Nice capture. Relic from the days when people actually cared enough
about what things looked like to do a little extra to make them look
interesting.
On 10/9/2013 7:04 PM, knarf wrote:
All Toronto transit vehicles are called red rockets now but originally it was
just the old PCC streetcars.
Thanks, Christine, and thanks as well to all who commented!
:-)
Cheers,
frank
Christine Aguila wrote:
>Yummy! Colors lovely. Nice documentation of the street car! Cheers,
>Christine
>
>
>On Oct 9, 2013, at 6:04 PM, knarf wrote:
>
>> All Toronto transit vehicles are called red rockets now bu
Yummy! Colors lovely. Nice documentation of the street car! Cheers, Christine
On Oct 9, 2013, at 6:04 PM, knarf wrote:
> All Toronto transit vehicles are called red rockets now but originally it was
> just the old PCC streetcars. Out of service for about 30 years now, they've
> spruced up
On Oct 11, 2013, at 6:01 PM, knarf wrote:
> First time I came to Toronto to visit in 1968 all the streetcars looked like
> this. Montreal had closed their last tram line around 1960 so these seemed
> very antiquated and anachronistic to my 12 year old eyes.
We had trams until 1954 which is way
First time I came to Toronto to visit in 1968 all the streetcars looked like
this. Montreal had closed their last tram line around 1960 so these seemed very
antiquated and anachronistic to my 12 year old eyes.
As for the colours, I may have fiddled with curves just a bit.
;-)
Thanks for the co
Thanks, Walt! And thanks to all who commented.
I was actually waiting for a streetcar as this stopped and I had hoped I might
get on but alas, it turned left and went down toward the Canadian National
Exhibition (a tourist area). Don't know if it was picking up passengers down
there or if it w
Very nice, Frank!
I think that's an excellent, charming attraction to have in the city.
-- Walt
On 10/9/2013 6:04 PM, knarf wrote:
All Toronto transit vehicles are called red rockets now but originally it was
just the old PCC streetcars. Out of service for about 30 years now, they've
spruce
Your photo brings out their classic look.
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Very nice paint, looks like new.
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Quoting knarf :
All Toronto transit vehicles are called red rockets now but
originally it was just the old PCC streetcars. Out of service for
about 30 years now, they've spruced up one or two and use them for
touristie things:
http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/10/red-rocket.html?m=1
Now that's a lovely trolley!
G
On Oct 9, 2013, at 4:04 PM, knarf wrote:
> All Toronto transit vehicles are called red rockets now but originally it was
> just the old PCC streetcars. Out of service for about 30 years now, they've
> spruced up one or two and use them for touristie things:
>
Nifty!
Dan Matyola
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola
On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 7:04 PM, knarf wrote:
> All Toronto transit vehicles are called red rockets now but originally it was
> just the old PCC streetcars. Out of service for about 30 years now, they've
> spruced up one or t
Nice trolley. Would like it more with people. :-)
Marnie aka Doe
In a message dated 10/9/2013 4:04:47 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
knarftheria...@gmail.com writes:
All Toronto transit vehicles are called red rockets now but originally it
was just the old PCC streetcars. Out of service for
Gorgeous shot of that one, Frank. Look how rich and lustrous the paint
job is. I remember riding those things to visit Eatons on Yonge St.
Shows you how old _I_ am. ;-)
On Wed, Oct 9, 2013 at 7:04 PM, knarf wrote:
> All Toronto transit vehicles are called red rockets now but originally it was
>
All Toronto transit vehicles are called red rockets now but originally it was
just the old PCC streetcars. Out of service for about 30 years now, they've
spruced up one or two and use them for touristie things:
http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.ca/2013/10/red-rocket.html?m=1
I think they can be c
,
> frank
>
> --- Original Message ---
>
> From: Christine Aguila
> Sent: January 20, 2012 1/20/12
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
> Subject: Re: PESO - Red Rocket
>
> That is tariff ice, Frank! Cheers, Christine
>
>
>
> On Jan 20, 201
I'm hoping that's Chicago-talk for a nice thing, because I'm thanking you.
:-)
cheers,
frank
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From: Christine Aguila
Sent: January 20, 2012 1/20/12
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
Subject: Re: PESO - Red Rocket
That is tariff ice, Frank! Che
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> --- Original Message ---
>
> From: David J Brooks
> Sent: January 20, 2012 1/20/12
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
> Subject: Re: PESO - Red Rocket
>
> Great shot. Good colours and excellent motion to this one.
>
> Dave
>
> On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 a
Thanks, Dave! And thanks to everyone who looked and commented. It's nice when
one turns out as hoped.
:-)
cheers,
frank
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From: David J Brooks
Sent: January 20, 2012 1/20/12
To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List"
Subject: Re: PESO - Red Rocket
Great shot. G
Great shot. Good colours and excellent motion to this one.
Dave
On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 9:49 PM, frank theriault
wrote:
> Red Rocket is what we call our streetcars. I think the name started
> off as being somewhat derisive, but it stuck and is now used with
> great affection. Here's one under
This shot *really* works for me, Frank. I like how much lines dominate
this scene, the motion blur, and the way the blurs and shake make for
a softness that neatly abstractifies [*] this image.
The only suggestion I'd make would be to burn, perhaps blur or
otherwise reduce the contrast of the adve
On 19/1/12, frank theriault, discombobulated, unleashed:
>Red Rocket is what we call our streetcars. I think the name started
>off as being somewhat derisive, but it stuck and is now used with
>great affection. Here's one under the Queen/Dufferin underpass:
>
>http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/
Oh, that's one of your best. Bursting with motion. -T
On Thu, Jan 19, 2012 at 6:49 PM, frank theriault
wrote:
> Red Rocket is what we call our streetcars. I think the name started
> off as being somewhat derisive, but it stuck and is now used with
> great affection. Here's one under the Queen/D
Great capture knarF !
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>From: frank theriault
>Sent: Jan 19, 2012 9:49 PM
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>Subject: PESO - Red Rocket
>
>Red Rocket is what we call our streetcars. I think the name started
>off as being somewhat derisive, but it
Nice pan, Frank. Color adds a bit of intensity to the movement.
Well done!
Jack
From: frank theriault
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Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2012 6:49 PM
Subject: PESO - Red Rocket
Red Rocket is what we call our streetcars. I think the
I like that - the shadowy tiny figure is just the right touch.
ann
On 1/19/2012 21:49, frank theriault wrote:
Red Rocket is what we call our streetcars. I think the name started
off as being somewhat derisive, but it stuck and is now used with
great affection. Here's one under the Queen/Duffe
A bit soft, but nice color and composition make it a worthy shot.
On Jan 19, 2012, at 9:49 PM, frank theriault wrote:
> Red Rocket is what we call our streetcars. I think the name started
> off as being somewhat derisive, but it stuck and is now used with
> great affection. Here's one under the
: PESO - Red Rocket
Red Rocket is what we call our streetcars. I think the name started
off as being somewhat derisive, but it stuck and is now used with
great affection. Here's one under the Queen/Dufferin underpass:
http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/red-rocket.html
I hope you
Red Rocket is what we call our streetcars. I think the name started
off as being somewhat derisive, but it stuck and is now used with
great affection. Here's one under the Queen/Dufferin underpass:
http://knarfdummyblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/red-rocket.html
I hope you enjoy. Comments welcome.
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