Re: PESO - Crossing

2011-01-19 Thread frank theriault
On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 1:34 AM, Boris Liberman bori...@gmail.com wrote: It is a good photo, but I think you tripped the shutter just a split second too late. The tip of the head of the old lady almost touches the round corner of the walkway across the street. That's a nitpick, but it is there.

Re: PESO - Crossing

2011-01-19 Thread Boris Liberman
On 1/19/2011 1:47 PM, frank theriault wrote: Almost, but not quite. Besides, if I'd have pressed a second earlier, her feet would be touching the arc of the sidewalk below her feet, rather than being just above it as she is now. Indeed. That's the trickiest part - to have the timing right.

Re: PESO - Crossing

2011-01-18 Thread Boris Liberman
It is a good photo, but I think you tripped the shutter just a split second too late. The tip of the head of the old lady almost touches the round corner of the walkway across the street. That's a nitpick, but it is there. Yet, I can hardly think of a picture from your street photography,

Re: PESO - Crossing

2011-01-17 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 7:42 PM, Daniel J. Matyola danmaty...@gmail.com wrote: Fine image, Frank.  I love the shadows and reflections. Thanks Dan, and everyone else who commented. I'm glad you liked it. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML

RE: PESO - Crossing

2011-01-16 Thread Chris Mitchell
frank theriault wrote: Two things about winter: first, the sun never gets very high in the sky. This was taken at about 10 am. Second, the streets always seem wet. They over-salt the streets around here, so snowbanks are constantly melting onto the streets and sidewalks. Yuck.

Re: PESO - Crossing

2011-01-16 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Fine image, Frank. I love the shadows and reflections. Dan -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 6:35 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Two things about winter:  first, the sun never gets very high in the sky.  This was

PESO - Crossing

2011-01-15 Thread frank theriault
Two things about winter: first, the sun never gets very high in the sky. This was taken at about 10 am. Second, the streets always seem wet. They over-salt the streets around here, so snowbanks are constantly melting onto the streets and sidewalks. Yuck. Anyway, here's the pic:

RE: PESO - Crossing

2011-01-15 Thread Bob W
Two things about winter: first, the sun never gets very high in the sky. This was taken at about 10 am. Second, the streets always seem wet. They over-salt the streets around here, so snowbanks are constantly melting onto the streets and sidewalks. Yuck. Anyway, here's the pic:

Re: PESO - Crossing

2011-01-15 Thread Paul Stenquist
Dramatic photo. You might want to burn in the upper left corner a bit to eliminate the ghosting flare on the figure of the other walker. But I love it as presented. Paul On Jan 15, 2011, at 6:35 AM, frank theriault wrote: Two things about winter: first, the sun never gets very high in the

Re: PESO - Crossing

2011-01-15 Thread Jack Davis
I truly sense her anxiety. Treacherous terrain! Effective, Frank. Jack --- On Sat, 1/15/11, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com Subject: PESO - Crossing To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Date: Saturday, January 15, 2011, 3

Re: PESO - Crossing

2011-01-15 Thread David J Brooks
Nice efffect lighting Dave On Sat, Jan 15, 2011 at 6:35 AM, frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: Two things about winter:  first, the sun never gets very high in the sky.  This was taken at about 10 am. Second, the streets always seem wet.  They over-salt the streets around here,

Re: PESO - Crossing

2011-01-15 Thread Christine Aguila
Very intriguing picture, Frank. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank theriault knarftheria...@gmail.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 5:35 AM Subject: PESO - Crossing Two things about winter: first, the sun never gets

Re: PESO - Crossing the Tracks

2010-02-13 Thread frank theriault
On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 1:22 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 12:40 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Aparently you're doing apmputations without a license... Its free health care, no license required.:-) Hey, Dave, it's ~not~ free, we

Re: PESO - Crossing the Tracks

2010-02-12 Thread P. J. Alling
Aparently you're doing apmputations without a license... On 2/11/2010 6:00 PM, frank theriault wrote: I wish I hadn't cut off her feet, but other than that I kind of like this one: http://knarf-underground.blogspot.com/2010/02/crossing-tracks.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers,

Re: PESO - Crossing the Tracks

2010-02-12 Thread David J Brooks
On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 12:40 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Aparently you're doing apmputations without a license... Its free health care, no license required.:-) Dave On 2/11/2010 6:00 PM, frank theriault wrote: I wish I hadn't cut off her feet, but other than that I

Re: PESO - Crossing the Tracks

2010-02-12 Thread P. J. Alling
On 2/12/2010 1:22 PM, David J Brooks wrote: On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 12:40 PM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Aparently you're doing apmputations without a license... Its free health care, no license required.:-) Aparently I've been taking the Dave Brook, U kan

PESO - Crossing the Tracks

2010-02-11 Thread frank theriault
I wish I hadn't cut off her feet, but other than that I kind of like this one: http://knarf-underground.blogspot.com/2010/02/crossing-tracks.html Hope you enjoy. Comments welcome. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Crossing College

2008-10-25 Thread David J Brooks
Good one Frank. The shadows are nice. I l;ike the framing. Dave On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 1:50 PM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The shadows are lengthening, even at mid-day: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2008/10/crossing-college.html It's simple, but I still like it.

PESO - Crossing College

2008-10-24 Thread frank theriault
The shadows are lengthening, even at mid-day: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2008/10/crossing-college.html It's simple, but I still like it. Comment if you feel compelled to. Thanks, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - Crossing College

2008-10-24 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Frank: That's fun. You've got some great framing there with the arm positions of the two folks on either end. Body positions are subtle, but speak volumes. That person in the middle with the hat is great. Nice one, Frank. Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: frank

Re: PESO - Crossing College

2008-10-24 Thread Boris Liberman
Looks superb on my handtop screen. On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 7:50 PM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The shadows are lengthening, even at mid-day: http://knarfinthecity.blogspot.com/2008/10/crossing-college.html It's simple, but I still like it. Comment if you feel compelled to.

Re: PESO - Crossing College

2008-10-24 Thread Bob Sullivan
Mundane at first then I find myself looking more closely at the people. What/who are these folks? The odd duck with the hat, cane, and shoulder bag, The other old man with the young girl next to him, The young guy on the left side of the frame, The boy with the dog, The guy with his briefcase over

Re: PESO - Crossing Yonge Street

2007-12-15 Thread Stan Halpin
Starting to catch up on PESO/GESO postings from the last few weeks... Frank - I like this picture on many levels. A good capture of a mood (dismal). And by the way, I think Toronto is world class in many ways! However, I am not sure that world class is all that great anymore. Mediocrity

PESO - Crossing Yonge Street

2007-12-06 Thread frank theriault
Waiting for a gap in the traffic on a miserable, cold, snowy, wet night: http://tinyurl.com/2dmg3t http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R1f8FlZI9AI/BF8/v4_IhCA7ZOs/s1600-h/dec_6+001.jpg As an aside, Yonge Street is touted as the longest street in the world - I think that's a load of

Re: PESO - Crossing Yonge Street

2007-12-06 Thread David J Brooks
Not sure about this one Frank. Could be the bright car head lights are a bit distracting. The street lights on the other hand look nice. As far as Yonge Street being the longest streetall depends if you make the right or left hand turn at Shabaqua.:-) Dave On Dec 6, 2007 8:53 AM,

Re: PESO - Crossing Yonge Street

2007-12-06 Thread Christian
frank theriault wrote: Waiting for a gap in the traffic on a miserable, cold, snowy, wet night: http://tinyurl.com/2dmg3t http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R1f8FlZI9AI/BF8/v4_IhCA7ZOs/s1600-h/dec_6+001.jpg love it, frank. Everything about it is perfect. -- Christian

Re: PESO - Crossing Yonge Street

2007-12-06 Thread frank theriault
On Dec 6, 2007 9:05 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure about this one Frank. Could be the bright car head lights are a bit distracting. The street lights on the other hand look nice. As far as Yonge Street being the longest streetall depends if you make the right

Re: PESO - Crossing Yonge Street

2007-12-06 Thread pnstenquist
I like this one. It does a good job of conveying the mood of the moment. Paul -- Original message -- From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Waiting for a gap in the traffic on a miserable, cold, snowy, wet night: http://tinyurl.com/2dmg3t

Re: PESO - Crossing Yonge Street

2007-12-06 Thread David J Brooks
On Dec 6, 2007 9:42 AM, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Dec 6, 2007 9:05 AM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure about this one Frank. Could be the bright car head lights are a bit distracting. The street lights on the other hand look nice. As far as Yonge

Re: PESO - Crossing Yonge Street

2007-12-06 Thread Cotty
On 06/12/07, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed: Waiting for a gap in the traffic on a miserable, cold, snowy, wet night: http://tinyurl.com/2dmg3t http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R1f8FlZI9AI/BF8/v4_IhCA7ZOs/ s1600-h/dec_6+001.jpg Great pic my man. -- Cheers, Cotty

Re: PESO - Crossing Yonge Street

2007-12-06 Thread Bruce Dayton
I would have preferred to see somehow the person appearing to cross - as it is, there is a person standing there doing nothing. -- Bruce Thursday, December 6, 2007, 5:53:12 AM, you wrote: ft Waiting for a gap in the traffic on a miserable, cold, snowy, wet night: ft http://tinyurl.com/2dmg3t

Re: PESO - Crossing Yonge Street

2007-12-06 Thread David J Brooks
On second and third looks, Frank, I see what you'r getting at here. Dave On Dec 6, 2007 2:12 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Like it. :-) G On Dec 6, 2007, at 5:53 AM, frank theriault wrote: Waiting for a gap in the traffic on a miserable, cold, snowy, wet night:

Re: PESO - Crossing Yonge Street

2007-12-06 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
Like it. :-) G On Dec 6, 2007, at 5:53 AM, frank theriault wrote: Waiting for a gap in the traffic on a miserable, cold, snowy, wet night: http://tinyurl.com/2dmg3t http://bp3.blogger.com/_EaTEtfR4WJw/R1f8FlZI9AI/BF8/ v4_IhCA7ZOs/s1600-h/dec_6+001.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: PESO - Crossing Yonge Street

2007-12-06 Thread frank theriault
On Dec 6, 2007 2:18 PM, David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On second and third looks, Frank, I see what you'r getting at here. I'm not getting at anything. I just took a picture... g Seriously, Dave, if you remember Sunday night, it was pretty dismal. At the time I took that one it was

Re: PESO - Crossing Yonge Street

2007-12-06 Thread frank theriault
On Dec 6, 2007 2:31 PM, Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would have preferred to see somehow the person appearing to cross - as it is, there is a person standing there doing nothing. If she tried crossing now, she'd get hit by all those cars. ;-) Perhaps I should have called it waiting

Re: PESO: Crossing swords

2007-04-02 Thread Boris Liberman
You *caught* the moment, Fernando! Excellent. Boris Fernando Terrazzino wrote: I went to see my first hockey game last Sunday (I'm kind of lame, three years in Canada and this is the first hockey game I go and I'm not even talking about NHL, I know...). Shooting conditions were not the best,

Re: PESO: Crossing swords

2007-04-02 Thread Fernando Terrazzino
Thanks Boris, your 77 limited would have helped in this one ;-) On 4/2/07, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You *caught* the moment, Fernando! Excellent. Boris Fernando Terrazzino wrote: I went to see my first hockey game last Sunday (I'm kind of lame, three years in Canada and

Re: PESO: Crossing swords

2007-04-01 Thread Fernando Terrazzino
thanks Marnie Markus for the comments On 3/31/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 3/30/2007 9:00:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I went to see my first hockey game last Sunday (I'm kind of lame, three years in Canada and this is the

RE: PESO: Crossing swords

2007-03-31 Thread Markus Maurer
: Re: PESO: Crossing swords In a message dated 3/30/2007 9:00:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I went to see my first hockey game last Sunday (I'm kind of lame, three years in Canada and this is the first hockey game I go and I'm not even talking about NHL, I know

PESO: Crossing swords

2007-03-30 Thread Fernando Terrazzino
I went to see my first hockey game last Sunday (I'm kind of lame, three years in Canada and this is the first hockey game I go and I'm not even talking about NHL, I know...). Shooting conditions were not the best, I had a longer zoom than needed (didn't know my seats were so close to the rink), my

Re: PESO: Crossing swords

2007-03-30 Thread Jack Davis
Fernando. Yes, you could have used a little more light, but a VERY nice catch. Almost looks staged. Unusual for a honest action shot. Congratulations! Jack --- Fernando Terrazzino [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went to see my first hockey game last Sunday (I'm kind of lame, three years in Canada

Re: PESO: Crossing swords

2007-03-30 Thread David Savage
I like it. The game I went to oh so many years ago (provincial league), the security nazis at the door would let me take my camera in I had to leave it with them. I even tried playing the whiny tourist card. Needles to say that didn't work either. Cheers, Dave On 3/30/07, Fernando Terrazzino

Re: PESO: Crossing swords

2007-03-30 Thread Fernando Terrazzino
Really, I didn't even try to find out if I could bring my camera, I just assumed I could. I better check next time I go to an event, because I don't think I'd trust my camera to any security guy... On 3/30/07, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like it. The game I went to oh so many years

Re: PESO: Crossing swords

2007-03-30 Thread Fernando Terrazzino
Thanks, Jack On 3/30/07, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fernando. Yes, you could have used a little more light, but a VERY nice catch. Almost looks staged. Unusual for a honest action shot. Congratulations! Jack --- Fernando Terrazzino [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went to see my first

Re: PESO: Crossing swords

2007-03-30 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 3/30/2007 9:00:49 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I went to see my first hockey game last Sunday (I'm kind of lame, three years in Canada and this is the first hockey game I go and I'm not even talking about NHL, I know...). Shooting conditions were