Re: PESO: I'd Walk a Mile

2015-06-14 Thread Larry Colen
I must be of a certain age, because the photo is just what I expected from the title. Daniel J. Matyola wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18039092&size=lg K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom Comments are invited. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- Larry Colen

magic pixie dust

2015-06-14 Thread Larry Colen
I hosted a photo party here yesterday. There were four people that I was photographing, and another four people that availed themselves of various areas in my yard for their own stuff. Today, I'm going through and processing the selections from those photos, putting the final polish on them e

PESO: I'd Walk a Mile

2015-06-14 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
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Re: OT - PESO - Toward the City

2015-06-14 Thread Knarf
Thanks Paul! It's my favourite so far as well. Appreciate the kind words. Cheers, frank On 14 June, 2015 10:30:33 PM EDT, Paul Stenquist wrote: >Very nice. Far and away my favorite of your bike pics. Well done! > >Paul via phone > >> On Jun 14, 2015, at 10:23 PM, Knarf wrote: >> >> Maybe

Re: OT - PESO - Toward the City

2015-06-14 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Dave. And thanks to everyone else who commented and looked. Days like that make me feel lucky that I can commute by bike along such a scenic route (although the lakeside portion of my commute is about one out of the ten miles). It's nice coming home at night because the Lake is the end

Re: OT - PESO - Toward the City

2015-06-14 Thread Paul Stenquist
Very nice. Far and away my favorite of your bike pics. Well done! Paul via phone > On Jun 14, 2015, at 10:23 PM, Knarf wrote: > > Maybe I should have clipped my cycling shoes into the pedals backwards. :-) > > Thanks for the comments Mark. I rather liked the sun rays, too. > > Cheers, > > f

Re: Toward the City

2015-06-14 Thread Knarf
I have a clip-on rear fender that's of some limited use; it stops the water/mud stripe up my back. Doesn't keep my shoes or pants dry though. Fortunately I have a dry set of clothes at the office for such occasions. If I need to stay dry on rainy days I just don't take my bike. Thanks for the c

Re: OT - PESO - Toward the City

2015-06-14 Thread Knarf
Thanks, J.C. I'll have to remember to remove the bottle from the cage in future photos. Thanks for the kind words. Cheers, frank On 13 June, 2015 3:36:51 PM EDT, J C OConnell wrote: >Nice shot. But I dont like how the bike showed up all black (good), >while the water bottle showed up linea

Re: OT - PESO - Toward the City

2015-06-14 Thread Knarf
Maybe I should have clipped my cycling shoes into the pedals backwards. :-) Thanks for the comments Mark. I rather liked the sun rays, too. Cheers, frank On 14 June, 2015 7:40:09 PM EDT, Mark C wrote: >Fascinating series! Though this one has an almost "in memory of..." >feel >to it, I guess

Re: PESO - The Ring of Bells

2015-06-14 Thread Knarf
Looks very inviting - and aptly named. Nicely captured. Cheers, frank On 14 June, 2015 9:51:00 PM EDT, Rick Womer wrote: >We visited Taunton last month because the Somerset County Archive is >there, and it had some 17th century letters that my wife (a historian) >was interested in. Otherwise

Re: PESO - Portrait of a Crane Fly

2015-06-14 Thread Knarf
I'll say that lens is a winner. As is the photo. Top notch! Outstanding! Cheers, frank On 14 June, 2015 7:42:46 PM EDT, Mark C wrote: >First test result with the SMC K 24 f3.5 - I think this lens is a >winner: > >http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/crane-fly > >Comments welcome -

PESO - The Ring of Bells

2015-06-14 Thread Rick Womer
We visited Taunton last month because the Somerset County Archive is there, and it had some 17th century letters that my wife (a historian) was interested in. Otherwise Taunton doesn't have much to make it a destination. The Ring of Bells, though, is a superb pub: nice people, great atmosphere,

Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines

2015-06-14 Thread Rick Womer
I'd butter not contribute, or I'll be all churned up at bedtime. On Jun 14, 2015, at 3:03 PM, Knarf wrote: > There is whey more to this than there appears. > > On 14 June, 2015 2:35:29 PM EDT, Ken Waller wrote: >> >> Kenneth Waller >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller >> >>

PESO - Portrait of a Crane Fly

2015-06-14 Thread Mark C
First test result with the SMC K 24 f3.5 - I think this lens is a winner: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/crane-fly Comments welcome - Mark --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -- PD

Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines

2015-06-14 Thread David J Brooks
this is udder nonsense Dave On Sun, Jun 14, 2015 at 3:03 PM, Knarf wrote: > There is whey more to this than there appears. > > On 14 June, 2015 2:35:29 PM EDT, Ken Waller wrote: >> >>Kenneth Waller >>http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller >> >>- Original Message - >>From: "Mark

Re: OT - PESO - Toward the City

2015-06-14 Thread David J Brooks
well done Dave On Sat, Jun 13, 2015 at 12:58 PM, Knarf wrote: > OT because it was taken with the phone cam. Processed and posted from the > phone. Technology continues to amaze this old fart: > > http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/06/toward-city.html?m=1 > > Yes, it's another "bike by the l

Re: OT - PESO - Toward the City

2015-06-14 Thread Mark C
Fascinating series! Though this one has an almost "in memory of..." feel to it, I guess due to the sun rays... Like a saddled horse with no rider. Mark On 6/13/2015 12:58 PM, Knarf wrote: OT because it was taken with the phone cam. Processed and posted from the phone. Technology continues to

Re: PESO - Bee Mimicking Fly

2015-06-14 Thread Mark C
THanks, Frank, Dan, and everyone else who had a look. Mark On 6/13/2015 2:45 PM, Knarf wrote: Impressive detail! (As we've come to expect) Cheers, frank On 13 June, 2015 12:05:53 PM EDT, Mark C wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/bee-mimicking-fly Not sure of the taxon

Re: PESO - Bee Mimicking Fly

2015-06-14 Thread Mark C
Har! Actually - working the bugs *into* the process! On 6/13/2015 3:17 PM, Ken Waller wrote: Nice Mark ! It sure looks like you have the bugs worked out of your process. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark C" Subject: PESO -

Re: PESO: NW Missouri Supercell

2015-06-14 Thread Darren Addy
Thank you, Yonnie! On Sun, Jun 14, 2015 at 12:39 PM, Yolanda Rowe wrote: > Yes, I'm offering another "Wow!" > > Yonnie > > On Sun, Jun 14, 2015 at 12:39 PM, Yolanda Rowe wrote: >> Yes, I'm offering another "Wow!" >> >> Yonnie >> >> On Sun, Jun 14, 2015 at 11:43 AM, Darren Addy wrote: >>> >>> Th

Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines

2015-06-14 Thread Knarf
There is whey more to this than there appears. On 14 June, 2015 2:35:29 PM EDT, Ken Waller wrote: > >Kenneth Waller >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > >- Original Message - >From: "Mark Roberts" >Subject: Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines > > >Knarf wrote: > >>On 14

Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines

2015-06-14 Thread Jack Davis
- Original Message - From: "Ken Waller" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2015 11:35:29 AM Subject: Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark Roberts" Subject: Re

Re: PESO - '...trees for the forest'

2015-06-14 Thread Jack Davis
This style of image has been repeated variously in recent times. Obviously, by those with a healthy curiosity about their own reaction. J - Original Message - From: "Ken Waller" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Sunday, June 14, 2015 11:13:38 AM Subject: Re: PESO - '...trees for

Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines

2015-06-14 Thread Ken Waller
Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Mark Roberts" Subject: Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines Knarf wrote: On 14 June, 2015 10:46:38 AM EDT, Stan Halpin wrote: On 14 June 2015 at 05:35, Knarf wrote: Ken Waller wrote

Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines

2015-06-14 Thread Mark Roberts
Knarf wrote: >On 14 June, 2015 10:46:38 AM EDT, Stan Halpin >wrote: >> >>> On 14 June 2015 at 05:35, Knarf wrote: Ken Waller wrote: > >> Mark Roberts wrote: >>> Ken Waller wrote: >>> From: "Knarf" > I cud respond but I'm not about to cow

Re: PESO - '...trees for the forest'

2015-06-14 Thread Ken Waller
Thanks knarF! I'm drawn to it also and can only come up with the fact that the ordinary was made to look unique - it was just a stand of tree. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Knarf" Subject: Re: PESO - '...trees for the fo

Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines

2015-06-14 Thread Yolanda Rowe
Safe travels and cramp-free muscles, Bob! To the punsters: I love you! I've missed these. Yonnie On Sun, Jun 14, 2015 at 12:34 PM, Knarf wrote: > Nothing gets "past-your-eyes" does it, Stan... > > On 14 June, 2015 10:46:38 AM EDT, Stan Halpin > wrote: >> >>> On 14 June 2015 at 05:35, Knarf

Re: PESO: NW Missouri Supercell

2015-06-14 Thread Yolanda Rowe
Yes, I'm offering another "Wow!" Yonnie On Sun, Jun 14, 2015 at 12:39 PM, Yolanda Rowe wrote: > Yes, I'm offering another "Wow!" > > Yonnie > > On Sun, Jun 14, 2015 at 11:43 AM, Darren Addy wrote: >> >> Thanks to Paul, Steve C, Ann, Mark C, and Frank for the comments (and >> to all who looked)!

Re: PESOs (2) - Wells West Front

2015-06-14 Thread Mark C
Imposing edifice! The second image shows a wealth of architectural detail - some damaged, some not. I'm guessing the building could be a trove of interesting architectural bits. On 6/13/2015 1:28 PM, Rick Womer wrote: Clutter on the lawn made a straight-on photo impractical, so obliques will h

Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines

2015-06-14 Thread Knarf
Nothing gets "past-your-eyes" does it, Stan... On 14 June, 2015 10:46:38 AM EDT, Stan Halpin wrote: > >> On 14 June 2015 at 05:35, Knarf wrote: >>> I won't udder another word. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> frank >>> >>> On 13 June, 2015 11:53:11 PM EDT, Ken Waller >wrote: Kenneth Walle

Re: SMC-K 24mm f3.5

2015-06-14 Thread J C OConnell
Welcome to the wonderful world of SMC Pentax K series lenses. Not only are they optically superb, they are mechanically excellent as well. Now you know why I have collected and use nearly the complete set of primes... jco On 6/13/2015 11:12 PM, Mark C wrote: I bought a copy of this lens from

Re: PESO: NW Missouri Supercell

2015-06-14 Thread Darren Addy
Thanks to Paul, Steve C, Ann, Mark C, and Frank for the comments (and to all who looked)! >>https://www.flickr.com/photos/pixelsmithy/18734032092/ >> >>Comments and criticism welcome in equal measure. -- Life is too short to put up with bad bokeh. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines

2015-06-14 Thread Stan Halpin
> On 14 June 2015 at 05:35, Knarf wrote: >> I won't udder another word. >> >> Cheers, >> >> frank >> >> On 13 June, 2015 11:53:11 PM EDT, Ken Waller wrote: >>> >>> Kenneth Waller >>> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller >>> >>> - Original Message - >>> From: "Knarf" >>>

Toward the City

2015-06-14 Thread Bipin Gupta
That's a terrific photo and a great scenic with an awesome starburst. But I wouldn't want to ride a bicycle without a mud & dust guard - not with folks laughing at the muck on my trousers and shirt. Regards. Bipin. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/

Re: OT: A thousand cows in limousines

2015-06-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
I think that one's been milked for all it's worth now... On 14 June 2015 at 05:35, Knarf wrote: > I won't udder another word. > > Cheers, > > frank > > On 13 June, 2015 11:53:11 PM EDT, Ken Waller wrote: >> >>Kenneth Waller >>http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller >> >>- Original Me

Re: PESOs (2) - Wells West Front

2015-06-14 Thread Chris Mitchell
Thanks Rick. I only had to ask and you delivered. Spectacular isn't it? Those bloody puritans though... Chris On 13 June 2015 at 18:28, Rick Womer wrote: > Clutter on the lawn made a straight-on photo impractical, so obliques will > have to do. > > The whole impressive thing: > > http://photo.n