Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-03 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Alan! Cheers, frank On 3 August, 2015 2:42:20 PM EDT, Alan C wrote: >Nice catch, Frank. I love it. Notwithstanding what others have implied, >he's >ruing a missed chance of a "braai" by the lake. > >Alan C > >-Original Message- >From: K

Re: PESO - Japanese Beetle

2015-08-03 Thread Knarf
Beautiful colours on this one! Cheers? frank On 3 August, 2015 4:06:29 PM EDT, Mark C wrote: >http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/japanese-beetle-popillia-japonica > >Somedays it seems like I plant my garden just to provide these guys >with >food Comments welcome. > >Mark > >-

RE: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-03 Thread Knarf
te: >> Message: 8 >> Date: Sun, 02 Aug 2015 14:54:13 -0400 >> From: Knarf >> To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> Subject: RE: PESO - The Man in the Hat >> Message-ID: >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 >> >> No, I'm pretty cer

Re: PESO: White Hibiscus

2015-08-03 Thread Knarf
Lovely! I really like this perspective. Cheers, frank On 1 August, 2015 1:33:51 AM EDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >My white hibiscus bush is in full bloom this week: > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18062520&size=lg > >This gives an idea of the size of these magnificent flowers: >

Re: PESO: The Streets of New York

2015-08-03 Thread Knarf
I expected sidewalks teeming with humanity, people from the four corners of the globe, a sea of yellow cabs, delivery trucks, maybe even a bike messenger navigating her/his way through the gridlock. Well, your photo is teeming, alright. Perhaps "steaming" is a better description... ;-) Cheers

Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
> >- Marco > >On Jul 31, 2015, at 8:13 PM, Knarf wrote: > >> Not much to say: >> >> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-man-in-hat.html?m=1 >> >> Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. >> >> Cheers, >> >> fra

Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
r? > >On Fri, Jul 31, 2015 at 11:13 PM, Knarf >wrote: >> Not much to say: >> >> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-man-in-hat.html?m=1 >> >> Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. >> >> Cheers, >> >> frank >> -- >>

Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
Nice words. Thanks, Jack! Cheers, frank On 1 August, 2015 8:35:11 AM EDT, Jack Davis wrote: >Wonderful well composed catch, Frank. >What a quick and talented eye you have! > >J > >- Original Message - >From: "Knarf" >To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail L

Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
Appreciate the comment, Chris. Cheers, frank On 1 August, 2015 8:31:00 AM EDT, Chris Mitchell wrote: >Nice one Frank. I like the hint of mystery. > >Chris > >On 1 August 2015 at 04:13, Knarf wrote: >> Not much to say: >> >> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.c

Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Dan, glad you enjoyed it. Cheers, frank On 1 August, 2015 7:14:44 AM EDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >That is a very interesting and effective composition, Frank. > >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >On Fri, Jul 31,

Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
>with the chap here, dangling his feet in the water: > >http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/georges-seurat-bathers-at-asnieres > >B > > >> On 1 Aug 2015, at 04:13, Knarf wrote: >> >> Not much to say: >> >> http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/

Re: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
He's waiting for something... Thanks for the comment, Dave. Cheers, frank On 1 August, 2015 1:04:20 AM EDT, David Mann wrote: >He looks like a scavenger waiting for the lions to finish. > >Cheers, >Dave > >> On Aug 1, 2015, at 3:13 pm, Knarf wrote: >>

Re: PESO ~ Shadow play

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
I think that it's a very "grown up" thing to discuss sexual exploitation, what it is, and what it means to individuals and to society. Cheers, frank On 2 August, 2015 5:37:03 PM EDT, Paul Stenquist wrote: >Simply beautiful. Analyzing it beyond that and agonizing over the ways >we view the hum

Re: PESO ~ Shadow play

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
, and is something that you are trying to project onto >them." Actually I think the problem is that so many are comfortable with this. I think the fact that so many don't see a disparity between portrayals of men and women in the media is the problem. I think the fact that so many see

Re: PESO ~ Shadow play

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
So there's a photo of a woman naked above the waist and the viewer has sexualized her? Are you serious? Bruce took that photo knowing that part of its appeal would be sexual. And Dorrie agreed to have the photo taken, knowing that sex was a part of it. Does that mean Bruce exploited Dorrie? No

RE: PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
No, I'm pretty certain I meant "the man in the hat". Yes, upon reflection that's exactly what I meant. ;-) Cheers, frank On 1 August, 2015 10:14:24 PM EDT, Don Guthrie wrote: >I think it is the man without the hat ? > >Message: 1 >Date: Fri, 31 Jul 2015

Re: Fwd: Your photo has been selected for photo of the day at Photo.net

2015-08-02 Thread Knarf
Yeah, it's that good. Completely deserving of the recognition. Great photo, congrats! Did you get the moth to sign a release? LOL! Cheers, frank On 2 August, 2015 8:12:52 AM EDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >This came as quite a surprise. I have been using Photo.net to store >most of my imag

PESO - The Man in the Hat

2015-07-31 Thread Knarf
Not much to say: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/the-man-in-hat.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/p

Re: PESO - Window Boxes

2015-07-30 Thread Knarf
Wonderful colours! Cheers, frank On 30 July, 2015 9:01:27 PM EDT, Rick Womer wrote: >A particularly exuberant row of them... > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049316&size=lg > >(K-5, DA 16-45) > >Comments appreciated. > >Rick -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please e

Re: PESO- No Cars Allowed

2015-07-30 Thread Knarf
She's paying attention to something other than him, that's for certain. Your thoughts are appreciated, Jack! Cheers, frank On 30 July, 2015 10:37:44 AM EDT, Jack Davis wrote: >I believe the girl is doing some sly window shopping. >Totally interesting scene, Frank! > >J > >- Original Mess

Re: PESO- No Cars Allowed

2015-07-30 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Dave ! Cheers, frank On 30 July, 2015 10:12:49 AM EDT, David J Brooks wrote: >I like this one. The couple up front and the crowd behind > >Dave > >On Wed, Jul 29, 2015 at 8:58 PM, frank theriault > wrote: >> This is what happens when people take over the streets of Kensington >> Market.

Re: Geso :Tour De Farms

2015-07-30 Thread Knarf
What Rick said! :-) Cheers, frank On 30 July, 2015 8:25:32 PM EDT, Rick Womer wrote: >What a great gallery! I especially like your use of the light in the >photos of the camps. > >Rick > >On Jul 30, 2015, at 5:32 PM, Donald Guthrie wrote: > >> Every year for the last 40, thousands (20,000 est

Re: PESO - Working and Practicing

2015-07-30 Thread Knarf
Great pan! She's really bookin' it! :-) Cheers, Frank On 30 July, 2015 9:24:58 PM EDT, paul stenquist wrote: >Grace on her new bike. She was really flying here, keeping up with some >25 mph traffic. Shot with the wrong lens — the 16-50/2.8, just because >it happened to be on the camera and I

Re: PESO - The Torso Room

2015-07-30 Thread Knarf
Surreal. And very cool. Cheers, frank On 30 July, 2015 1:36:41 PM EDT, Marco Alpert wrote: >http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso11.html > >Comments, as always, welcomed. > >-Marco > >--- >http://www.alpert.com/marco -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse

Re: Pesos back yard wild life

2015-07-29 Thread Knarf
Cute little critters. I struggle with these photos because of the objectification and specieist portrayal - oh wait, I'm allowed to like this one. Fun shots! Cheers, frank On 29 July, 2015 1:28:06 PM EDT, David J Brooks wrote: >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18061675 > >Chipmunk

Re: PESO ~ Shadow play

2015-07-29 Thread Knarf
I struggle with these photos because I feel uncomfortable with their sexualization and objectification of the subject. But I can't deny their technical and artistic brilliance. In the end I have to admit that it's quite beautiful, which causes more inner conflict because the feminist-ally in m

Re: PESO - Cicada

2015-07-29 Thread Knarf
I don't think death is the answer. Perhaps more wine. Beer would be my choice, but I'm Canadian... Cheers, frank On 29 July, 2015 2:13:38 PM EDT, Bob W-PDML wrote: >You wouldn't think so to look at him, but he is the Trojan prince >Tithonos, one of the many handsome young lovers of Eos, goddes

Re: PESO - Implied Consent

2015-07-29 Thread Knarf
I wanted more separation, too. But I had a brief second to capture her gesture, and they were where they were. I had lots of separation a few seconds before but there wasn't much interesting happening. Thanks for your comments and thanks for looking! Cheers, frank On 29 July, 2015 9:14:4

Re: PESO - Implied Consent

2015-07-29 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Mark! Cheers, frank On 29 July, 2015 10:02:52 AM EDT, Mark C wrote: >Very lighthearted image! Nice. > >Mark > >On 7/28/2015 10:26 PM, frank theriault wrote: >> These young ladies attracted my lens as they danced by the DJ (on the >> right). I think she was okay with me snapping: >> >>

Re: PESO - Against the Storm

2015-07-29 Thread Knarf
I love that the sharpest thing in the photo is the umbrella canopy. Wonderful shot! Cheers, frank On 29 July, 2015 9:25:48 PM EDT, paul stenquist wrote: >In a torrential downpour this afternoon. > >K-3 DA* 16-50/2.8 > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18061844&size=lg -- Sent from my

Re: PESO - Implied Consent

2015-07-29 Thread Knarf
I was going to call it expressed consent but I liked the other title better. :-) Thanks for the comment. Cheers, frank On 29 July, 2015 12:27:56 AM EDT, Marco Alpert wrote: >More than implied, I think! > >m > >On Jul 28, 2015, at 7:26 PM, frank theriault >wrote: > >> These young ladies attr

Re: PESO - Hotel Window Scene

2015-07-28 Thread Knarf
Like Lots. Cheers, frank On 27 July, 2015 9:05:51 PM EDT, Rick Womer wrote: >I thought: Where could this be but London? Nominations open. > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18061124&size=lg > >Rick -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pen

Re: PESO - Street Portrait with a Chicken

2015-07-28 Thread Knarf
Yes, great hair. This had to be a colour photo. Thanks for the comment, Dave! Cheers, frank On 28 July, 2015 2:16:28 AM EDT, David J Brooks wrote: >Great hair > >Dave > >On Mon, Jul 27, 2015 at 9:21 PM, frank theriault > wrote: >> My partner and I met this delightful young lady in the Marke

Re: PESO - Street Portrait with a Chicken

2015-07-28 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Marco, much appreciated! Cheers, frank On 28 July, 2015 1:31:34 AM EDT, Marco Alpert wrote: >I’m compelled to like it because it’s a cool portrait. Nice! > >- Marco > > > >On Jul 27, 2015, at 10:07 PM, David Mann wrote: > >> I’m compelled to like this because red & black are Canterbur

Re: PESO - Street Portrait with a Chicken

2015-07-28 Thread Knarf
Whatever the reason, I'm glad you like it, David. ;-) Thanks! cheers, frank On 28 July, 2015 1:07:36 AM EDT, David Mann wrote: >I’m compelled to like this because red & black are Canterbury colours. > >Cheers, >Dave > >> On Jul 28, 2015, at 1:21 pm, frank theriault > wrote: >> >> My partner

Re: PESO - Womanhood

2015-07-27 Thread Knarf
It's not written in stone... On 27 July, 2015 9:26:12 PM EDT, Rick Womer wrote: >Well, you certainly can't take it for granite. > >On Jul 27, 2015, at 5:18 PM, Bob W-PDML wrote: > >> I think it's more bronzy than irony. >> >> B >> >>> On 27 Jul 2015, at 20:29, Mark C wrote: >>> >>> Great comp

Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-27 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Mark! Cheers, frank On 27 July, 2015 9:40:30 AM EDT, Mark C wrote: >Great catch, Frank - perfect timing and stop action. > >On 7/24/2015 8:16 PM, Knarf wrote: >> Being watched: >> >> http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/07/being-judged.html?m=1 >> &g

Re: Peso-Wall Paper

2015-07-27 Thread Knarf
Very pretty! Cheers, frank On 27 July, 2015 9:56:16 AM EDT, Jack Davis wrote: > > >My current monitor Wall Paper. >From wife's garden. > >C&C? > >Thanks! > >J > >http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=955 -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -

Re: PESO: Chasing the Sun

2015-07-27 Thread Knarf
That's beautiful! Perfectly timed by you. Cheers, frank On 27 July, 2015 1:49:08 PM EDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >Another Balloon Festival image: >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18060026&size=lg >Comments are invited and appreciated. > >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.c

Re: PESO - '.underbirds.'

2015-07-27 Thread Knarf
Very cool shot! Cheers, frank On 27 July, 2015 11:22:55 AM EDT, Ken Waller wrote: >Taken during the USAF Thunderbirds performance and Traverse City >Michigan's >annual National Cherry festival. I had never seen the underside of >their >F16s and thought this was an appropriate title. > >K3, 30

Re: PESO: Samantha Fish

2015-07-27 Thread Knarf
That's an awesome set! Cheers, frank On 27 July, 2015 9:22:02 AM EDT, Darren Addy wrote: >Got to try my hand at concert photography last night. Learned I need >more practice. I mostly hate the colors of stage lighting, so >preferred rending in monochrome. Here are four that I liked. >https://ww

Re: PESO - Womanhood

2015-07-27 Thread Knarf
I think it's hilarious (in a very good way). Cheers, frank On 27 July, 2015 2:07:59 PM EDT, Marco Alpert wrote: >http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso10.html > >Comments, as always, welcomed. > >-Marco > >--- >http://www.alpert.com/marco -- Sent from my Android device with K-9

Re: OT: building Stonehenge

2015-07-26 Thread Knarf
Fascinating! That aqueduct with the swing bridge was quite the engineering feat! Thanks for posting. Cheers, frank On 26 July, 2015 2:28:59 AM EDT, Bob W-PDML wrote: >There are some fascinating old photos of England here: > >http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-33408095 > >I particularly

Re: Peso-Dead End Bridge

2015-07-26 Thread Knarf
Love photos of old ruins. This is a particularly good one. Love the colours! Cheers, frank On 26 July, 2015 12:29:15 PM EDT, Jack Davis wrote: > > >The one we were are all going to cross when we come to it. > >C&C >Thanks! > >J > >http://photolightimages.com/aspupload/detail.asp?ID=953 -- Sen

Re: PESO: “Do or do not. There is no try.”

2015-07-26 Thread Knarf
>From your title I kind of expected Yoda. Didn't expect to see Darth breathing >down his neck though. LOL! Fun shot, great colours. Cheers, frank On 26 July, 2015 3:21:48 PM EDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >From the 2015 New Jersey Festival of Ballooning: >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?pho

Re: PESO - Regent Park

2015-07-26 Thread Knarf
Beautiful! Cheers, frank On 26 July, 2015 3:42:00 PM EDT, Rick Womer wrote: >Regent Park is a large, beautiful, fairly formal park. It is >spectacular when the tulips are out, but we missed them by a couple of >weeks. > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049364&size=lg > >(K-5, DA 16-45

Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-26 Thread Knarf
the series. > >Rick > >On Jul 24, 2015, at 8:16 PM, Knarf wrote: > >> Being watched: >> >> http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/07/being-judged.html?m=1 >> >> Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. >> >> Cheers, >> >> fra

Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-26 Thread Knarf
alf Lund wrote: >On 25/07/15 02:16, Knarf wrote: >> Being watched: >> >> http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/07/being-judged.html?m=1 >> >> Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. >Nice. Well-timed shot, I'd say. The biker looks a bit on the heavy side > &

Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-26 Thread Knarf
Agreed, Paul. Thanks for looking and taking the time to comment. Cheers, frank On 26 July, 2015 7:33:39 AM EDT, Paul Stenquist wrote: >Well done! The spectators tell the story. > >Paul via phone > >> On Jul 25, 2015, at 10:06 PM, Knarf wrote: >> >> Autofoc

Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-26 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Jack! Appreciate your thoughts. Cheers, frank On 25 July, 2015 11:17:36 PM EDT, Jack Davis wrote: >Beautifully timed panning, Frank! > >J > >- Original Message - >From: "Knarf" >To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >Sent: Friday, July 2

Re: PESO - The City, With A Twist

2015-07-25 Thread Knarf
Love the splash of green. Like an exclamation mark. I liked the first one a lot; like this one even more. Cheers, frank On 24 July, 2015 10:02:15 PM EDT, Rick Womer wrote: >Framed differently from the first version. > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18057103&size=lg > >The original:

Re: PESO - Pocket Park

2015-07-25 Thread Knarf
Very strong composition! Cheers, frank On 25 July, 2015 5:00:54 PM EDT, Rick Womer wrote: >Another small park in London: > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049315&size=lg > >(K-5, DA 16-45) > >Comments appreciated. > >Rick -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse

Re: Peso- Priorities

2015-07-25 Thread Knarf
They might consider investing in a lawn mower... I mean who am I to criticize? Maybe they like watching TV. I bet they watch a lot of PBS and BBC. Interesting photo, Jack. Quite the commentary on (North) American society. Cheers, frank On 25 July, 2015 3:54:53 PM EDT, Jack Davis wrote: > > >

Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-25 Thread Knarf
Thanks for your kind words, Dan. Cheers, frank On 24 July, 2015 10:26:40 PM EDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >Another great action shot, Frank! > >Dan Matyola >http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > >On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 8:16 PM, Knarf >w

Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-25 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Marco! Appreciate it. Cheers, frank On 24 July, 2015 8:44:46 PM EDT, Marco Alpert wrote: >Understandably! Great catch. > >- Marco > >On Jul 24, 2015, at 5:16 PM, Knarf wrote: > >> Being watched: >> >> http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/07/being-j

Re: PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-25 Thread Knarf
Dave > >On Fri, Jul 24, 2015 at 8:16 PM, Knarf >wrote: >> Being watched: >> >> http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/07/being-judged.html?m=1 >> >> Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. >> >> Cheers, >> >> frank >> -- >> Sent from m

Re: PESO - The Final Grebe Shot

2015-07-25 Thread Knarf
Thanks, Mark! They do look rather proud, don't they? Cheers, frank On 24 July, 2015 10:21:10 PM EDT, Mark C wrote: > proud pair of grebes they are - nice shot, > >On 7/22/2015 10:03 PM, frank theriault wrote: >> Okay, not the last ~ever~ but the last from Sunday's shoot. I think >> this is my

PESO - All Eyes on George

2015-07-24 Thread Knarf
Being watched: http://mondociclismo.blogspot.ca/2015/07/being-judged.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Charles S. Aguila

2015-07-23 Thread Knarf
I'm so sorry Christine! I share Darren's sentiments but not his eloquence. I will simply say that as I lost my dad fifteen years ago, I feel your pain. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. That photo is a perfect remembrance of him. I know it will be treasured. Best regards, fr

Re: PESO: On Guard

2015-07-23 Thread Knarf
Quite chilling. 26 years ago you wouldn't have been taking that picture. One nit: I wish his feet weren't cut off. But maybe you didn't want to spend a lot of time composing? Wouldn't blame you... Cheers, frank On 23 July, 2015 10:46:59 AM EDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >A member of the Ch

Re: PESO - Se på koret

2015-07-23 Thread Knarf
I think it works. Lots of red. Kind of pulls it together somehow. Cheers, frank On 22 July, 2015 5:48:20 AM EDT, Toralf Lund wrote: >A couple of months ago, I came across this choir singing in the street. > >As usual, I found the spectators more interesting than the performers: > >http://se.tor

Re: OT: First Adult Bike

2015-07-22 Thread Knarf
; an old Nishiki Colorado. Rebuilding it for me. > >Paul via phone > >> On Jul 22, 2015, at 10:25 PM, Knarf wrote: >> >> In a couple if years we'll see her doing matched sprints in the >Olympics! >> >> Lovely shot (despite harsh light an all). She's

Re: PESO: Needles

2015-07-22 Thread Knarf
It works! Love the juxtaposition of saturated green plant and dull brown background. Nice and sharp, too. Cheers, frank On 22 July, 2015 5:14:00 PM EDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >An abstract, for a change: >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18055694&size=lg >K-5 II S, DA 18-135 zoom

Re: PESO - Paddington Street Gardens

2015-07-22 Thread Knarf
Lovely! Especially all the folks enjoying it. Cheers, frank On 22 July, 2015 8:41:39 PM EDT, Rick Womer wrote: >London is full of small beautiful parks, including this one--peaceful >morning and afternoon, and bustling at lunchtime on a ~typically~ >lovely English mid-day. > >http://photo.net/p

Re: OT: First Adult Bike

2015-07-22 Thread Knarf
The Giant factory in Taiwan is the world's largest bicycle factory. For years they made frames for other manufacturers but about 30 years ago they started branding their own. And you're right, they make good bikes. Many top manufacturers, like Specialized have all but their top racing frames ma

Re: OT: First Adult Bike

2015-07-22 Thread Knarf
In a couple if years we'll see her doing matched sprints in the Olympics! Lovely shot (despite harsh light an all). She's really growing up! BTW Giant is Taiwanese but they make fine bikes. A quality manufacturer. Cheers, frank On 22 July, 2015 5:08:16 PM EDT, paul stenquist wrote: >Gracie

Re: PESO - Nicolas

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
Bikes belong everywhere. Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 9:51:50 PM EDT, ann sanfedele wrote: >I like to think the bike is disobeying the No Parking sign, but I guess > >it belongs there :-) > >I want to see what you cropped out, just out of curiosity... I'm >thinking that this shop is under >

Re: PESO - Waiting for the Storm

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
Unbeknownst to me at the time the sky behind me was quite dark. The winds were starting to whip up (see the ripples on the water) and a few very large drops were starting to fall. But the sky in front of me was bright, hence the bright water. I thought after posting that the title wasn't the b

Re: Peso-Rodent Rockll

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
Well-captured and cute. I like the brightly lit foreground and dark, creamy background. What creature is that? Looks squirrely but I don't see a bushy tail. Very nice photo! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 9:24:16 PM EDT, Jack Davis wrote: > > >Due to my having initially flubbed the link to

Re: PESO: Pane Bello (Beautiful Bread)

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
My partner is gluten free these days. I dare not show this to her - she'll eat the phone. Quality shot of a good looking loaf! Cheers, frank On 19 July, 2015 12:03:46 AM EDT, Darren Addy wrote: >The latest three images in my Flickr photostream are all seen in this >thread: >http://www.thefre

Re: PESO - Nicolas

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
With cargo bike delivery. Love it! The photo is lovely, too. There's a charm to the place that comes through. Nice! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 8:28:04 PM EDT, Rick Womer wrote: >Just a short walk from 111-113... > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18049361&size=lg > >(K-5, DA 16-45

Re: My New Photo Gig

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
"... I’m great at managing other people’s money." MARK!! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 4:13:10 PM EDT, Norman Baugher wrote: >Of course I’m the Treasurer, I’m the only non-surfer in the group. Need >I say more. (plus I’m great at managing other people’s money). >Different body with higher de

Re: PESO - Young Grebes in Love

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
Jack, Dan, thanks for your kind words. I've got more! (to follow) Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 8:59:00 AM EDT, Jack Davis wrote: >Nice composition, well rendered, Frank! > >J > >- Original Message - >From: "frank theriault" >To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >Sent: Monday, July 20,

Re: My New Photo Gig

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
Ask Cotty. I believe you have his cell #... Norm, you old bastard! Why am I not surprised you surfaced in Cali? LOL! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 1:25:45 PM EDT, Norman Baugher wrote: >Hey guys, I’ve been lurking for a while, so this is my first post in >some time. I’ve been working with a

Re: OT:Biking with Bob

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
Bob W-PDML wrote: >On 21 Jul 2015, at 11:23, Knarf wrote: >> >> >> Kind of sad, she's a beautiful aircraft. > >It is rather sad. Our strategic nuclear deterrent, and never got to pop >her cherry. I really think on her very last flight they should have let &

Re: OT:Biking with Bob

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
I guess that answers my question... Thanks! Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 2:33:32 AM EDT, mike wilson wrote: >Maybe not. Sorry about the bulky link. > >https://www.change.org/p/rolls-royce-bae-systems-marshall-aviation-reverse-your-decision-not-to-release-vital-information-and-documentation-

Re: OT:Biking with Bob

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
Impressive shot of the Vulcan with the Red Arrows. I heard this will be her last season in the air. So many older vintage aircraft are still flying, I wonder why they can't keep this one up? Is it money? Kind of sad, she's a beautiful aircraft. And I like the group shot. Nice to see you all!

Re: PESO: Under Mom's Watchful Eye

2015-07-21 Thread Knarf
The things they can do with Lego nowadays! Very realistic. Seriously cute photo. You can't go wrong with ducklings. :-) Cheers, frank On 21 July, 2015 12:57:02 AM EDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >From Legoland, San Diego, CA: >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18055688&size=lg >K-5 II

Re: Peso - Rainy day blues

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
Yes! What everyone else said: I can almost feel it. Wonderful photo. Cheers, frank On 19 July, 2015 11:14:56 PM EDT, ann sanfedele wrote: >Recently shot.. > >http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/2015-and-all-that/i-NGQhsM6/L > >ann -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. P

Re: PESO - Park Square Garden

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
Very pretty. Love the colours. Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 7:16:09 PM EDT, Eric Featherstone wrote: >I don't do PESOs often... > >Park Square Garden >London >Open Gardens weekend 2015 > >http://www.fluidr.com/photos/eric_f/19843473726/ > >K-x, 17mm 1/125s@f/6.3 > >Comments welcome. -- Sen

Re: PESO - Nos. 111-113

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
No expectation of privacy standing at a huge window with no curtains or blinds. They might as well be standing on a sidewalk. No privacy to invade, to my mind... Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 8:56:42 PM EDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 8:51 PM, Rick Womer >wrote: >

Re: "Everybody knows you use MF for macro shots, dummy!"

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
Tamron SP 90mm f 2.5 adaptall. One must focus manually but the results are nice. Sweet bokeh... Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 9:13:35 PM EDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >On Mon, Jul 20, 2015 at 9:09 PM, John wrote: >> My macro lens is a "smc PENTAX-A MACRO 1:2.8 100mm", so I have to. > >Min

Re: GESO: A few snappies from a day at the beach

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
Even fishing nets. And I can't believe the azure blue water. Certainly doesn't look like the great lake that I live next to. Wonderful snaps, Stan. Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 9:15:31 PM EDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >It looks almost like the ocean, except for the lack of waves. >Dan Ma

Re: PESO - Nos. 111-113

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
More voyeurism. Love it! Also love the geometry involved. And the monotones other than the two people. Great shot. Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 8:11:18 PM EDT, Rick Womer wrote: >In London, but not in The City: > >http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18057090&size=lg > >(K-5, DA 16-45) >

Re: PESO - The Parade of Boys

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
Brilliant! I love it. Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 8:11:44 PM EDT, Marco Alpert wrote: >http://www.alpert.com/marco/photo15/peso6.html > >Comments, as always, welcomed. > >-Marco > >--- >http://www.alpert.com/marco -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my

Re: "Everybody knows you use MF for macro shots, dummy!"

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
Excellent! Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 6:29:19 PM EDT, Matthew Hunt wrote: >https://abattoir5.com/picture.php?/793/category/20 -- Sent from my Android device with K-9 Mail. Please excuse my brevity. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdm

Re: Peso-Cool and Ripe (redo)

2015-07-20 Thread Knarf
Huge improvement, to my eye. Cheers, frank On 20 July, 2015 8:42:33 AM EDT, Jack Davis wrote: > >OK, this is lightened some and, as expected, is more revealing. >Didn't imagine I'd be fussin' with this garden vegetable shot. :o) >Different mood, of course. > >C&C? > >Thanks! > >J > >http://phot

Re: PESO: Sphinx

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
Wow! That's a great shot. It's hanging on by one leg while hovering and sticking its proboscis into the bloom? Impressive! Couldn't imagine capturing it better, Dan. Cheers, frank On 19 July, 2015 9:25:07 PM EDT, "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: >One of the Sphinx moths (a/k/a Hummingbird moths)

Re: Peso-Cool and Ripe

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
favor of keeping it tucked back >in the shade. >Thanks, Frank! > >J > >Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 19, 2015, at 3:13 PM, Knarf wrote: >> >> I'm looking at it on my Android so perhaps not a fair assessment, but >the tomato seems a bit d

Re: PESO: Posing

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
Compelling image. My nit to pick is that I wish there were more separation between the photographer and model. Her "pose" is terrific and I love the spectator off to the right - he's positioned perfectly. Nice colours and exposure. Cheers, frank On 17 July, 2015 12:31:08 AM EDT, "Daniel J

Re: PESO - Old Bailey

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
I like the photo a lot, but it's too bad about that blue car. The black cab (if that's what it is) is a nice touch though. Cheers, frank On 18 July, 2015 5:40:56 PM EDT, Rick Womer wrote: >The last from The City for now. Yes, the perspective is a bit odd, but >the place is on a hill, and vant

Re: PESO: The Place to Which You are Going

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
"It worked." -- J. Robert Oppenheimer, July 16, 1945. Ann's right, it is evocative. And an impressive photo, to boot. Cheers, frank On 17 July, 2015 5:04:47 PM EDT, ann sanfedele wrote: >Um Larry - wrong history -- >July 16, 1945 > >(I thought Darrell posted last night- and it had just been

Re: PESO: Double Rainbow in Last Rays of a Stormy Sunset

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
I'll join the chorus: That's a gorgeous photo! Cheers, frank On 13 July, 2015 8:31:44 AM EDT, Darren Addy wrote: >Happy Monday all, >This was one of the images I stopped to make on my rush to reach >storms in south central Nebraska before dark on the evening of the >10th. I didn't think it was

Re: PESO 2015 - 121 - GDG

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
Yes. Cheers, frank On 19 July, 2015 10:28:08 AM EDT, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: >An urge to a graphic … > > https://flic.kr/p/vghXHc > >enjoy, >G >-- >The trouble with being punctual is that nobody's there to appreciate >it. > > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >PDML@pdml.net >http://pdml.ne

Re: Peso-Cool and Ripe

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
I'm looking at it on my Android so perhaps not a fair assessment, but the tomato seems a bit dark to me. Looks tasty though. :-) Cheers, frank On 19 July, 2015 3:24:31 PM EDT, Jack Davis wrote: > >My wife tells me that this has been the most productive year of >exceptionally >sweet and succu

Re: PESO - Finch

2015-07-19 Thread Knarf
Pretty little thing, well captured in its environment! Cheers, frank On 19 July, 2015 4:24:35 PM EDT, paul stenquist wrote: >A female house finch — i think — in the backyard this morning. K-3 DA* >60-250/4 with D 14X converter. Flash fill at -.5 compensation. ISO 640, >f5.6. > >http://photo.net

Re: PESO - Coneflower Bud

2015-07-17 Thread Knarf
It's like another world... Great stuff! Cheers, frank On 15 July, 2015 3:47:51 PM EDT, Mark C wrote: >http://www.markcassino.com/b2evolution/index.php/grey-headed-coneflower-patterns > > > >A couple shots of a coneflower bud, showing the swirling patterns >within >it. One high magnification a

Re: Peso sunny 1

2015-07-16 Thread Knarf
It is! Cheers, frank On 16 July, 2015 4:40:46 PM EDT, Mark C wrote: >Classic! > >On 7/15/2015 1:09 PM, David J Brooks wrote: >> our first bloomer >> >> http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=18054087 >> >> Dave >> > > >--- >This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >

Re: PESO: Sundown, Loess Hills of Gosper County

2015-07-16 Thread Knarf
Holy s&#t, that's all kinds of gorgeous. Cheers, frank On 14 July, 2015 10:07:29 AM EDT, Darren Addy wrote: >In a rush to reach storms before dark on Friday night I initially flew >right past this scene but the quality of the light of the setting sun >made me reconsider, flip a u-turn, and go

Re: Peso-The Artistry of Time and Weather

2015-07-16 Thread Knarf
Cool! The telephone pole makes it imho. Texture abounds. Cheers, frank On 16 July, 2015 1:15:08 PM EDT, Jack Davis wrote: > > >Shot this AM. >Would like to have taken it from further to the right, but for a >barn just out of sight holding up the other end of the wad of vines. >May try it agai

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