RE: GESO September favorites

2012-10-03 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
A very good month for you!! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: October 3, 2012 10/3/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: GESO September

RE: 4th Alaska Coastal Image

2012-10-03 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Face looks a bit hot but still a wonderful photo! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: kwal...@peoplepc.com Sent: October 3, 2012 10/3/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: 4th

RE: PESOs Hank and Cleveland, also Pops

2012-10-03 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I have problems with stage photos bathed in deep coloured spots, so due to that personal bias I don't feel qualified to comment on that first photo. The photo of Pops, on the other hand, is a magnificent portrait. Nice conversion, too. Two thumbs up! cheers, frank What can be asserted

Re: PESO - Untitled (Subway)

2012-10-03 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
) Very nice Knarf On Tue, Oct 2, 2012 at 8:18 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I think this was my best shot from yesterday. For you, Ann: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/10/untitled-subway.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness

RE: OT: Interesting Bokeh Effects

2012-10-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
That made my eyes hurt. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: October 2, 2012 10/2/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: OT:

RE: PESO: Lotsa bricks

2012-10-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
You're in good company; Sir Winston Churchill had a thing for bricks too. Nice wall, cool shot. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com Sent: October 1, 2012 10/1/12

RE: GESO: Visitor portraits

2012-10-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
What beautiful photos! The last one is especially enchanting; the bond between father and daughter really shows. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Sent:

RE: OT The Edge Effect

2012-10-02 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
That's stunning! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: October 2, 2012 10/2/12 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List PDML@pdml.net Subject: OT The Edge Effect

RE: PESO: Hibiscus

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Both beautiful shots but I love the bloom! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: September 30, 2012 9/30/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Espresso to Go

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
: Re: PESO - Espresso to Go Looks great, Frank. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Sep 30, 2012 at 8:40 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Recently seen outside the Jet Fuel Cafe: http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2012/09/espresso-to-go.html

Re: OT: Interesting images

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Whether they are real or not, someone sure went to town with the saturation on many of them. And I really doubt.those guys in the panda suits fooled that baby panda for a minute. ;-) Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens

RE: OT GESO - Labour Day

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Love the Darryl Lee Chocolate interior. Usually I prefer your people shots but the atmosphere in this one is incredible. Wonderful conversions, too! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From:

Re: PESO: Taboo !

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Cool image! They almost look like aliens. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: October 1, 2012 10/1/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

RE: PESO: Bud

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Looks really hot on my android but it works. Love that deep blue background! Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: October 1, 2012 10/1/12 To:

Re: PESO - Worn Down - A Self Portrait

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
...@paper-ape.com Sent: October 1, 2012 10/1/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Worn Down - A Self Portrait on 2012-09-25 19:44 knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote I was at Jet Fuel cafe in Toronto on Sunday morning. A friend of mine just got a Samsung Galaxy S III

RE: OT: Consumer Reports

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Just a mention of two Pentax products is great! CR doesn't cater to photographers and I'd even doubt that a photographer reviewed them. I am sure that they just plug in numbers and a winner is spit out. Can't image they have time for much (any?) real world handling or picture taking. Cheers,

RE: PESO - Almost Fall Colors at the Park - A pano

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Beautiful pano. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com Sent: October 1, 2012 10/1/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Almost Fall Colors at

RE: Peso. Fall colours through a pair of sunglasses

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Cool! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Sent: October 1, 2012 10/1/12 To: Pentax Discuss pdml@pdml.net, Petch Dianne dianne.pe...@yahoo.com, Harry Bolton

RE: PESO: Sit. Stay. Shop.

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Your dog makes the shot! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: October 1, 2012 10/1/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Sit.

RE: GESO: The GFM photos I almost forgot

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
...And this is why we hate you so... ;-) Beautiful set, Mark! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com Sent: October 1, 2012 10/1/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: Geso Fall colour drive weekend

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
There's people with firearms and dogs and one guy with a dead Canada goose. These things offend my wimpy vegan left-wing anti-gun city-boy sensibilities. Otherwise, the leaves are quite pretty. So are the landscapes and churches. And all silly humour aside it's a beautiful gallery. Cheers,

Re: OT: Consumer Reports

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
CR is not for the enthusiast. Of anything. Back when I read the odd high end stereo mag like Stereophile or Absolute Sound (Are either of those still around? I don't know...) they decried CR stereo ratings: This Naim amplifier seems sturdily built and rugged, and it measures quite good

RE: How to take INCREDIBLE photos of your friends

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
That's the way I take photos of people except I use a dslr instead of phone. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com Sent: October 1, 2012 10/1/12 To:

RE: PESO - Three windows

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Lovely photo. Is that the abandoned military facility south of Lakeshore Blvd. just west of Long Branch? If so I always wondered what that was... Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce

RE: GESO Fall 2011

2012-10-01 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Beautiful gallery! Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie shark50...@gmail.com Sent: October 1, 2012 10/1/12 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: GESO Fall 2011 Before I start shooting and

RE: PESO: Self portrait with buttons

2012-09-30 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
That's kinda cool. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com Sent: September 29, 2012 9/29/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Self portrait

Re: PESO: A Night at the Carnival

2012-09-30 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yes, that's better. Terrific shot! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: September 30, 2012 9/30/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net, P. J.

Re: PESO - Hot Dogs for Jesus

2012-09-30 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
My point was not that Jesus would have eaten hot dogs. Being triple O (Omniscient, Omnipotent and Omnibenevolent) he would have known that hot dogs aren't good for a human body (and he was god and human all in one - like Certs). Even veggie dogs with soy in them (North American soy is one of

Re: PDML Digest, Vol 77, Issue 265

2012-09-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yes, both post injury. Now that I am a walking/metropassing courier I have my camera with me. There are different views of downtown on a workday than on weekends. It's fun! Thanks for the kind words on both photos. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without

RE: PESO: Painted Lady

2012-09-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
That's gorgeous, Dan! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: September 28, 2012 9/28/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO:

RE: PAW143 - Tram

2012-09-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
It's like two pictures separated by the rubber strip on the door. Reality (woman getting on, left side of frame) and some alternate perception of reality (window with reflections and man on the other side). Cool! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof.

Re: PESO -- Vally Forge was never like this.

2012-09-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I think she's portraying Martha Washington who, few people realize, was a bit of a vamp. ;-) Fun, colourful photo, Peter. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker

Re: iPhone 5--sheesh!

2012-09-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I have very little experience with mobile phones generally and even less with smartphones. In fact my Samsung Galaxy S II with Android is my first and only. So I can't compare it with others. What I can say, however, is that as a phone it is horrible. I can barely hear the person at the other

RE: PESO grape leaves and spider web

2012-09-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Wonderful! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: September 28, 2012 9/28/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO grape leaves and spider web

Re: PESO - In Motion

2012-09-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: PESO - In Motion Yes Frank like the light and the rich black in the car. But I mostly like the closeness of the subject. I feel I am sitting on the next bike. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 8 Date: Sat, 29 Sep 2012 02:42:08 + (UTC) From:knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria

RE: iPhone 5--sheesh!

2012-09-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
. Or maybe it's just that I'm a deaf git. B From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com I have very little experience with mobile phones generally and even less with smartphones. In fact my Samsung Galaxy S II with Android is my first

RE: GESO - William Street Laneway Festival

2012-09-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Lovely! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Derby Chang der...@iinet.net.au Sent: September 29, 2012 9/29/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: GESO - William Street Laneway

RE: PESO - Unknown Bird

2012-09-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Blue heron. Nice capture! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: George Sinos gsi...@gmail.com Sent: September 29, 2012 9/29/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO - Unknown

RE: iPhone 5--sheesh!

2012-09-29 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
quality stereo systems... - J.C.O'Connell hifis...@gate.net - -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2012 10:58 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: RE

RE: PESO -- Bridges

2012-09-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Gorgeous scene, very well captured. Wonderful composition and I like that the leaves are just starting to turn. That mix of colours is lovely. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: P. J. Alling

RE: Make that October PUG - The Door is about to close

2012-09-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Doors. Check. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org Sent: September 27, 2012 9/27/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Make that October

Re: PESO - The Jaywalker

2012-09-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
- The Jaywalker I like this bit of urban drama being played out. I appreciate how panning the rider makes him sharp while also blurring the jay-walker giving him some clear motion. Very neatly done! On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:31 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Rule #1: Never look

RE: PESO -- Lith

2012-09-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
This is a strangely compelling photo. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com Sent: September 28, 2012 9/28/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

RE: Brooks

2012-09-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Indeed! Many happy returns, Dave. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: September 28, 2012 9/28/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Brooks

RE: GESO - Santos City of Lights display

2012-09-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Very cool! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Tanya Love tanyal...@bigpond.com Sent: September 28, 2012 9/28/12 To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: GESO - Santos City of Lights display So, amdist an

PESO - In Motion

2012-09-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Sorry to post bike pix on successive days but this was (by far) the best picture I took today. I really like what the light reflecting off buildings was doing: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/09/in-motion.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank

RE: PESO: Frog

2012-09-27 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Very cool! What surface is it walking on? Almost looks like a mattress or something? Whatever it is I think it really adds to the photo - not so strong as to distract but visible enough to be a subtle yet interesting element. Very good photo but two little nits: Might crop a bit off the top and

RE: Peso x 4 Jays in flight

2012-09-27 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
First and last are my favourites. Are you using fill flash on these? The jays look nice and bright! (but not too much so - just right I'd say). cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: David J

Re: PESO - From a Position of Power

2012-09-27 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Ann, Dan, Steve, thanks for your comments. FWIW the older gentleman is on the steps of the National Club, one of a half-dozen or so private clubs left in Toronto. This one is one of the oldest and most prestigious; a real old boys' club until they made them take old girls a couple of decades

Re: PESO - Life's Greatest Pleasures?

2012-09-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
her muffin, grimaces and spits it out. Fade. Hey if Bruce Gilden can spring up and flash people in NY, why not? On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 9:04 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Not going to comment on the scrim. I takes my photos as I find 'em. Collapsible scrims

RE: PESO - Life's Greatest Pleasures?

2012-09-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
of King Billy on his arm took my seat and wouldn't get out when I objected. B On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 8:41 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Never tried a pipe. Nor a ~good~ cigar. Smoked cheap cigars and I always found them nasty. Even though I quit tobacco

Re: OT: 2013 will be the year of the Great Comets

2012-09-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
You just wet your pants and it's visible in daylight. That's more information than I really need, thank you very much. ;-) So the Russians discovered this comet, eh? Sounds just like back in the cold war. No matter what we in the West ~really invented~ they claimed to have invented it first.

RE: GESO Tasha and Friends -- the rest of the story

2012-09-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
The wrap party must have been amazing. ;-) Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: September 26, 2012 9/26/12 To: Pentax Discuss Mailing List

RE: Elizabeth Street Gallery

2012-09-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Love them all (as I always do) but especially the first one and the photo of the children looking at the bunnies hanging by their ears. They'll have nightmares about that for years, followed by decades of therapy but it's a great shot! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be

RE: PESO Ford

2012-09-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Like the fourth one best. Those orange highlights are weird but oddly work well with the black or grey matt. Well shot. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent:

Re: PESO - Worn Down - A Self Portrait

2012-09-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Oh, yeah... I remember that look too! But he wasn't in quite such pain back then... Frank, just be good and do what doc says and let Judy wait on you ann On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 9:44 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I was at Jet Fuel cafe in Toronto on Sunday

RE: Peso Back yard jays

2012-09-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
The second one is terrific. The first one might be if the tip of the head weren't cut off. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Sent: September 26, 2012

RE: GESO San Francisco Lindy Exchange:

2012-09-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Didn't get all the way through them but there are some amazing photos in there. Obviously being a dancer yourself you know the timing and can anticipate the perfect moment to snap. Wonderful stuff. Perhaps you should have used a flash though... g,drun cheers, frank What can be asserted

Re: PESO - Life's Greatest Pleasures?

2012-09-26 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
the next year. Regards, Bob S. On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 6:22 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Well, I did actually ask the young lady if I could take a photo of her book, coffee and muffin. That's more than I usually do... My reference with the backdrop and glycerin

Re: PESO - Life's Greatest Pleasures?

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
are too blocked to convey an inviting texture to the pastry and the coffee cup needs a bit more separation from it's shadow/reflection in the saucer . Aside from that the composition is quite pleasing. On 9/24/2012 9:51 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I suppose there could be a huge debate

RE: PESO: Capturing his friends

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Yeah, capturing his friends backs... ;-) I do like your photo, though, Dan. The shot od the group is good, like the church background and the guy with the camera (holding it at arm's length for maximum steadiness) is icing on the cake. Well done. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without

Re: PESO - Vespa Princess

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
at 9:32 PM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Seen along Queen West in Toronto: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/09/vespa-princess.html I rather impressed myself with the fact that this is full-frame. Hope you enjoy. Comments always welcome. cheers, frank

Re: OT - Shoulder injury update

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
it up. All you need to do now is rest and listen to your physiotherapist. I wanna see the X-ray too, even if you have to draw one :) My only injury today was a bruised wallet. Maintaining bikes is not cheap. Dave On Sep 25, 2012, at 1:09 AM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Got a call from

RE: Yet Another Holiday

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Somebody has killed Bob and stolen his computer!! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bob W p...@web-options.com Sent: September 25, 2012 9/25/12 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net

Re: PESO - Life's Greatest Pleasures?

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
tobacco. On Mon, Sep 24, 2012 at 11:06 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks, Peter. That's the kind of constructive criticism that I find particularly helpful! And it was, I believe, a chocolate chip muffin. :-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without

Re: PESO - Life's Greatest Pleasures?

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Life's Greatest Pleasures? A loaf of bread,a jug of wine, and thou I like this photo. It says the world in three objects. pdml-requ...@pdml.net wrote: Message: 8 Date: Tue, 25 Sep 2012 01:51:30 + (UTC) From:knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria

RE: OT, do you miss the heyday of bad web design?

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
That's why you make the Big Bucks, eh? cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bob W p...@web-options.com Sent: September 25, 2012 9/25/12 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE:

RE: Geso The General Store

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
These make you look pretty comfortable to me! I really like these. Beautifully converted/rendered and suitably anachronistic. Lovely! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Don Guthrie

Re: PESO - Life's Greatest Pleasures?

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
are too blocked to convey an inviting texture to the pastry and the coffee cup needs a bit more separation from it's shadow/reflection in the saucer . Aside from that the composition is quite pleasing. On 9/24/2012 9:51 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I suppose there could be a huge debate

Re: PESO - Life's Greatest Pleasures?

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO - Life's Greatest Pleasures? Don't try it. I took up the pipe when I quit cigarettes and got hooked on it for 10 years. Cigarettes taste pretty flat after a pipe. On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 8:41 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Never

RE: PESO - Lens and Eye

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Very pretty! The camera, not your son. Good looking young man, but not pretty. ;-) Beautifully composed and rendered! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv

Re: About those $2000.00 full-frame cameras...

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I've got an MX that still works just fine (except the meter is pooched). I've got an SP500 (stripped down budget Spotmatic) that still functions perfectly. Two Spotmatics with sluggish shutters that likely only need a CLA (remember CLAs?). I have a Leica CL that according to the serial number

RE: PESO 2012 - Balda photos - GDG

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Love both of these! The tree is beautiful. I think a big print of would sell. The other on is a lovely, relaxed, informal photo, beautifully rendered. cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From:

Re: About those $2000.00 full-frame cameras...

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Brian Walters apathy...@lyons-ryan.org Sent: September 25, 2012 9/25/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: About those $2000.00 full-frame cameras... Quoting knarftheria...@gmail.com: I've got an MX

Re: About those $2000.00 full-frame cameras...

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: About those $2000.00 full-frame cameras... Quoting knarftheria...@gmail.com: I've got an MX that still works just fine (except the meter is pooched). I've got an SP500 (stripped down budget Spotmatic) that still functions perfectly. Two Spotmatics

Re: PESOs - A Chrysler at Packard

2012-09-25 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Agreed! The last one is a real winner! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Steven Desjardins drd1...@gmail.com Sent: September 25, 2012 9/25/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net

RE: PESOs a woody for Frank, and a couple others from the Folsom Street Fair

2012-09-24 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Actually, I prefer bamboo... ;-) Looks like a cool bike though. Seriously, I think that metal is best for a strong, long lasting frame for heavy urban use. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message ---

OT - Shoulder injury update

2012-09-24 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Got a call from the hospital yesterday. Upon reviewing x-rays they now see a fracture and I should reattend Monday morning. Which I did. Fracture of the clavical right near the tip. It's like a small chip got shaved off. Good news: should heal well. Six weeks in a sling and I should be good to

RE: PESO - Morgans

2012-09-24 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Beautiful horses, well captured. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Sent: September 23, 2012 9/23/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject:

RE: PAW142 - Balloon

2012-09-24 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
More minimalist brilliance from the master. Reminds me of the French film The Red Balloon that I saw as a kid... Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: DagT li...@thrane.name Sent: September 23,

RE: K5 acting up?... plus a PESO

2012-09-24 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Can't help with the camera (hope it's a one-time anomaly) but that's a terrific photo of your son. Such attitude! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Christine Nielsen ch...@inielsen.net Sent:

RE: PESO: Rock

2012-09-24 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
And mist. The mist makes it for me. Along with the wonderful composition and muted colours. Like this a lot. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Tim Bray tb...@textuality.com Sent: September

PESO - Life's Greatest Pleasures?

2012-09-24 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I suppose there could be a huge debate on what life's greatest pleasures really are but a good book, a muffin and an espresso would be a consideration for me: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.ca/2012/09/lifes-greatest-pleasures.html?m=1 Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. Cheers, frank What

RE: PESO: Butterfly Bush

2012-09-24 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
My favourite butterfly! They really like that flower up here, too. It's lovely to see them on it because the colours work so well together. Love this shot! Sharp, well composed, beautiful colours. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. --

Re: OT - Leica X2 noise test (really: Sony 16Mpixel sensor love … ;-)

2012-09-23 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
noisier than the Retina's was too... B On 9/22/2012 7:16 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I own a Leica and I can assure you that not all the photos I have taken with it are sharp. [...] Ya, and you'll be able to see the King's new clothes. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, Sep 22, 2012 at 5:20

RE: OT - Leica X2 noise test (really: Sony 16Mpixel sensor love … ;-)

2012-09-23 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
...@web-options.com Sent: September 23, 2012 9/23/12 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Leicas are wasted on the type of people who can afford them. On 9/22/2012 7:16 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I own a Leica and I can assure you that not all the photos I have taken

RE: PESO: Artists' Sink

2012-09-23 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Interesting shot! Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: September 22, 2012 9/22/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO: Artists'

RE: PESO a steaming pile of cliche

2012-09-23 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Cliche or not it's a beautiful photo. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: September 23, 2012 9/23/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO

RE: Peso The bride

2012-09-23 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Beautifully rendered and I like the photo too. A real feeling of anticipation. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com Sent: September 23, 2012 9/23/12 To: Pentax

Re: PESO - Buzz Buzz

2012-09-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Thanks Mark! It does seem a bit hot to me as well. I process on an old laptop and the brightness/contrast on the screen changes drastically if I change my vertical angle of view by only a few degrees. I think that's what happened here. After I read your post last night at the hospital (ain't

RE: OT - Minor Cycling Incident

2012-09-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bob W p...@web-options.com Sent: September 22, 2012 9/22/12 To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' pdml@pdml.net Subject: RE: OT - Minor Cycling Incident From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of knarftheria...@gmail.com

Re: OT - Minor Cycling Incident

2012-09-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Absolutely! As a cyclist I seem to make good use of our healthcare system! ;-) Of course the flip side is that as a very fit individual I tend not to get sick and with my healthy ticker will likely live a long, illness-free life, so in the long run I'd like to think that I'll be less taxing

RE: PESO - Sometimes I get the blues

2012-09-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
A most excellent shot! (I realize that excellent doesn't take a modifier; whatever...). Normally I don't like partially desaturated photos but this really works. Possibly because the still-coloured areas are so muted. No matter, it just works. The wonderful expression on his face and the

Re: Igs

2012-09-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Agreed. Fun article. Physicists letting their hair down. Who'd have thought? ;-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bruce Walker bruce.wal...@gmail.com Sent: September 21, 2012 9/21/12 To:

RE: PESO + GESO - Space Shuttle Endeavour flying low over Berkeley, CA

2012-09-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Terrific shot! Hopefully will look through gallery later when I have time but the single shot is sharp and well composed. Clipping part of back horizontal stabilizer doesn't bother me. Boy that poor old shuttle looks worn out and ready to retire! cheers, frank What can be asserted without

RE: OT GESO Vernal Equinox

2012-09-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Your usual wonderful work. Of particular brilliance (for me) are the lady next to the little statue and the skaeboarder with the armcast. Great stuff! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From:

RE: PESO: Creature of the Night

2012-09-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Very well captured especially given the conditional limitations! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: September 22, 2012 9/22/12 To: Pentax-Discuss

RE: PESO: It's Good for You

2012-09-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Dear me! cheers, frank Ps: Fun photo! What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com Sent: September 22, 2012 9/22/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO:

Re: PESO: Goofin' with the Pentax Q digital filters for in-camera post-processing

2012-09-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Missed this earlier but I really like these. Very interesting looks to these! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net Sent: September 21, 2012 9/21/12 To:

Re: OT - Leica X2 noise test (really: Sony 16Mpixel sensor love … ;-)

2012-09-22 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
I own a Leica and I can assure you that not all the photos I have taken with it are sharp. ;-) cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com Sent: September 22, 2012

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