frame DSLR. The D600 doesn't quite do it for me, but it's almost
there and it might be what I have to settle for if Pentax can't get me
what I want.

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Re: PESO - Broken Rung

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I carry several cormorants with me at all times. Who doesn't?

cheers,
frank

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From: Mark Roberts 
Sent: June 18, 2013 6/18/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: Re: PESO - Broken Rung

Brian Walters wrote:

>Quoting Bruce Walker :
>
>> ... and a cormorant in.
>
>I'm fairly certain that cormorants are uncommon in New Mexico

That's why I usually keep a spare one in my camera bag.
 
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RE: GESO: Alisa W. photo shoot -- 6/17/13 (50 images)

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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 
Sent: June 18, 2013 6/18/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: GESO: Alisa W. photo shoot -- 6/17/13 (50 images)

I woke up today with an itch to take some photos and decided, what the 
hell -- I'll see if I can find someone to pose for me. So, I updated my 
Facebook status to see if anyone might be interested. Shortly 
thereafter, I got a response from a friend of mine who's been telling me 
for quite a while that she wants me to photograph her daughter. She was 
ready to get it underway within two hours, but I told her I had to make 
some arrangements with a friend of mine to see if I could use his place 
to take some shots and that we ought to shoot for the early afternoon, 
just to give him a little bit of notice. I called, he agreed, and we all 
went out there and started shooting. This is the product after my 
initial run-through of the more easily workable shots:

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157634187251295/

All shot with the K-5 and F50/1.7 with my recently purchased flash unit 
attached. I didn't bother with any wireless stuff as I wanted to play it 
safe and didn't want any big surprises. Also, I didn't realize until I 
got home that I'd had the diffuser in my pocket the whole time. So, some 
of the shots came out a tad harsh, but overall, I have to say I'm pretty 
pleased with what I was able to do. All shots were done hand-held with 
manual flash.

Comments appreciated.

Thanks!

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

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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 photos. I don't get the feeling 
from the other photos that she is that way but the combination of her outfit 
and some of the shooting angles is not flattering to my eyes.

Otherwise a tremendous set. Wonderful photos of a very pretty young woman.

Cheers,
frank

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From: Walt 
Sent: June 18, 2013 6/18/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: GESO: Alisa W. photo shoot -- 6/17/13 (50 images)

I woke up today with an itch to take some photos and decided, what the 
hell -- I'll see if I can find someone to pose for me. So, I updated my 
Facebook status to see if anyone might be interested. Shortly 
thereafter, I got a response from a friend of mine who's been telling me 
for quite a while that she wants me to photograph her daughter. She was 
ready to get it underway within two hours, but I told her I had to make 
some arrangements with a friend of mine to see if I could use his place 
to take some shots and that we ought to shoot for the early afternoon, 
just to give him a little bit of notice. I called, he agreed, and we all 
went out there and started shooting. This is the product after my 
initial run-through of the more easily workable shots:

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/sets/72157634187251295/

All shot with the K-5 and F50/1.7 with my recently purchased flash unit 
attached. I didn't bother with any wireless stuff as I wanted to play it 
safe and didn't want any big surprises. Also, I didn't realize until I 
got home that I'd had the diffuser in my pocket the whole time. So, some 
of the shots came out a tad harsh, but overall, I have to say I'm pretty 
pleased with what I was able to do. All shots were done hand-held with 
manual flash.

Comments appreciated.

Thanks!

-- Walt

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

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Great photo!!

And congrats to your son and the bride!

I bet the slide show was amazing.

Cheers,
frank

--- Original Message ---

From: Rick Womer 
Sent: June 17, 2013 6/17/13
To: Pentax List 
Subject: Up periscope! And what I've been doing...

Let's see... there was a week of business travel (in a snowy Minnesota 
April)... and a strenuous week on the inpatient service... I shot a couple of 
events at church, and the retirement party of one of my wife's colleagues... 


and oh, yeah, our son got married with a fabulous wedding and reception this 
past Saturday.

For the rehearsal dinner, I went through my ~20,000 slides from his birth in 
1988 to when I got the istD in 2005, and then went through 8 years of digital 
pix in LR.  I chose about 450 slides, and shot them with a copy setup 
consisting of a light box, tripod, my K-5, my 50/2.8 macro lens, and a remote.  
Then in LR I touched up about 100 pix, added about 50 that the bride's mother 
sent, and assembled a slide show of the two of them from infancy onwards that 
ran continuously through the rehearsal dinner.  Lots of work, but worth every 
minute!

Here's one of my favorite shots, of our son with my cousin, 25 years ago:

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17428750&size=lg

It's really good to be back; though Thursday morning I have a balloon ride 
scheduled, then a trip to Cape May for a couple of days next week.

Cheers,

Rick

 
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RE: PESO: Protection

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It's like a science experiment gone horribly wrong. 

All that wasted beer...

How's the phone working now, anyway?

Cheers,
frank 

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From: Charles Robinson 
Sent: June 17, 2013 6/17/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: PESO: Protection

Some foolishness with the new iPhone case and some drinking having taken place, 
it ended up with my daughter submerging my iPhone5 into a glass of beer in 
order to take a picture of herself through the beer.

I'd bragged that the case was submersible... and what the heck I even 
encouraged her to do it.

Makes for a funny picture:

http://charles.robinsontwins.org/photos/2013/K5__3033.jpg

Unfortunately, it couldn't find a focus lock so we don't get to see her all 
amber-tinted...

 -Charles

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RE: PESO - Broken Rung

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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

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From: Brian Walters 
Sent: June 17, 2013 6/17/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: PESO - Broken Rung

G'day all

Just a simple scene but the colour combination attracted me.

Taken at Ghost Ranch near Abiquiu, New Mexico, during my recent  
western USA tour.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1370864/PESO/slides/_IGP0329-Q-1-peso.html

http://tinyurl.com/ks28upf


Pentax Q with 5-15mm zoom.

Comments appreciated.



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RE: PESO: Proud Graduate

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Love his facial expression!

A fine photo of a (rightfully) proud young man.

Cheers,
frank

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From: "Daniel J. Matyola" 
Sent: June 17, 2013 6/17/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: PESO: Proud Graduate

Another from the Dartmouth College Commencement last week:
http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17426699&size=md

Dartmouth, my alma mater, was chartered in 1769 as a school for Native
Americans.  It soon took sons of English colonists as well, when few
natives enrolled.  Over the past 30 years, the school has greatly
expanded its recruiting of Native American students.  The stole worn
by this graduate represents the Native Americans at Dartmouth student
organization.

Comments are invited.

Dan Matyola
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PESO - Female Ebony Jewelwing

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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 when the male landed near me so I couldn't get a sharp one.

Then I cranked up the ISO to 1600 for a fast shutter speed (I think this was 
1/320th) and narrow aperture (f11) for dof. I think I could have gone f16 here 
as the tail is not as sharp as I'd like.

And yes, it is noisy.

Still, it's one of the nicer Jewelwings I've gotten:

 http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/female-ebony-jewelwing.html?m=1

Not Mark C. quality but we're working on it. Maybe next weekend I'll head over 
to Etobicoke Creek again. I know what I have to work on.

;-)

Hope you  

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RE: PESO - The Dance Recital

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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 of prancing.

Then another hour of others' kids because it would be rude to leave early.

Those were the days...

;-)

Well that's a fine document of such an event, George. And despite my tongue in 
cheek recollections doesn't one feel proud as punch when your little Pavlova is 
up there being a swan? As you should because she did GREAT!

Terrific photo!

cheers,
frank

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From: George Sinos 
Sent: June 17, 2013 6/17/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: PESO - The Dance Recital

A snapshot of my cute Granddaughter and a lot of blather about
improving your chances of getting a better photo under poor lighting.

This was taken with my compact point-n-shoot because "professional
cameras" weren't allowed.  My guess is they want you to buy the
official photographs.

They don't allow video either.  You can buy the official video, too.



gs

George Sinos

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www.GeorgeSinos.com

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RE: PAW180 - Me

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Terrific portrait. Wonderful, relaxed look, great lighting. 

Oh yeah, Happy Birthday!

:-)

cheers, 
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From: DagT 
Sent: June 16, 2013 6/16/13
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Subject: PAW180 - Me

Turned 50 last week so it was time to see if anything had changed. :-)
http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html
Pentax K-5, DA*55mm, 1/100s, f/2.8, ISO100, Tripod, Remote control. 


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RE: PESO: Father's Day

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Beautiful!

cheers,
frank

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From: "Daniel J. Matyola" 
Sent: June 16, 2013 6/16/13
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Subject: PESO: Father's Day

Every year, our prickly pear cactus burst into bloom to celebrate the
event.  Perhaps there is a (not too deeply) hidden message in that.

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17425643&size=md
Comments are invited.

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Re: camera for travel and hiking

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Sounds like an amalgam of at least two Monty Python skits.

Cheers,
frank

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From: Bob W 
Sent: June 16, 2013 6/16/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: Re: camera for travel and hiking

Whatever you buy, when you're in Norfolk don't let the locals see it - they'll 
burn you for witchcraft. 

And don't let them hear your accent - they'll think you're French, and hang you.

B

On 16 Jun 2013, at 08:13, Chris Mitchell  wrote:

> On 15 June 2013 17:41, Eric Weir  wrote:
>> 
>> I'll be spending the month of September in England visiting family in 
>> Clacton-on-Sea and London and doing a nine-day walking tour from Thetford to 
>> Hunstanton to Comer. Of course I'd like to make photos while I'm there, but 
>> will be traveling light. My only digital camera at present is a ist* DS with 
>> a selection of M and A lenses. I don't think I want to drag that along, even 
>> with just one or two lenses, especially on the walk.
>> 
>> I'd be interested in recommendations for a versatile weather resistant 
>> compact camera. One solution I'm considering is getting an iPhone and 
>> relying just on its camera, and I wonder what y'all think of that.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> --
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>> eew...@bellsouth.net
> 
> Eric - I can't imagine why you'd think that you'd need weather
> resistance in England in September...
> 
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PESO - Trinity

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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 it was first shown that this will 
likely be the first viewing for several of you. First time or not, hope you 
enjoy. Comments welcome.

Cheers,
frank 

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Re: PESO: Quittin' Time on Sunday

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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:

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V_DK3WKAB0&feature=youtube_gdata_player 

That song was from 1971, first album 1968, so he's been around a while.

Then he got into folk-jazz then punk/new wave synth crap, now he's mellowed out 
a bit and dabbles a bit in everything.

Still recording/performing, I bet he's put out at least thirty albums/cds in 
his long career.

Excellent guitarist, especially acoustic as you can hear above.

Very leftie, very mystical Christian (comes out in some of his earlier music), 
into liberation theology, guns, smokes like a chimney, rumoured to have had an 
affair with punk/folkie Ani Di Franco (who everyone thought was lesbian until 
then); he's a man of contradictions.

I interviewed him when I was in student radio at university during his acoustic 
folk/jazz days. Very nice man.

Hell of a musician. I've loved him since '68. Poke around utube and listen to 
stuff from all his "eras". 

He's very Canadian.

Cheers,
frank

--- Original Message ---

From: Walt 
Sent: June 15, 2013 6/15/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: Re: PESO: Quittin' Time on Sunday

I think I like that version better than the original. I was just never 
crazy about the synth-heavy pop of the 80's.

But, then, I was a sworn metalhead in the 80's. Much has changed since then.

-- Walt


On 6/15/2013 10:59 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:
> Be sure to check out The Barenaked Ladies' acoustic cover of that tune too:
>
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_oOc3Zj0KU
>
>
> On Sat, Jun 15, 2013 at 11:54 AM, Walt  wrote:
>> Great lines. I'm not familiar with Cockburn's music, so I decided to look up
>> the video on YouTube.
>>
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dGNDUdtNh8
>>
>> I would've hated to have been a musician during that era of music video.
>>
>> -- Walt
>>
>>
>> On 6/15/2013 10:28 AM, Bruce Walker wrote:
>>> Bruce Cockburn had something to say about it too, and I just love these
>>> lines:
>>>
>>> But nothing worth having comes without some kind of fight --
>>> Got to kick at the darkness 'til it bleeds daylight
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Re: PESO: Spring Fawn

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Fair enough comment on the fence, Dan. And knowing your documentary intent, 
it's certainly a fine photo!

cheers,
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From: "Daniel J. Matyola" 
Sent: June 15, 2013 6/15/13
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Subject: Re: PESO: Spring Fawn

Thanks, Frank!

Deer are much rarer in the forest than in suburban yards.  For me the
fence is an important part of the documentary aspect of the image,
showing it was taken on my neighbor's lawn, with the deer fence
preventing them from the reaching the tastiest morsels.

BTW, I'm not certain that the doe is her mother;  it may be a baby
sitter.  It looked fairly small and thin.  There was a second fawn
with the doe when I first encountered them, as I turned into our
cul-de-sac.  The three were in the road.  The doe and this fawn
continued to cross the street and run up on my neighbor's lawn;  the
other fawn panicked, and ran back to the lawn on the other side.

Although does sometimes have twins, that is fairly rare.  The mother's
leave their fawns early in the morning, usually with a young doe
watching nearby.  The mothers then browse the neighborhood all day,
returning in early evening to collect their babies.  I have often seen
from 2 to 6 fawns in the care of a single young doe baby sitter.

We have many deer in our suburban neighborhood -- far too many.  The
township has contracted with a local bow hunters' club, to cull the
herd every fall.  In two of the last three years, a deer has died in
our yard after being shot with an arrow.  There do seem to be fewer
deer around this year;  perhaps it is working.  About 6 years ago,
there was one herd in our front yard and another in our back yard,
totally 33 deer on our one acre of land.
Dan Matyola
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On Fri, Jun 14, 2013 at 10:06 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com
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> 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. Matyola" 
> Sent: June 14, 2013 6/14/13
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Subject: PESO: Spring Fawn
>
> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17424695
> Comments are invited.
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Re: PESO: Quittin' Time on Sunday

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You Kentuckians certainly have a way with words.

;-)

cheers,
frank

--- Original Message ---

From: Walt 


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 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 ---
>
> From: Walt 
> Sent: June 14, 2013 6/14/13
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Subject: PESO: Quittin' Time on Sunday
>
> This was the scene just outside the club where I work (the field out
> back), just as I was getting off work on Sunday.
>
> http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9040002578/
> K20D, SMC-A 28-135/4, ISO 400, f/4.5, 1/1000 sec
>
> I think I really like that lens.
>
> -- Walt
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RE: PESO: West Bay part deux

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Great mood. Lovely, muted colours, very well composed.

cheers,
frank

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From: kwal...@peoplepc.com
Sent: June 14, 2013 6/14/13
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Subject: PESO: West Bay part deux

Another image taken on the West Bay of Grand Traverse Bay in Michigan

K20D, 28-80mm SMC F Macro @ 70mm, 1/30 @ f 8.0, 200 ISO

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17423834

Comments appreciated.

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RE: The iPHone video and more

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Interesting stuff.

Surprisingly noisy though!

Well written article, cool video too.

cheers,
frank 

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From: Paul Stenquist 
Sent: June 14, 2013 6/14/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: The iPHone video and more

The embargo is lifted on the Times piece I did last week. Had a chance to do 
both the copy and photos for this one, so that was a good plus for me and the 
bank balance. I also shot about 1/3 of the footage for the video on my phone. 
The overexposed stuff is from Ford's high priced shooters:-).  
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/16/automobiles/rough-road-ahead-but-a-robot-driver-takes-it-in-stride.html?ref=automobiles
 


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RE: PESO: Spring Fawn

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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

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From: "Daniel J. Matyola" 
Sent: June 14, 2013 6/14/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: PESO: Spring Fawn

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17424695
Comments are invited.

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RE: OT: Interesting Images of Birds in Flight

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Wow!

cheers,
frank

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Sent: June 14, 2013 6/14/13
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Subject: OT: Interesting Images of Birds in Flight

http://www.treehugger.com/slideshows/natural-sciences/amazing-bird-photos-youll-swear-are-fake/#slide-top

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RE: PESO: Quittin' Time on Sunday

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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

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From: Walt 
Sent: June 14, 2013 6/14/13
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Subject: PESO: Quittin' Time on Sunday

This was the scene just outside the club where I work (the field out 
back), just as I was getting off work on Sunday.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/9040002578/
K20D, SMC-A 28-135/4, ISO 400, f/4.5, 1/1000 sec

I think I really like that lens.

-- Walt

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Re: PESO - Sailboat and Cormorant

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Ha! You made me paranoid there for a bit, Bob.  ;-)

I did clone out a few small but distracting birds and I feared maybe it was 
noticeable or something.

Rest assured the cormorant and boat are genuine and real and were always in 
that position in the frame.

I am actually running a very very old version of PS. Does everything I need so 
why upgrade (even if I had the $$)? Doesn't have the feature you speak of. Of 
course I'd never use such a thing (unless absolutely necessary).  ;-)

Glad you enjoyed the photo.

cheers,
frank

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From: Bob Sullivan 
Sent: June 14, 2013 6/14/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: Re: PESO - Sailboat and Cormorant

Frank,
I'm teasing you.  It's wonderful shot and great catch.
But I have seen people do things that are making me ill with Photoshop,
like adding the cormorant in post processing.
The new 'content aware' replacement feature really puts me off.
"You have something in the image that doesn't fit - a sign,
a person, a twig, a car - just circle it with the cursor and BANG.
Photoshop will replace it for you with more background."
No need to get it right in the camera!
Regards,  Bob S.



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> I don't understand your question.
>
> Cheers,
> frank
>
> --- Original Message ---
>
> From: Bob Sullivan 
> Sent: June 14, 2013 6/14/13
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> Subject: Re: PESO - Sailboat and Cormorant
>
> You just get Photoshop Frank?
>
> On Thu, Jun 13, 2013 at 10:10 PM, 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: for those of you who are unaware, the majestic Cormorant is the official 
>> pdml mascot.
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Re: PESO - Sailboat and Cormorant

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I don't understand your question.

Cheers,
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Subject: Re: PESO - Sailboat and Cormorant

You just get Photoshop Frank?

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> 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
>
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RE: PESO 2013 - 051 - GDG

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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

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Subject: PESO 2013 - 051 - GDG

Out and about on my Saturday morning walk last weekend ...

  http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/9039021230/

Why does a cheap camera and a pinhole make me so happy?

Godfrey

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PESO - Sailboat and Cormorant

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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 official 
pdml mascot.
 
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Re: paw week 23-dog

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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 shot!

cheers,
frank

--- Original Message ---

From: Christine Aguila 
Sent: June 13, 2013 6/13/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: Re: paw week 23-dog

Thanks.  No, didn't watch hockey--though I see that they are in the 2nd 
overtime.  It's tied 3/3.  Go Blackhawks, but I'm going to bed.  :-).  Cheers, 
Christine



On Jun 12, 2013, at 6:03 PM, Christine Nielsen  wrote:

> Great expression on that pooch, and I like the high-key treatment --
> looks almost like a pencil sketch to me.
> 
> :)
> -c
> 
> ps: you watching any hockey tonight, Christine...?  ;)
> 
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>> Tried a little high key rendering here.  Cheers, Christine
>> 
>> http://www.caguila.com/paw2013/content/_IGP6109_large.html
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RE: GESO: Grandfather Mountain 2013

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Damn you, Roberts, those are gorgeous!

Miss GFM...

Cheers,
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Sent: June 11, 2013 6/11/13
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Subject: GESO: Grandfather Mountain 2013

I've put up a little gallery of shots from this year's Nature
Photography Weekend. Nothing earth-shattering but it'll give you a
feel for what we do there.

http://www.robertstech.com/galleries/gfm2013/

 
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Re: PAW179 - Swimming in the rain

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Late commenting but I really liked it a great deal. 

As always.

;-)

cheers,
frank

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From: DagT 
Sent: June 13, 2013 6/13/13
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Subject: Re: PAW179 - Swimming in the rain

Thanks Brian, Paul, Bob W, Ann and Bruce!

On the other hand the stones is a balance to the dark left side. I did try to 
avoid them first, though...

The "boring" part was just because I suddenly realized there there is a lot of 
water and swimming in my pictures, especially this time of the year :-)

DagT

13. juni 2013 kl. 07:52 skrev Brian Walters :

> Quoting DagT :
> 
>> Sorry for boring you with another one.
>> http://www.thrane.name/Pictures/PAW/files/page7-1000-full.html
>> Pentax K-5, DA*16-50@21mm, 1/50s, f/4.5, ISO100,
> 
> 
> Really nice.  The subtle colour palette works well here.
> 
> The rocks on the right are a little distracting but it's a minor point.
> 
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Re: PESO - Portrait of a Tree Swallow

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He was perched on a butt-ugly sheet-metal sign. Really would have ruined the 
photo to leave any of it in there I think.

In retrospect I think leaving in the top of his pink legs was a mistake. Just a 
distraction, I think. It was such a severe crop I was really leery of going 
smaller but now I am rethinking that.

Might try a different crop tonight. Or not; might just work on a new photo. 
We'll see.

Thanks to those who commented. And to those who looked. Much appreciated.

Cheers,
frank

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From: David Mann 
Sent: June 13, 2013 6/13/13
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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 in 
> tight so that's what I did. This is less than 20% of the original frame:
> 
> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/portrait-of-tree-swallow.html?m=1

I'd still like to see his feet but despite that it's a very nice photo.  The 
birds I try to photograph don't sit still.

Cheers,
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Re: PESO - Mike Does Air

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Thanks, Bruce! I found skateboarders can be "shy" (meaning they get upset when 
they see my camera) but when I saw Mike I thought my bikey-ness might get a 
good icebreaker - which it was.

I got a few other good ones but nothing uber-spectacular. I hope to get up 
there again.

It's at Birmingham and Eighth in New Toronto if you're ever in the area...

Thanks to everyone who looked and to those who commented.

Cheers,
frank 

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From: Bruce Walker 
Sent: June 12, 2013 6/12/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: Re: PESO - Mike Does 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
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> 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):
>
>  http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/06/mike-does-air.html?m=1
>
> Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.
>
> Cheers,
> frank
>
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RE: June PUG is up

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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

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From: Brian Walters 
Sent: June 13, 2013 6/13/13
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Subject: June PUG is up

G'day all

Another fine gallery with a range of interpretations of the theme.  My  
favourites - Bruce's 'Trio', Mark's 'Oak Opening', Ken's 'The Forest  
for the Trees' and Toine's 'Fresh Green'.

As usual, you'll find the gallery here:

http://pug.komkon.org/

(you may need to refresh your browser if you see the previous Gallery there)

Note: The automated submission process usually works well but it's not  
infallible.  So, if you made a submission and you don't see it in the  
gallery, let me know.

+

We have two galleries lined up for July:

'Temptation' - closing date 30 June. No submissions so far.

'Open Gallery' - closing date 15 July.  Two submissions so far.


Submit here:

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

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* Max file size: 300k
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RE: June PUG is up

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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

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From: Brian Walters 
Sent: June 13, 2013 6/13/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: June PUG is up

G'day all

Another fine gallery with a range of interpretations of the theme.  My  
favourites - Bruce's 'Trio', Mark's 'Oak Opening', Ken's 'The Forest  
for the Trees' and Toine's 'Fresh Green'.

As usual, you'll find the gallery here:

http://pug.komkon.org/

(you may need to refresh your browser if you see the previous Gallery there)

Note: The automated submission process usually works well but it's not  
infallible.  So, if you made a submission and you don't see it in the  
gallery, let me know.

+

We have two galleries lined up for July:

'Temptation' - closing date 30 June. No submissions so far.

'Open Gallery' - closing date 15 July.  Two submissions so far.


Submit here:

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

Submission Guidelines here:

http://pug.komkon.org/general/autosubmit.html

The main requirements are:
* Max. pixel dimensions: 800 x 800 pixels
* Max file size: 300k
* Third party equipment is acceptable provided either the camera body  
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* If you embed a colour space in the image, it should be sRGB to  
ensure that the image is displayed correctly on line.


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Brian

++
Brian Walters
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RE: GESO The Brawley

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That's a wonderful set, Bruce! Your patrons must be very pleased with them.

Where's The Brawley anyway?

cheers,
frank

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From: Bruce Walker 
Sent: June 12, 2013 6/12/13
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Subject: GESO The Brawley

So I landed a paying gig last weekend. I was to document the opening
of a new club: show off the facilities, catch the opening night band,
dancing, drinking, and try to snap some of the staff too. Here's a
small set of 12 of the more interesting shots (of the 74 finals
delivered to The Brawley brass):

http://flic.kr/s/aHsjG1qjie   The Brawley Opening

All taken with my K20D, DA* 55, DA* 16-50 & DA* 50-135.

The first three staff shots (wait, bar, kitchen) were lit with a used
$30 AF200T in an 18" softbox on a monopod, gelled 1/2 CTO, and wielded
by my able assistant (my wife). I precomputed the flash exposure
assuming a fixed rough distance to the subjects, then set the shutter
to let in ambient room light about two stops below the key. When WB
adjusted for the orange gel, the background goes a blue tint to give
it that cool look.

The west wing and patio shots are HDR, as you've likely guessed --
apologies in advance. I used Nik HDR Pro and it's pretty good, but I'm
not really an HDR kinda guy. I just figured these facilities shots
would benefit from that Marketing Imperative where Over The Top just
isn't good enough. :-)

Most of the dark club dancing and band shots were taken at ISO 3200.
In the past I dismissed that as useless on the K20D but they clean up
nicely with Nik Dfine, so I'm coming to rely on it now. (It even
removes colour banding well so I'm going to go back and revisit some
of my "lost" K100Ds shots.)


Comments welcome, as always.

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PESO - Portrait of a Tree Swallow

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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:

 http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/portrait-of-tree-swallow.html?m=1

I'm happy enough with the detail all things considered. And of course I love 
tree swallows anyway, pretty little things that they are.

Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

Cheers,
frank

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

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The bastards.

Cheers,
frank

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To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: Non-news story of the day: Kodak not making acetate

There's a bit of panic going around the web as Kodak has announced
they're going to cease manufacture of acetate film base. They're not
stopping FILM production, they're just no longer manufacturing their
own acetate to make it with.
 
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RE: PESO - Sad Old Bear

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More emotion than many people I know.  ;-)

Great light and expression makes a wonderful photo!

cheers,
frank

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From: George Sinos 
Sent: June 11, 2013 6/11/13
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Subject: PESO - Sad Old Bear

This is a sad old guy.



gs


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RE: I have.....

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Hmmm...

Cheers,
frank

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From: David J Brooks 
Sent: June 12, 2013 6/12/13
To: Pentax Discuss 
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.

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

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Yay!

cheers,
frank

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

The big gun just arrived back home after servicing by CRIS. Seems good
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Re: PESO - Mike Does Air

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Thanks, Dan!

Your thoughts are appreciated. Thanks as well to all who looked.

Cheers,
frank

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Subject: Re: PESO - Mike Does Air

Great timing and composition, Frank.

Dan Matyola
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On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 11:05 PM, 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 background issues on 
> most of them due to spectators gathering but this one was okay (would have 
> preferred to see some face):
>
>  http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/06/mike-does-air.html?m=1
>
> Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.
>
> Cheers,
> frank
>
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Re: PESO - Looking In

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Yes, what Philip said.

Very effective photo. Love the rendering.

Cheers,
frank

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From: Philip Northeast 
Sent: June 12, 2013 6/12/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: Re: PESO - Looking In

Simple but effective, I like the use of DOF to enhance the isolation of 
the main subject

Philip Northeast

www.aviewfinderdarkly.com.au

On 12/06/13 2:08 PM, Marco Alpert wrote:
> Okay, let's try this one:
>
> http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso6.html
>
> Comments, as always, welcomed.
>
> -Marco
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> ---
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Re: PESO - Grizzled Warrior

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Thanks, Bruce.

It was indeed at Humber. South field. There was a Rugby match at the east field 
but the backgrounds were horrible: parked cars and school buildings. Took 
photos there as well but no one will see them.  ;-)

At least the south field has trees on three sides.

Glad you liked. Appreciate the comment.

Cheers,
frank

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From: Bruce Walker 
Sent: June 11, 2013 6/11/13
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Subject: Re: PESO - Grizzled Warrior

Great expression! Good shot, Frank. Was this near Humber College?

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> 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 camera kept being drawn to this old 
> warrior. He was very good and oh-so-photogenic. One of my favourite shots of 
> the day:
>
>  http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/06/grizzled-warrior.html?m=1
>
> Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.
>
> Cheers,
> frank
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Re: PESO - Grizzled Warrior

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I agree about he head, Dan. I had the 200mm prime on and couldn't zoom out. Was 
trying to get the head and the ball in the frame and cut a a bit of both out.

In a perfect world I would have had all of his head in there. Oh well...   ;-)

Thanks so much for the comment. Thanks to Dave and Bruce as well and thanks to 
those who looked.

Cheers,
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From: "Daniel J. Matyola" 
Sent: June 11, 2013 6/11/13
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Subject: Re: PESO - Grizzled Warrior

Great expression and strong portrait, Frank.  Somehow, I want to see
the top of his head, though.

Dan Matyola
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> 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 camera kept being drawn to this old 
> warrior. He was very good and oh-so-photogenic. One of my favourite shots of 
> the day:
>
>  http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/06/grizzled-warrior.html?m=1
>
> Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.
>
> Cheers,
> frank
>
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PESO - Mike Does Air

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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):

 http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2013/06/mike-does-air.html?m=1

Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.

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RE: PESO 2013 - 050 - GDG

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Beautifully composed, sublime light and shadows, timeless, wonderful!

cheers,
frank

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From: Godfrey DiGiorgi 
Sent: June 10, 2013 6/10/13
To: "PAW Picture-A-Week project" , SeePhoto Talk 
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Subject: PESO 2013 - 050 - GDG

Finally had a moment to scan some more film yesterday ... 

  http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/9007325084/lightbox

Thanks for looking! Enjoy! 

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PESO - Grizzled Warrior

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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 camera kept being drawn to this old 
warrior. He was very good and oh-so-photogenic. One of my favourite shots of 
the day:

 http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2013/06/grizzled-warrior.html?m=1

Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.

Cheers,
frank  

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Re: GESO: Water Wars

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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 lunch/dinner.

They had no idea where we were, just out with our friends.

We'll never go back to those times, it's a different time. Wouldn't trade me 
childhood for the world, though.

Oh yeah, great photos, Paul! I enjoyed them immensely.

cheers,
frank

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From: Bob Sullivan 
Sent: June 10, 2013 6/10/13
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Subject: Re: GESO: Water Wars

We had 23+ kids on the block and these were great fun.
Mom smiled when we came home soaked.
(It was 95 degrees and nobody had air conditioning.)
Regards,  Bob S.

On Mon, Jun 10, 2013 at 9:07 AM, David J Brooks  wrote:
> Nice to see kids being kids for once.
>
> On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 8:15 PM, Paul Stenquist  
> wrote:
>> Back when I was a kid, everyone who lived on the block played together, 
>> regardless of age or gender. Haven't seen much of that in recent years. Lots 
>> of play dates and parents who carefully choose friends. But I saw it again 
>> today, with Grace and the neighborhood kids playing water wars in the 
>> backyard. The oldest was 12; the youngest was 4. Boys and girls. Parents not 
>> involved, Kids figuring it out on their own. We can all get along.
>>
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Re: Peso Erin at one and 30

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And me!

Beautiful pix, both of them. Erin has the most beautiful smile! Lovely.

Cheers,
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From: Kenneth Waller 
Sent: June 10, 2013 6/10/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: Re: Peso Erin at one and 30

Same here Dave!


-Original Message-
>From: Paul Stenquist 
>Subject: Re: Peso Erin at one and 30
>
>Congratulations to you, your wife and your beautiful daughter. Lovely photo.
>
>Paul
>On Jun 10, 2013, at 11:35 AM, David J Brooks  wrote:
>
>> Yesterday was Erins 30th birthday. S,all group of friends and
>> relatives in attendance, good food and a nice day.
>> 
>> It was touch and go 30 years ago, but, she pulled through and is now
>> happy and healthy and well into her own life.:
>> 
>> Erin at one:
>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17420249
>> 
>> Erin at 30:
>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17420248
>> 
>> Dave
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RE: PESO: Luke

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Luke is obviously feeling the loss as well. Lovely, sad photo.

Condolences to your wife and you.

Regards,
frank

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From: David Mann 
Sent: June 10, 2013 6/10/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: PESO: Luke

Last week was pretty hectic for us.  I ran my first marathon, then my wife's 
grandfather died, then my mother turned 60 and a friend of mine turned 40.

I am hoping that this week is a bit less interesting.

Anyway, while we were clearing out the room at the rest home, Luke popped in to 
keep an eye on us.  He used to sleep on a chair in this room as it was nice and 
quiet.  But now we've taken his chair away and he only has an empty room with a 
bed.  I feel a bit sorry for him but hopefully his next person will be 
cat-friendly.

http://gallery.multi.net.nz/photo/632/

In the interests of disclosure, my wife took this on her iPhone.  I took one 
with my phone but I thought hers was better.

Cheers,
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RE: PESO: another merganser portrait

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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


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From: Stan Halpin 
Sent: June 9, 2013 6/9/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: PESO: another merganser portrait

I can't help it - I love the wild hairdo on these guys!
We are spending 10 days or so at the family cabin on a lake in northern 
Michigan. So far it has been mostly open up clean up chores, but some time now 
and then to sit on the dock and watch the world, and some birds, go by.

http://photos.stanhalpin.com/p155717848/e68086b6b

Technical details: K-5ii with DA*300+F1.7AF tele-extender, hand held, cropped.  
I've been lusting recently for a new longer lens, convinced myself to give this 
combination a try and save some money. Looks good so far . . . 

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Re: PESO - Head Badge (Fuji)

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Actually, it's a fairly new bike. Steel-framed single-speed urban bike. Nice 
looking bike but honestly the most interesting part was the badge.

;-)

Thanks for commenting. You too, Jack. And thanks to all who looked.

Cheers,
frank

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From: Kenneth Waller 
Sent: June 8, 2013 6/8/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: Re: PESO - Head Badge (Fuji)

I agree!

Any idea how old the bike is?


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>From: "knarftheria...@gmail.com" 
>Subject: PESO - Head Badge (Fuji)
>
>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 inefficient. They are becoming a rarity, like hood 
>ornaments on cars.
>
>So when I do see an especially nice one it puts a smile on my face.
>
>Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.
>
>Cheers,
>frank  
>
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>spontaneity." -- Henri Cartier-Bresson


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PESO - Zeitgeist

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Cycling zeitgeist, anyway:

 http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/zeitgeist.html?m=1

Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

Cheers,
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RE: Robert Capa's prints on show

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"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 the show.  

Cheers,

frank


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From: David Mann 
Sent: June 8, 2013 6/8/13
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Subject: Robert Capa's prints on show

Attention Londoners!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-22780792

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

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Yeah, looks real good. Wouldn't eat it, of course, but it still looks good.  ;-)

Terrific stuff, Walt.

Cheers,
frank

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From: Walt 
Sent: June 6, 2013 6/6/13
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Subject: PESO: 3704 Shrimp Basket (M-28/2.8)

I took my K-5 mounted with the M-28/2.8 and my Promaster flash to the 
place where I work last night while I was training the new bartender (my 
niece) and thought I'd snap a quick photo of our wildly popular shrimp 
basket.

http://www.flickriver.com/photos/walt_gilbert/8971634026/#large
K-5, M-28/2.8, f/2.8, ISO 100, 1/160 sec.

I wasn't thrilled with the lens at first, thinking it was really soft. 
But, after seeing this shot, I concluded that the problem was on the 
other side of the camera. It's not the easiest lens to focus, but when 
you get it right, it seems plenty sharp to me.

-- Walt

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RE: PESO - 'On West Bay'

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Beautiful and moody.

Cheers,
frank

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Subject: PESO - 'On West Bay'

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17416399

Taken on the West Bay of Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse City, Michigan

It was a cold and dreary evening

K20D, 300mm f4.5 FA 200 ISO, f8.0 @ 1/30

Comments appreciated

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Re:PESO - A Bench in Little Italy

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Thanks Don. It is said that Toronto is the most culturally diverse city in the 
world. It's one of the things I like most about this city.

Thanks for the comment and thanks to all who looked and took the time to 
comment.

Cheers,
frank

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From: Don Guthrie 
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"  
> To:PDML@pdml.net
> Subject: PESO - A Bench in Little Italy
> Message-ID:
>   
> <189305158.40749.1370575902845.javamail.se...@ap8.p2.fra.samsungsocialhub.net>
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> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
>
> 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
>
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PESO - Head Badge (Fuji)

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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 inefficient. They are becoming a rarity, like hood 
ornaments on cars.

So when I do see an especially nice one it puts a smile on my face.

Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

Cheers,
frank  

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

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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 negotiation) what it really 
means is "because Apple wants to," which is typical of how the public is 
treated by mega-corporations.

There.

Rant over.

I feel better.

Cheers,
frank

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From: steve harley 
Sent: June 7, 2013 6/7/13
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Subject: Re: OT: Why are Apple such a bunch of twats?

on 2013-06-07 16:22 Bob W wrote
> Why is it that when I want to download a FREE app, they insist on my Apple 
> id, and on verifying my credit card details?

a pain i agree, but it's part of the deal

it needs your account because it gives Apple proof that you've agreed to the 
license (even if free, there's a license), because it sets the DRM so the app 
will run on your device, and it gives you the ability to add that app to 
multiple devices (e.g. if the price goes up in the future, you can still put 
the app on a new phone without charge)

the credit card details have only come up for me when a card is expired


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Re: PESO: Tiecoon

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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

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From: "Daniel J. Matyola" 
Sent: June 6, 2013 6/6/13
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Subject: Re: PESO: Tiecoon

Thanks, Marco!

Dan Matyola
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On Thu, Jun 6, 2013 at 11:23 PM, Marco Alpert  wrote:
> Oh man, I was really hoping for a raccoon with a tie. (Although this is nice 
> too.)
>
>-Marco
>
> On Jun 6, 2013, at 8:20 PM, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
>
>> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17398637
>> Comments are invited.
>>
>> Dan Matyola
>> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
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PESO - A Bench in Little Italy

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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.

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Re: PESO: Nightshot - American Pie III

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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

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From: Bob W 
Sent: June 6, 2013 6/6/13
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Subject: Re: PESO: Nightshot - American Pie III

On 6 Jun 2013, at 12:12, Paul Stenquist  wrote:

> At least the backwards baseball cap protects one's neck. The hood is useless. 
> I've been better about wearing hats those days to keep the sun off my old 
> skin, but the brim interferes with a camera. So when shooting I've been known 
> to resort to the backwards baseball cap. But I prefer the straw stetson 
> tipped back on the head, even though its a bit more awkward.

Muslim men wear the fez because a brimmed hat interferes when you bow in prayer 
and touch your forehead on the ground. This same thinking makes the fez the 
ideal hat for photographers. And when you need to protect your neck, wear a 
shemagh.

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Re: PESO: Nightshot - American Pie III

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Someone on this list once said that the backwards tulip lens hood is the 
photographic equivalent to the backward facing baseball cap.

cheers,
frank

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From: Bruce Walker 
Sent: June 5, 2013 6/5/13
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Subject: Re: PESO: Nightshot - American Pie III

On Wed, Jun 5, 2013 at 11:36 AM, Charles Robinson  wrote:
> On Jun 5, 2013, at 00:41 , P.J. Alling  wrote:
>
>> I posted this a year or so ago, notice where the photographer keeps her 
>> tripod.
>> Not to mention shooting with the reversed lens hood...
>>
>> https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1604247/PESO/duelingcamerasdiptych2.jpg
>
> Argh!  You've reminded me of something.  I was at a wedding a while ago...
> the photographer was doing the "group shot" of everyone out on the steps
> of the church.  Shooting into the sun, with the reversed lens hood.
>  My only thought: "why do you have that on there if you're not even going to
> use it at the right time?"

I think it is a fashion thing. They think of it as a lens cuff. Makes
them look more aerodynamic.

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RE: PESO - Surveillance

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Yup. Another good one.

Is that a large wisp of fog curving across the top of the frame? Brilliant!

cheers,
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From: Marco Alpert 
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Subject: PESO - Surveillance

And another:

http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso3.html

Comments, as always, welcomed.

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Re: Home again from Grandfather Mountain

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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

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From: Mark Roberts 
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Subject: Re: Home again from Grandfather Mountain

I had a long day driving home on Monday. Thankfully, it wasn't as bad
as the drive down the previous Wednesday. There was a delay of around
an hour near Waterbury, CT due to a crashed tractor-trailer rig, but
nothing as bad as the shut-down of I-81 on the way down.

It was a splendid weekend. It went by altogether too quickly. On
Thursday Doug Brewer and I went out for a short photo session at Boone
Fork on the Blue Ridge Parkway. I didn't get any new shots for the
portfolio but there were a couple of keepers in the lot. I shot one
and a half rolls of slide film in the 67 so it'll be a couple of weeks
until I see how those worked out.

On Friday Doug and I spent the morning writing our presentation for
the evening (nothing like waiting till the last minute, eh?). But I
got it all wrapped up by mid-afternoon. The Friday night contest pep
talk was great fun. Oddly enough, a few people told us at the end of
the weekend that it really helped them. Who'da think?

On Saturday morning I led a hike up the mountain! Yay! Last year I let
everyone off easy with  a short ramble on the lower reaches of the
Profile Trail to shoot some stream photos. Not this year. We went big
and got all the way up to Attic Window Peak. I actually got four
people to come along. Weather was splendid for hiking, too bright &
sunny for nature photography.

As usual I spent Saturday afternoon hunched over a computer loading
contest entries onto the hard drive. But this year we gave the
participants flash drives instead of CDs and it was *much* easier.
Doug and I got the contest judging done on Saturday evening. No
last-minute flail this year!

Sunday was the usual festival of merriment with jokes, jibes and some
award-winning photography. Big fun. If you missed it this year start
planning to attend next year.
 
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RE: PESO x2 Dogs and man

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Something about a panda and fixing problems.

Guess I'll check in later.

Cheers,
frank

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From: Bruce Walker 
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Subject: PESO x2 Dogs and man

The streeties continue ...

http://flic.kr/p/eE2A7c  That smell! What did they do to you?
http://flic.kr/p/eE19bH  What men are good for

K100Ds, DA 18-55, 1/1000th sec, ISO 1600.

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RE: Peso The baby Trumpeter swans are here

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All wonderful, second one is my fave.

Cute little duffers, eh? You'll have fun chronicling their growth!

cheers,
frank

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From: David J Brooks 
Sent: June 5, 2013 6/5/13
To: Pentax Discuss , Petch Dianne , 
Barbara Brooks 
Subject: Peso The baby Trumpeter swans are here

Born last night, i went over to the farm and took some photos this AM.
Bit to early for them to be in water, most likely by Thursday of
Friday at the latest. Hope to get more then

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17415645

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17415644

http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=17415643

D2H,, Nikon 70-200 F2.8 VR WB adjust in LR

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PESO - Blue Period

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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,
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RE: Flickr plugs Darren's thunderstorm photo

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Well, that ~is~ a stunning picture.

Well deserved, Darren. Congrats!

cheers,
frank

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From: Matthew Hunt 
Sent: June 3, 2013 6/3/13
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Subject: Flickr plugs Darren's thunderstorm photo

Saw a familiar photo promoted by Flickr's official Twitter account today:

http://www.twitter.com/Flickr/status/341624974529921027

It's a pretty rare honor (and well-deserved)!

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RE: PESO - Lurk

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Very disquieting and menacing.

Love it!

cheers,
frank

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Sent: June 4, 2013 6/4/13
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Subject: PESO - Lurk

http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo13/peso2.html

Comments, as always, welcomed.

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

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I'm amazed that you would say that, Doug.

Cheers,
frank the amazing (or is it "the amazing frank"?)

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From: Doug Brewer 


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 word that now has zero meaning.


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

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Who reads newspapers these days anyway?

cheers,
frank

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From: Mark Roberts 
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Subject: Re: OT: using iPhones at the Chicago Sun-times

Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

>"I'm not so sure it will work out any better than it would have if
>they'd just fired all the reporters and trained the photographers to
>write."
>
>The quality of the writing in today's newspapers is much worse than
>the quality of the photography.

Well, this move by the Sun-Times will correct that. :(
 
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Re: PESO x3 Sacrament ...

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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!

cheers,
frank

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From: Derby Chang 
Sent: June 4, 2013 6/4/13
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Subject: Re: PESO x3 Sacrament ...

Yup, yup and yup. Love 'em all

While I still adhere to the classical street thing of not affecting the 
scene you shoot, I really like it when there is that momentary eye 
contact just before the guard comes up.


On 4/06/2013 9:19 PM, Bruce Walker wrote:
> More streeties from The Junction area in Toronto.
>
> http://flic.kr/p/eCfos2  Sacrament
> http://flic.kr/p/eBSoTf  On Delivery
> http://flic.kr/p/eBPbYe  Ciggie break
>
> These were all K100Ds & DA 18-55, 1/1000th sec, ISO 1600.
>
> The ongoing Junction gallery: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjFtZGjD
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PESO - Barn Swallow

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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 barn swallow:

 http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/barn-swallow.html?m=1

Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.

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Re: PESO odd couple

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Not official but ubiquitous. Just one example from among many:

 http://www.motorpatrol.us/

Cheers,
frank 

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From: Larry Colen 
Sent: June 4, 2013 6/4/13
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Subject: Re: PESO odd couple

On Tue, Jun 04, 2013 at 04:27:43AM +, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote:
> Love the Jeepster (although I always look for an old white guy wearing a fez 
> when I see one).

Thanks. But I'm rather boggled by the reference.  Were Jeepsters the official 
shriner car or something?

> 
> No matter; one of the more unique vehicles produced. 
> 
> Cool photo!
> 
> cheers,
> frank
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> From: Larry Colen 
> Sent: June 3, 2013 6/3/13
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> Subject: PESO odd couple
> 
> This random pairing outside a local diner amused me:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/893928/in/set-72157633893662627
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RE: PESO odd couple

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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

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This random pairing outside a local diner amused me:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/893928/in/set-72157633893662627

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RE: Few recent PESOs

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Wow.

Each so different but each wonderful!

Three very strong photos.

Cheers,
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From: Boris Liberman 
Sent: June 2, 2013 6/2/13
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Subject: Few recent PESOs

I am hopelessly behind 2000+ unread messages...

As it turns out, Pentax lenses on Ricoh GXR-M module work really well, 
although focusing may be somewhat tricky. The Novoflex adapter is useful 
as it allows to easily open the aperture, focus and close aperture back 
ultimately taking the shot :-).

So here goes:

http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/06/2013-27-watching-flow.html
(A 50/1.2)

http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/06/2013-28-pattern.html
(FA 77/1.8 Limited)

http://pentax-ways.blogspot.co.il/2013/06/2013-29-mans-best-friend.html
(Nokton 40/1.4).

Last one I pre-focused by guesstimation and apparently did not miss by 
much... I would like to know if the colors on this one look funky on 
your screen, as I am still somewhat struggling with color management.

As usual - B&H (not a shop in NYC) comments are sought after.

Thanks.

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Re: PESO - Velveteen?

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It's a dandelion stalk. 

Besides they don't sell candy cigarettes anymore. They call them sugar sticks 
or something like that. And they no longer have the little daub of red dye on 
the tip so's ya can pretend it's a real lit cigarette.

Our youths were lived in more innocent times...

Anyway, thanks for the comment. And thanks to all who looked and commented.

Cheers,
frank

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Sent: June 2, 2013 6/2/13
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Subject: Re: PESO - Velveteen?

He looks like he's got a candy cigarette...

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://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/06/velveteen.html?m=1
>
> Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome.
>
> Cheers,
> frank
>
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RE: PESO 2013 - 048 - GDG

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The first one is especially compelling.

Cheers,
frank

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From: Godfrey DiGiorgi 
Sent: June 2, 2013 6/2/13
To: "PAW Picture-A-Week project" , SeePhoto Talk 
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Subject: PESO 2013 - 048 - GDG

I'm rather behind on scanning and processing photos due to our annual 
conference coming up at work, but I did find time last weekend to scan one of 
the four rolls of 6x6 film that have been sitting, waiting for me to get to 
them. These were made with the Voigtländer Perkeo II 6x6 folder ... 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/8923757809/lightbox
http://www.flickr.com/photos/gdgphoto/8926926665/lightbox

The second I missed the focus by a couple of inches, we probably leaned towards 
each other just a hair as I made the exposure, but I like it anyway so, eh? ;-)
It does point out just how shallow the focus zone on 6x6 film with an 80mm lens 
is at f/3.5. 

Enjoy, thanks for looking! Comments always appreciated. 

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