Re: PESO You lookin' at me?

2013-07-03 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
An effective image: sharp, concentrated and a bit eerie. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 10:29 PM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Fri, Jun 21, 2013, Larry Colen wrote:

Re: PESO You lookin' at me?

2013-07-03 Thread Larry Colen
On Wed, Jul 03, 2013 at 08:12:01AM -0400, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: An effective image: sharp, concentrated and a bit eerie. Thanks Dan. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 10:29 PM, Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com wrote: On Fri, Jun 21,

Re: PESO You lookin' at me?

2013-07-02 Thread Aahz Maruch
On Fri, Jun 21, 2013, Larry Colen wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/9099919714/in/set-72157634240779779 Definitely the best of the set, although 5716 comes close. -- Hugs and backrubs -- I break Rule 6http://rule6.info/ * *

Re: PESO You lookin' at me?

2013-06-24 Thread Rick Womer
Nice, and I like the high-key rendering.  What sort of bug is it? Rick   http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 11:37 AM Subject: PESO You lookin' at me? http

Re: PESO You lookin' at me?

2013-06-24 Thread Larry Colen
l...@red4est.com To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Friday, June 21, 2013 11:37 AM Subject: PESO You lookin' at me? http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/9099919714/in/set-72157634240779779 -- Larry Colen                  l...@red4est.com        http://red4est.com

RE: PESO You lookin' at me?

2013-06-24 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Terrific macros of a most interesting moth. Is he on or in a puddle of milk? All that white on white action really adds interest. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: June 21, 2013 6/21/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO You

Re: PESO You lookin' at me?

2013-06-24 Thread Larry Colen
, frank --- Original Message --- From: Larry Colen l...@red4est.com Sent: June 21, 2013 6/21/13 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: PESO You lookin' at me? http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/9099919714/in/set-72157634240779779 -- Larry Colen

PESO You lookin' at me?

2013-06-21 Thread Larry Colen
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/9099919714/in/set-72157634240779779 -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: PESO You lookin' at me?

2013-06-21 Thread Walt
On 6/21/2013 10:37 AM, Larry Colen wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/9099919714/in/set-72157634240779779 Not at all what I was expecting. Great shot, and perfect title, Larry! -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO You lookin' at me?

2013-06-21 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 10:48:18AM -0500, Walt wrote: On 6/21/2013 10:37 AM, Larry Colen wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/9099919714/in/set-72157634240779779 Not at all what I was expecting. Great shot, and perfect title, Larry! Thanks Walt. When I got home last night Zab

Re: PESO You lookin' at me?

2013-06-21 Thread Ann Sanfedele
I love it ann On 6/21/2013 11:37, Larry Colen wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/9099919714/in/set-72157634240779779 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above

Re: PESO You lookin' at me?

2013-06-21 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Unusual, interesting and compelling perspective on the little critter! Well seen and captured. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 11:37 AM, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote:

Re: PESO You lookin' at me?

2013-06-21 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 02:42:38PM -0400, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Unusual, interesting and compelling perspective on the little critter! Well seen and captured. thanks Dan. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 11:37 AM, Larry Colen

Re: PESO You lookin' at me?

2013-06-21 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Jun 21, 2013 at 02:28:25PM -0400, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I love it thanks Ann. I'm glad you can see well enough to look at it. ann On 6/21/2013 11:37, Larry Colen wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/9099919714/in/set-72157634240779779 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-07 Thread drd1135
Lol. I didn't expect that. Great catch. --Original Message-- From: Ken Waller Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List ReplyTo: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO - You lookin' at me? Sent: Jun 7, 2011 12:05 AM Great capture Kenneth Waller http

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-07 Thread Brian Walters
Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: PESO - You lookin' at me? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13343492size=lg -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - The professional email service -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-07 Thread Cory Waters
Nice grab Paul. Colorful and cute (like a lot of your shots, actually) I must say though that I dislike clicking through to your photos now that Photo.net has that ad I have to sit through or click-off. It's not a huge deal, but it does suck. And I have *almost* enough suck in my life

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-07 Thread Jack Davis
Very well rendered fun composition! Jack --- On Mon, 6/6/11, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: PESO - You lookin' at me? To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Monday, June 6, 2011, 6:44 PM http://photo.net/photodb

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-07 Thread David J Brooks
Great colours Dave On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13343492size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks to all who commented or had a look. These guys stopped me in my tracks. Paul On Jun 7, 2011, at 10:49 AM, David J Brooks wrote: Great colours Dave On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-07 Thread Christine Aguila
That's great, Paul. Color and subject are wonderful! Well seen and executed! Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 8:44 PM Subject: PESO - You lookin' at me

PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-06 Thread Paul Stenquist
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RE: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-06 Thread Jeffery Johnson
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Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-06 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Very colorful, with a strong composition. It really grabs one's attention. Dan On Mon, Jun 6, 2011 at 9:44 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13343492size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-06 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Paul Stenquist wrote: http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13343492size=lg yikes! terrifying critters, those ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2011-06-06 Thread Ken Waller
Great capture Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: PESO - You lookin' at me? http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=13343492size=lg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

PESO - You lookin' at me?

2010-12-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
At the nature center, K5, A400/5.6, AF 540 flash w/Xtender, f7.1 @ 1/800th, ISO 1600 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2010-12-30 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: At the nature center, K5, A400/5.6, AF 540 flash w/Xtender, f7.1 @ 1/800th, ISO 1600 url? cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2010-12-30 Thread P. J. Alling
Just imagine a photo you'll never take because you don't have an A*400 and it'll be sharp. (Yea, I know, below the belt. Happy new year Frank). On 12/30/2010 10:07 AM, frank theriault wrote: On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 10:00 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: At the nature

PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
Having a url problem lately. Creeping senility, I suspect. Chowing down and watching me. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12166230size=lg A loud screech from a bird sends him scurrying up a tree, where he perched on a stubby limb. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12166314size=lg

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread Jack Davis
Like the second a lot! Well composed with preferred exposure. Jack --- On Thu, 12/30/10, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat. To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Date: Thursday

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
Two great shots (as usual), Paul! Where were these images taken? This must be red squirrels; they certainly are different from the grays we have in our yard. Dan -- Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 10:24 AM, Paul Stenquist

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread Bob Sullivan
Paul, Put that guy on a diet! :-) I really like the use of flash here, maybe a little heavy on the 1st, but perfect on the 2nd. Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 9:24 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Having a url problem lately. Creeping senility, I suspect. Chowing

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread Elizabeth Masoner
DEMON SQUIRREL! RUN! RUN for your lives! Sorry, couldn't resist. :) ~Liz http://lizmasoner.wordpress.com/ http://thornsnclaws.wordpress.com/ http://photography.about.com On 12/30/10 9:24 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Having a url problem lately. Creeping senility,

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread Christian Skofteland
I like the first one! Nice, frame-filling, sharp and cute. -- Christian - http://404notfound.blogspot.com http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 10:24:32AM -0500, Paul Stenquist wrote: Having a url problem lately. Creeping senility,

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Dan. They were taken here in Bloomfield HIlls, Michigan, at the Johnson Nature Center. We have red squirrels and black squirrels -- no grays. When I lived in Jersey and Chicago, we had only grays as well. The black squirrels were originally found only on the east side of Detroit. They

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
On Dec 30, 2010, at 10:52 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Paul, Put that guy on a diet! :-) I really like the use of flash here, maybe a little heavy on the 1st, but perfect on the 2nd. I agree. I dialed the flash comp down a half stop after the first shot. Paul Regards, Bob S. On Thu, Dec

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Christian. Wasn't a good day for birds, so I shot squirrels:-). Much easier. Paul On Dec 30, 2010, at 11:51 AM, Christian Skofteland wrote: I like the first one! Nice, frame-filling, sharp and cute. -- Christian -

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Bob Sullivan wrote: Paul, Put that guy on a diet! :-) I really like the use of flash here, maybe a little heavy on the 1st, but perfect on the 2nd. Regards, Bob S. I like the second shot better than the first , pretty much for the reason you said, Bob - adorable pose on the first, but the

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread Cotty
On 30/12/10, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: A loud screech from a bird sends him scurrying up a tree, where he perched on a stubby limb. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12166314size=lg That's a gorgeous shot. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places,

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread David J Brooks
I really like the second one' Dave On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 10:24 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Having a url problem lately. Creeping senility, I suspect. Chowing down and watching me. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12166230size=lg A loud screech from a bird

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me?

2010-12-30 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 10:10 AM, P. J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Just imagine a photo you'll never take because you don't have an A*400 and it'll be sharp.  (Yea, I know, below the belt.  Happy new year Frank). Sharpness is overrated... ;-) HNY back at ya, Peter. cheers,

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread frank theriault
On Thu, Dec 30, 2010 at 2:02 PM, David J Brooks pentko...@gmail.com wrote: I really like the second one' Me too. cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept.  -Henri Cartier-Bresson -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Cotty. You too, Ann. On Dec 30, 2010, at 1:17 PM, Cotty wrote: On 30/12/10, Paul Stenquist, discombobulated, unleashed: A loud screech from a bird sends him scurrying up a tree, where he perched on a stubby limb. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12166314size=lg That's a

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread Ken Waller
...@comcast.net Subject: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat. Having a url problem lately. Creeping senility, I suspect. Chowing down and watching me. http://photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=12166230size=lg A loud screech from a bird sends him scurrying up a tree, where he perched on a stubby limb

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread Ken Waller
Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat. Thanks Dan. They were taken here in Bloomfield HIlls, Michigan, at the Johnson Nature Center. We have red

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread Paul Stenquist
. The Fox Squirrel is listed as 10-15 while the Grey is 9-10. Eastern Grey squirrels also include black albino morphs. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net Subject: Re: PESO - You lookin

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread P. J. Alling
After reading the comments I figured you could do better than that on You lookin' at me, so I figured I give it a try, quick and dirty, a little curve work and slight desaturation. Not perfect but then I started with the Jpeg. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1604247/PESO/paulsquirrel.html I'll take

Re: PESO - You lookin' at me...and a retreat.

2010-12-30 Thread John Sessoms
From: Daniel J. Matyola Two great shots (as usual), Paul! Where were these images taken? This must be red squirrels; they certainly are different from the grays we have in our yard. Dan Don't matter what color they are, they're still tree-rats. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Peso: You lookin' at me?

2010-02-10 Thread Boris Liberman
On 2/2/2010 5:53 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: Boris Liberman wrote: Wow!!! You sure *saw* it. I did not... Boris thanks! You were multi-tasking :) ann Right. But then again, aren't we always??? Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Peso: You lookin' at me?

2010-02-02 Thread ann sanfedele
Boris Liberman wrote: Wow!!! You sure *saw* it. I did not... Boris thanks! You were multi-tasking :) ann On 1/31/2010 11:12 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: http://tinyurl.com/yglce4d

Re: Peso: You lookin' at me?

2010-02-01 Thread David J Brooks
On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 4:12 PM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: http://tinyurl.com/yglce4d http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/New-York-New-York/2564371_i3HHm/1/776075473_h9ZL7/Medium shot from the hip on the stroll with Boris last Sunday. Boris has skinny legs.

Re: Peso: You lookin' at me?

2010-02-01 Thread drd1135
Every dog is still a wolf under all the fluffy stuff. Nice shot. --Original Message-- From: David J Brooks Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List ReplyTo: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Peso: You lookin' at me? Sent: Feb 1, 2010 5:42 PM On Sun, Jan 31, 2010

Re: Peso: You lookin' at me?

2010-02-01 Thread frank theriault
On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 4:12 PM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: http://tinyurl.com/yglce4d http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/New-York-New-York/2564371_i3HHm/1/776075473_h9ZL7/Medium shot from the hip on the stroll with Boris last Sunday. That dog has personality!

Re: Peso: You lookin' at me?

2010-02-01 Thread Boris Liberman
Wow!!! You sure *saw* it. I did not... Boris On 1/31/2010 11:12 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: http://tinyurl.com/yglce4d http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/New-York-New-York/2564371_i3HHm/1/776075473_h9ZL7/Medium shot from the hip on the stroll with Boris last Sunday. -- PDML

Re: Peso: You lookin' at me?

2010-02-01 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
On Sun, Jan 31, 2010 at 1:12 PM, ann sanfedele ann...@nyc.rr.com wrote: http://tinyurl.com/yglce4d http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/New-York-New-York/2564371_i3HHm/1/776075473_h9ZL7/Medium shot from the hip on the stroll with Boris last Sunday. Very cute! :-) -- Godfrey

Peso: You lookin' at me?

2010-01-31 Thread ann sanfedele
http://tinyurl.com/yglce4d http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/New-York-New-York/2564371_i3HHm/1/776075473_h9ZL7/Medium shot from the hip on the stroll with Boris last Sunday. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

Re: Peso: You lookin' at me?

2010-01-31 Thread Larry Colen
On Jan 31, 2010, at 1:12 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: http://tinyurl.com/yglce4d http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/New-York-New-York/2564371_i3HHm/1/776075473_h9ZL7/Medium shot from the hip on the stroll with Boris last Sunday. Great shot. I love the compositional counter

Re: Peso: You lookin' at me?

2010-01-31 Thread paul stenquist
Nice shot. And he is looking at you! Paul On Jan 31, 2010, at 4:36 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Jan 31, 2010, at 1:12 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: http://tinyurl.com/yglce4d http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/New-York-New-York/2564371_i3HHm/1/776075473_h9ZL7/Medium shot

Re: Peso: You lookin' at me?

2010-01-31 Thread P. J. Alling
On 1/31/2010 4:12 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: http://tinyurl.com/yglce4d http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/New-York-New-York/2564371_i3HHm/1/776075473_h9ZL7/Medium shot from the hip on the stroll with Boris last Sunday. That is the saddest looking puppy. --

Re: Peso: You lookin' at me?

2010-01-31 Thread Christian
ann sanfedele wrote: http://tinyurl.com/yglce4d http://annsan.smugmug.com/On-the-Road-or-On-Foot/New-York-New-York/2564371_i3HHm/1/776075473_h9ZL7/Medium shot from the hip on the stroll with Boris last Sunday. Nice grab, ann -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/ -- PDML

Re: Peso: You lookin' at me?

2010-01-31 Thread ann sanfedele
Thanks Larry, Christine, Paul , John, P.J. , Christian and anyone else who might put in a comment... I cropped to zone in on dog and sign ... John, I actually thought he looked a little pissed off, rather than sad - he was being ignored by his person :) ann Larry Colen wrote: On Jan 31,

PESO -- You lookin' at me

2008-03-17 Thread P. J. Alling
Well apparently my more recent attempts at ending photographers block are meeting with little success. The PESOs that everyone seems to like or at least comment on were taken at several months ago. Well anyway to continue in that vein here's one that I took early last fall. Is it just me or

Re: PESO -- You lookin' at me

2008-03-17 Thread Ken Waller
Is it just me or do swans really try to look bad ass? They're just trying to be cool! Kenneth Waller http://www.tinyurl.com/272u2f - Original Message - From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PESO -- You lookin' at me Well apparently my more recent attempts at ending

Re: PESO -- You lookin' at me

2008-03-17 Thread Christian
P. J. Alling wrote: Is it just me or do swans really try to look bad ass? No, swans ARE bad-ass. One of the most aggressive birds I've seen. I love the wedding videos of the pretty bride in the park, the photographer is urging her to get close to the pretty white swans for a pretty little

Re: PESO -- You lookin' at me

2008-03-17 Thread frank theriault
On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 4:43 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well apparently my more recent attempts at ending photographers block are meeting with little success. The PESOs that everyone seems to like or at least comment on were taken at several months ago. Well anyway to

Re: PESO -- You lookin' at me

2008-03-17 Thread Jack Davis
Not just you, Peter and I've, also, had the same feeling about images I've seen shot with that lens. Always makes me think of the A 70~210 f/4 I sold last fall. Jack --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well apparently my more recent attempts at ending photographers block are meeting

Re: PESO -- You lookin' at me

2008-03-17 Thread David J Brooks
On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 4:43 PM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it just me or do swans really try to look bad ass? The trumpeter swans at the farm are BAD ASS. I have seen them chase down and kill geese and ducks when they get to close to the nest. I have some photos somewere. I

Re: PESO -- You lookin' at me

2008-03-17 Thread P. J. Alling
Pentax redesigned the FA, fewer lens elements and shorter maximum focal length, 200 vs 210, so if you have the FA it's 200mm. Slightly lower picture quality by all accounts, (it shows in the price the F usually sells for a bit of a premium over the FA), but the FA does have Power Zoom™. David

Re: PESO -- You lookin' at me

2008-03-17 Thread David Savage
Nice shot Pete. Very calming. And yes swans do look like hardarses. Our local swans are even meaner looking. They're black with red bills a bad temper. Cheers, Dave On Tue, Mar 18, 2008 at 5:43 AM, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well apparently my more recent attempts at ending