Re: Photo puzzle -- Answer

2016-09-02 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Dan, On a serious note, I think it depends on how one defines "art" for him/herself. In a very broad scope, I see two main versions: "aesthetically pleasing creation" or "thought-provoking creation". I'd say that the "classic art" is most likely (or mostly) falls under the former category. A

Re: Photo puzzle -- Answer

2016-09-02 Thread Ken Waller
So, it is "Art"? Not unless it has a frame. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Subject: Re: Photo puzzle -- Answer So, it is "Art"? On Fri, Sep 2, 2016 at 10:48 AM, Igor

Re: Photo puzzle -- Answer

2016-09-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
\On Fri, Sep 2, 2016 at 3:46 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > It is "Contemporary Art". Sometimes, it seems that "contemporary art" is an oxymoron. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml

Re: Photo puzzle -- Answer

2016-09-02 Thread Igor PDML-StR
It is "Contemporary Art". Does it make it "Art"? ;-) Cheers, Igor Daniel J. Matyola Fri, 02 Sep 2016 10:23:14 -0700 wrote: So, it is "Art"? On Fri, Sep 2, 2016 at 10:48 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: This is a composition (I am not sure if it falls under the definition of scupture?) at the

Re: Photo puzzle -- Answer

2016-09-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
So, it is "Art"? On Fri, Sep 2, 2016 at 10:48 AM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > This is a composition (I am not sure if it falls under the definition of > scupture?) at the Institute Contemporary Art in Boston. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Photo puzzle -- Answer

2016-09-02 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Ann and Mike came closest to the right answer. This is a composition (I am not sure if it falls under the definition of scupture?) at the Institute Contemporary Art in Boston. (That's why I thought Mark and a few others might be familiar with it. It is a aboute 1 sq. meter cube consisting ex

Re: Photo puzzle

2016-09-01 Thread John
On 8/31/2016 3:22 PM, Igor PDML-StR wrote: I came across this relatively recent shot. And I thought it might be a good puzzle for those who haven't seen it in person. (I assume that at least 1-2 PDMLers have seen it, - if so, - please don't spoil the fun for others prematurely.) http://42graph

Re: Photo puzzle

2016-09-01 Thread ann sanfedele
I was thinking a haystack of needles - perhaps something magnetic gripping little sewing pins? ann On 9/1/2016 1:56 AM, mike wilson wrote: The equivalent of "needle in a haystack" in Bizarro world. On 31 August 2016 at 20:39 Bob W-PDML wrote: It's one of the bales of golden thread that R

Re: Photo puzzle

2016-09-01 Thread Alan C
What about a close up of the corner of one of those synthetic pot scouring pads? Alan C -Original Message- From: Igor PDML-StR Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 9:22 PM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: Photo puzzle I came across this relatively recent shot. And I thought it might be a

Re: Photo puzzle

2016-08-31 Thread mike wilson
The equivalent of "needle in a haystack" in Bizarro world. > On 31 August 2016 at 20:39 Bob W-PDML wrote: > > > It's one of the bales of golden thread that Rumpelstiltskin uses to weave > Donald Trump's angelic tresses. > > > > On 31 Aug 2016, at 20:23, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > > > > > >

Re: Photo puzzle

2016-08-31 Thread Bob W-PDML
It's one of the bales of golden thread that Rumpelstiltskin uses to weave Donald Trump's angelic tresses. > On 31 Aug 2016, at 20:23, Igor PDML-StR wrote: > > > > I came across this relatively recent shot. > And I thought it might be a good puzzle for those who haven't seen it in > person.

Photo puzzle

2016-08-31 Thread Igor PDML-StR
I came across this relatively recent shot. And I thought it might be a good puzzle for those who haven't seen it in person. (I assume that at least 1-2 PDMLers have seen it, - if so, - please don't spoil the fun for others prematurely.) http://42graphy.org/misc/puzzle_IR32392.jpg Cheers, I

Re: Photo puzzle -- Answer and a prize

2015-06-30 Thread Igor PDML-StR
Well, Larry, picking up on my hint about the physics content was very close to the full correct answer. These are water "particles", aka droplets. Except that they are specially shaped. The photo was taken at a splash pad. The splash pad has many different water jets. I didn't pay attention, bu

Re: Photo puzzle

2015-06-30 Thread Alan C
Interesting. There may be a tie up with Igor's puzzle. Alan C -Original Message- From: Igor PDML-StR Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 1:23 AM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: Photo puzzle The idea for this puzzle came while I was working on some recent photos... I think this puzzle is r

Re: Photo puzzle

2015-06-30 Thread ann sanfedele
My guess was similar to yours and IGor said no.. I guessed fireworks I've already upbraided him for saying it was easy :-) ann On 6/30/2015 3:41 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Igor PDML-StR wrote: The idea for this puzzle came while I was working on some recent photos... I think this puzzle is

Re: Photo puzzle

2015-06-30 Thread Larry Colen
Igor PDML-StR wrote: The idea for this puzzle came while I was working on some recent photos... I think this puzzle is rather simple. (And there is some interesting physics in it.) What is this: http://42graphy.org/misc/puzzle-2015-06-29/_IR26728-3.jpg ? It's a time exposure of some sort of

Re: Photo puzzle

2015-06-30 Thread Alan C
My answer is so disgusting I'd rather not reply. Besides, I don't have a DA 15mm f/4 Ltd lens. Alan C -Original Message- From: Igor PDML-StR Sent: Tuesday, June 30, 2015 1:23 AM To: PDML@pdml.net Subject: Photo puzzle The idea for this puzzle came while I was working on s

Photo puzzle

2015-06-29 Thread Igor PDML-StR
The idea for this puzzle came while I was working on some recent photos... I think this puzzle is rather simple. (And there is some interesting physics in it.) What is this: http://42graphy.org/misc/puzzle-2015-06-29/_IR26728-3.jpg ? Engrave your answer on the outside of the barrel of DA 15mm

Re: Impossible reflections -- photo-puzzle (raspberries again) -- Answer

2007-11-11 Thread Boris Liberman
LOL ;-). On Nov 11, 2007 10:15 AM, Igor Roshchin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Boris, > > Sorry, in a rush of a loaded day I forgot to give a proper credit to > your response. Your answer deserves an honorable mention. > It was first and correct but incomplete. Bob's described where > (and from w

Re: Impossible reflections -- photo-puzzle (raspberries again) -- Answer

2007-11-11 Thread Igor Roshchin
Boris, Sorry, in a rush of a loaded day I forgot to give a proper credit to your response. Your answer deserves an honorable mention. It was first and correct but incomplete. Bob's described where (and from what) the reflections were. Well, it is not only the raspberry that doesn't exist any mo

Re: Impossible reflections -- photo-puzzle (raspberries again) -- Answer

2007-11-10 Thread Bob Sullivan
; > plus primary reflection off front surface, > > plus seconary reflection off bottom surface of 'glass'. > > Regards, Bob S. > > > > On Nov 9, 2007 10:47 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: > >> > >> While sorting out photos of raspberries (see the other m

Re: Impossible reflections -- photo-puzzle (raspberries again) -- Answer

2007-11-10 Thread Igor Roshchin
S. > > On Nov 9, 2007 10:47 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: >> >> While sorting out photos of raspberries (see the other message I >> just sent) >> for a few moments, I was really puzzled by one of the photos. >> >> So, let me offer you this photo-puzzl

Re: Impossible reflections -- photo-puzzle (raspberries again)

2007-11-10 Thread Eactivist
In a message dated 11/10/2007 4:27:26 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: One berryin very bright light, plus primary reflection off front surface, plus seconary reflection off bottom surface of 'glass'. Regards, Bob S. = I agree. I was trying to think how it ha

Re: Impossible reflections -- photo-puzzle (raspberries again)

2007-11-10 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
r Roshchin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> While sorting out photos of raspberries (see the other message I >> just sent) >> for a few moments, I was really puzzled by one of the photos. >> >> So, let me offer you this photo-puzzle. >> >> Her

Re: Impossible reflections -- photo-puzzle (raspberries again)

2007-11-10 Thread Paul Stenquist
Two berries, end to end, on a stainless steel table. Paul On Nov 9, 2007, at 11:47 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote: > > While sorting out photos of raspberries (see the other message I > just sent) > for a few moments, I was really puzzled by one of the photos. > > So, let me of

Re: Impossible reflections -- photo-puzzle (raspberries again)

2007-11-10 Thread Bob Sullivan
er message I just sent) > for a few moments, I was really puzzled by one of the photos. > > So, let me offer you this photo-puzzle. > > Here is a photo: > http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/Mixed-2005-2007/IMGP9655-2.jpg > > I didn't do any pixel movement, cloning, addin

Re: Impossible reflections -- photo-puzzle (raspberries again)

2007-11-09 Thread Boris Liberman
Just one? Igor Roshchin wrote: > While sorting out photos of raspberries (see the other message I just sent) > for a few moments, I was really puzzled by one of the photos. > > So, let me offer you this photo-puzzle. > > Here is a photo: > http://www.komkon.org/~igor/P

Re: Impossible reflections -- photo-puzzle (raspberries again)

2007-11-09 Thread Igor Roshchin
Sat Nov 10 00:03:28 EST 2007 William Robb wrote: > - Original Message - > From: "Igor Roshchin" > Subject: Impossible reflections -- photo-puzzle (raspberries again) > > > > > > So, let me offer you this photo-puzzle. > > > > Here i

Re: Impossible reflections -- photo-puzzle (raspberries again)

2007-11-09 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Igor Roshchin" Subject: Impossible reflections -- photo-puzzle (raspberries again) > > While sorting out photos of raspberries (see the other message I just > sent) > for a few moments, I was really puzzled by one of the photos. &g

Re: Impossible reflections -- photo-puzzle (raspberries again)

2007-11-09 Thread David Savage
I get a "404 Not Found" message Cheers, Dave On Nov 10, 2007 1:47 PM, Igor Roshchin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > While sorting out photos of raspberries (see the other message I just sent) > for a few moments, I was really puzzled by one of the photos. > >

Impossible reflections -- photo-puzzle (raspberries again)

2007-11-09 Thread Igor Roshchin
While sorting out photos of raspberries (see the other message I just sent) for a few moments, I was really puzzled by one of the photos. So, let me offer you this photo-puzzle. Here is a photo: http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/Mixed-2005-2007/IMGP9655-2.jpg I didn't do any pixel mov