Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-06-02 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Chris: I've been having internet problems as well but also back on now. I think we saw that Mississippi Steamer bar and grill wall sign which you show in your gallery. Savanna only has a population of about 3,000, so even when it's shut it might appear closed :-). Darrel was disappointed

RE: Savanna, Illinois

2013-06-02 Thread Chris Mitchell
Hi Christine I've been itching to reply, but delayed by my enforced (by ISP) exile. We stopped at Savanna on our 2010 mini-roadtrip following the Chicago PDLM exhibition. Savanna seemed to be shut. We only met about 3 people in a couple of hours - oh, and a dog followed us around too. Some pictu

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
n and >>> encouragement on that. :-) >>> >>> Marnie aka Doe :-) >>> >>> In a message dated 5/27/2013 7:49:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, >>> christ...@caguila.com writes: >>> Hi Everyone: >>> >>> Without a prepla

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-06-01 Thread Ann Sanfedele
that. :-) Marnie aka Doe :-) In a message dated 5/27/2013 7:49:46 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, christ...@caguila.com writes: Hi Everyone: Without a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed west today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois which is on the Mississippi R

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-06-01 Thread Christine Aguila
Pacific Daylight Time, > christ...@caguila.com writes: > Hi Everyone: > > Without a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed > west today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois which is on the Mississippi > River. We didn't really stay long--just looke

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-31 Thread Eactivist
. Pacific Daylight Time, christ...@caguila.com writes: Hi Everyone: Without a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed west today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois which is on the Mississippi River. We didn't really stay long--just looked at the mighty ri

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-29 Thread Bob Sullivan
stine Aguila >>> wrote: >>>> Hi Everyone: >>>> >>>> Without a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed >>>> west today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois which is on the Mississippi >>>> River. We didn

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-29 Thread Eric Weir
On May 28, 2013, at 4:18 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Eric: This summer I may seek out some prairie grass--and I was thinking a > fun photography project would be to photograph Illinois prairie flowers. > There are a few web sites devoted to the subject and I have them marked for > refer

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-29 Thread Eric Weir
On May 29, 2013, at 7:53 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: > Really like #2. It has a timeless look to it - could have been taken in the > 1930s. The single car in the distance on that lonely prairie road is what > makes it for me. Well, in the 30s there woulda been fences in the fields. Farms were sm

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
>> Dan Matyola >> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola >> >> >> On Mon, May 27, 2013 at 10:49 PM, Christine Aguila >> wrote: >>> Hi Everyone: >>> >>> Without a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-29 Thread Christine Aguila
Thanks, Cotty! much appreciated! xx00 Christine On May 28, 2013, at 6:24 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 27/5/13, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: > >> >> Just 5 snaps from the car ride today. Cheers, Christine >> >> http://www.caguila.com/savanna/index.html > > Like the anim

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-29 Thread Paul Sorenson
t a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed >> west today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois which is on the Mississippi >> River. We didn't really stay long--just looked at the mighty river, then >> headed back home. We drove back roads, enjoy

RE: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread knarftheria...@gmail.com
Good shots, but that shot of Route 64 is a classic! The iconic North American prairie photo, beautifully composed. Cheers, frank --- Original Message --- From: Christine Aguila Sent: May 27, 2013 5/27/13 To: PDML List Subject: Savanna, Illinois Hi Everyone: Without a preplanned destination

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 27/5/13, Christine Aguila, discombobulated, unleashed: > >Just 5 snaps from the car ride today. Cheers, Christine > >http://www.caguila.com/savanna/index.html Like the animals, but LOVE this: That is absolutely SUPERB. PERFECT! -

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread Christine Aguila
On May 28, 2013, at 3:31 PM, Bob W wrote: > I used to know someone who was photographing the Ladies and Gents signs from > toilet doors, with a view to doing a book. She had some great examples from > around the world. Don't think the book has appeared yet though. > > I thought you'd photogra

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread Christine Aguila
t; Enjoyed them all. > > Jack > > From: Christine Aguila > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 1:12 PM > Subject: Re: Savanna, Illinois > > > Thanks Paul, Phil, Dave, and Rob! I only made about 25 snaps, and most of > those weren't

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread Bob W
> -c >> A >> >> >> >> On May 27, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: >> >> Hi Everyone: >> >> Without a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed >> west today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois whic

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread Jack Davis
ne On May 28, 2013, at 6:32 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: > On 28 May 2013 12:49, Christine Aguila wrote: >> Hi Everyone: >> >> Without a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed >> west today.  We ended up in Savanna, Illinois which is on the

Re: REPLY Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread Christine Aguila
you're welcome. :-) Cheers, Christine On May 28, 2013, at 12:47 AM, Alan C wrote: > The shots on Route 64 & the river led me to do a bit of research. I > eventually discovered that the town, Savanna, is named after the Savanna Oak > (now endangered) & not the rolling grasslands so familiar i

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread Christine Aguila
, Christine On May 28, 2013, at 7:58 AM, Eric Weir wrote: > > On May 27, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > >> Without a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed >> west today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois which is on the Mississi

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread Christine Aguila
a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed > west today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois which is on the Mississippi > River. We didn't really stay long--just looked at the mighty river, then > headed back home. We drove back roads, enjoying the unend

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread Christine Aguila
ill capture your attention. > > stan > > > On May 27, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > >> Hi Everyone: >> >> Without a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed >> west today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois whic

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread Christine Aguila
2013, at 6:32 AM, Rob Studdert wrote: > On 28 May 2013 12:49, Christine Aguila wrote: >> Hi Everyone: >> >> Without a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed >> west today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois which is on the Mississippi &g

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread Christine Aguila
pe it was restful and refreshing. > Regards, Bob S. > > On Mon, May 27, 2013 at 9:49 PM, Christine Aguila > wrote: >> Hi Everyone: >> >> Without a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed >> west today. We ended up in Savanna, Il

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread Stan Halpin
jumped in the car and headed > west today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois which is on the Mississippi > River. We didn't really stay long--just looked at the mighty river, then > headed back home. We drove back roads, enjoying the unending site of farms > and small towns

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
replanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed > west today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois which is on the Mississippi > River. We didn't really stay long--just looked at the mighty river, then > headed back home. We drove back roads, enjoying the unending site

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread Eric Weir
On May 27, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Without a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed > west today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois which is on the Mississippi > River. We didn't really stay long--just looked at the mighty riv

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread Christine Nielsen
aded west today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois which is on the Mississippi River. We didn't really stay long--just looked at the mighty river, then headed back home. We drove back roads, enjoying the unending site of farms and small towns. Nice way to clear the head after such a di

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 May 2013 12:49, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > Without a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed > west today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois which is on the Mississippi > River. We didn't really stay long--just looked a

REPLY Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-27 Thread Alan C
The shots on Route 64 & the river led me to do a bit of research. I eventually discovered that the town, Savanna, is named after the Savanna Oak (now endangered) & not the rolling grasslands so familiar in my part of the world. Thanks for widening my horizon. Alan C -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-27 Thread David Mann
On May 28, 2013, at 2:49 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > http://www.caguila.com/savanna/index.html I absolutely love the second pic. Cheers, Dave -- 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 di

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-27 Thread Philip Northeast
p in Savanna, Illinois which is on the Mississippi River. We didn't really stay long--just looked at the mighty river, then headed back home. We drove back roads, enjoying the unending site of farms and small towns. Nice way to clear the head after such a difficult 5 months. We'r

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-27 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice set. Number 2, Route 64 is my favorite. The river view held my interest as well. Paul On May 27, 2013, at 10:49 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Everyone: > > Without a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed > west today. We ended up in Savanna

Re: Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-27 Thread Bob Sullivan
today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois which is on the Mississippi > River. We didn't really stay long--just looked at the mighty river, then > headed back home. We drove back roads, enjoying the unending site of farms > and small towns. Nice way to clear the head after such a

Savanna, Illinois

2013-05-27 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone: Without a preplanned destination, Darrel & I jumped in the car and headed west today. We ended up in Savanna, Illinois which is on the Mississippi River. We didn't really stay long--just looked at the mighty river, then headed back home. We drove back roads, enj