But what a wonderful stamp it is, a large one, with plenty of details, and where the bird doesn't look stupid for a change, or voracious, or ...
Excellent - get that 90 out more often Bob. phx bob palmieri wrote:
Andy - Thanks for looking into this snap.Looking over some digests from the recent past, your captive eagle reminded me of a very similar experience I had with the birds on the far shore being too distant and going after a captive model - my wife's comment can be seen under the shot:http://www.pbase.com/image/94372933However, it was a good opportunity to pull the under-utilized 1st version 90mm Elmarit out of the dark recesses of the bag...Bob Palmieri On May 20, 2008, at 1:12 AM, FreeLists Mailing List Manager wrote:Leica Reflex Forum Digest +------------------------+------------------------------------ leicareflex Digest Mon, 19 May 2008 Volume: 05 Issue: 138 In This Issue: [LRflex] Re: IMG Green Heron [LRflex] Re: IMG Green Heron [LRflex] IMAGES: A little modern art and a lot of orchids [LRflex] Re: IMAGES: A little modern art and a lot of orchid [LRflex] Re: Fridzillogic Flower [LRflex] Re: Fridzillogic Flower [LRflex] on being a patient... [LRflex] Re: on being a patient... [LRflex] Re: on being a patient... [LRflex] Re: six missing teeth... [LRflex] Re: concern... [LRflex] Re: on being a patient... [LRflex] Re: he's back... [LRflex] Dimitri [LRflex] Re: Dimitri [LRflex] Re: concern... [LRflex] Re: Dimitri [LRflex] Re: on being a patient... [LRflex] Ted Grant on his 79th BD (book is a gift from "frie [LRflex] Re: Ted Grant on his 79th BD (book is a gift from " [LRflex] Re: Ted Grant on his 79th BD (book is a gift from " [LRflex] Re: Ted Grant on his 79th BD (book is a gift from " [LRflex] Re: Ted Grant on his 79th BD (book is a gift from " [LRflex] IMG: I may [LRflex] Re: Some new pics [LRflex] Re: IMG: Green Heron [LRflex] Re: six missing teeth... [LRflex] Re: Aliens [LRflex] Re: he's back... [LRflex] Re: IMG Green Heron [LRflex] Re: IMG: I may [LRflex] a bad hair day... [LRflex] Re: a bad hair day... [LRflex] playing with death [LRflex] Recent Birdsnaps [LRflex] Re: Recent Birdsnaps [LRflex] Re: a bad hair day... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 08:45:37 +0200 From: Philippe AMARD <philippe.amard@xxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: IMG Green Heron eh, eh! Nice shots and very informative too. Thanks for sharing both knowledge and beutiful sightings. phx bob palmieri wrote:On May 18, 2008, Phillipe Amard wrote:Well Doug, the environment makes it had for me to see why it is calledgreen, but it is a very good photo all the same. Does the bird's plummage really look green in nature? wildlightphoto@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:wildlightphoto@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:Last sunday morning: http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/ardeidae/grhe05.htmlDoug replied:The bird's back has a has a greenish irridescence in the right light. Thanks for looking and commenting.Phillipe - This blue heron - green heron thing has been known to elude me also. I've taken to waiting for the birds to preen out feathers, but in the end it's the body shape that usually makes the distinction for me. Here's a preened green from a coupla seasons back: http://www.pbase.com/bobsworld/image/70497744 And here's a "blue" from a coupla weeks ago: http://www.pbase.com/bobsworld/image/96821412 Not really very blue, is he?? Bob Palmieri------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 08:48:24 +0200 From: Philippe AMARD <philippe.amard@xxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: IMG Green Heron Thanks Doug - the SL really did a good job in your hands. And I didn't know about "cormorans" so much at the beginning of last month LoL Learning curse is now set at 255 in my raw brains.. Thanks for sharing it all. phx wildlightphoto@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:bob palmieri <rpalmier@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:This blue heron - green heron thing has been known to elude me also. I've taken to waiting for the birds to preen out feathers, but in the end it's the body shape that usually makes the distinction for me. Here's a preened green from a coupla seasons back: http://www.pbase.com/bobsworld/image/70497744 And here's a "blue" from a coupla weeks ago: http://www.pbase.com/bobsworld/image/96821412 Not really very blue, is he??To further confuse things here's a Little Blue Heron: http://wildlightphoto.com/birds/ardeidae/lbhe01.html However the above photo is of an immature bird, here's the adult: http://wildlightphoto.com/birds/ardeidae/lbhe00.html Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 10:58:20 +0200 From: Douglas Sharp <douglas.sharp@xxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] IMAGES: A little modern art and a lot of orchidsVisitiors form the UK and Virginia over the weekend so we went the the=20Herrenh=E4user Gardens here in Hannover. These are a few shots exported directly from Lightroom. The first station of the tour was the Niki de St Phalle Grotto, the=20 artist, who died recently, had close connections to Hannover:These two ladies were outside, looking in at their husbands perusing the =vaguely erotic sculptures http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7711.jpg.html Don't really like the stuff Niki de St Phalle did, but this is typical: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7701.jpg.html The light inside is amazing: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7703.jpg.html http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7709.jpg.htmlMore of these when I get around to taking a closer look at the rest and=20donig some post-processing. Next stop - the 3 greenhouses:The Orchid House - Hannover is world famous for breeding orchids (and=20 the place where African Violets were first propagated for the commercial =market): http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7745.jpg.html Not an orchid, but it was in the same greenhouse - very alien-looking http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7735.jpg.html Some have quite dreary colours, but fascinating forms http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7749.jpg.html Technical comparison:http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7751.jpg.html ==20 Shot with a Yashica 2.8/55mm Macro lens at f2.8http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7752.jpg.html ==20 Shot with a CZ 1.4/85mm at f 1.4Personally I prefer the tiny and delicate orchids, but this was quite=20spectacular in its own way - helped out with a little flash http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7755.jpg.html These tiny, spidery ones are my favourites: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7757.jpg.html http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7759.jpg.html The classic Lady's Slipper orchid : http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7764.jpg.html In the Tropical House http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7782.jpg.html The CZ 85mm again in the Tropical House http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ CRW_0024.jpg.html Looks strange, has flowers as big as dinner plates and stinkshttp://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/CRW_0026- Edit.jpg.h=tml The Cactus House: Flowering Opuntia http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7771.jpg.html Possibly an Opuntia too http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7785.jpg.html More cactus flowers http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ CRW_0031.jpg.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 13:10:19 +0200 From: Philippe AMARD <philippe.amard@xxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: IMAGES: A little modern art and a lot of orchids Very nice series Douglas I like this one best : looks like Gaudi revisited in colour.<http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7703.jpg.html>I also like the vivid colours of some of the flowers there (yellow orange one is wow). Good work, really. I enjoyed my break thanks to you :-) Grüsse Phx Douglas Sharp wrote:Visitiors form the UK and Virginia over the weekend so we went the the Herrenhäuser Gardens here in Hannover. These are a few shots exported directly from Lightroom. The first station of the tour was the Niki de St Phalle Grotto, the artist, who died recently, had close connections to Hannover: These two ladies were outside, looking in at their husbands perusing the vaguely erotic sculptureshttp://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7711.jpg.htmlDon't really like the stuff Niki de St Phalle did, but this is typical: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7701.jpg.htmlThe light inside is amazing:http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7703.jpg.html http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7709.jpg.htmlMore of these when I get around to taking a closer look at the rest and donig some post-processing. Next stop - the 3 greenhouses: The Orchid House - Hannover is world famous for breeding orchids (and the place where African Violets were first propagated for the commercial market):http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7745.jpg.htmlNot an orchid, but it was in the same greenhouse - very alien-lookinghttp://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7735.jpg.htmlSome have quite dreary colours, but fascinating formshttp://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7749.jpg.htmlTechnical comparison:http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7751.jpg.htmlShot with a Yashica 2.8/55mm Macro lens at f2.8http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7752.jpg.htmlShot with a CZ 1.4/85mm at f 1.4 Personally I prefer the tiny and delicate orchids, but this was quite spectacular in its own way - helped out with a little flashhttp://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7755.jpg.htmlThese tiny, spidery ones are my favourites:http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7757.jpg.html http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7759.jpg.htmlThe classic Lady's Slipper orchid :http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7764.jpg.htmlIn the Tropical Househttp://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7782.jpg.htmlThe CZ 85mm again in the Tropical Househttp://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ CRW_0024.jpg.htmlLooks strange, has flowers as big as dinner plates and stinkshttp://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/CRW_0026- Edit.jpg.htmlThe Cactus House: Flowering Opuntiahttp://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7771.jpg.htmlPossibly an Opuntia toohttp://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ _MG_7785.jpg.htmlMore cactus flowershttp://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/New-Old-Pictures/ CRW_0031.jpg.html------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/------------------------------ From: "AramLanghans" <leica_r8@xxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: Fridzillogic Flower Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 06:55:24 -0700 Great shot. One of your best in my opinion. Aram-----Original Message----- From: leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:leicareflex- bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Philippe AMARD Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 8:48 AM To: liste leica reflex; Leica Users Group Subject: [LRflex] Fridzillogic Flower This week's contribution to the blossoming LUG :-) http://tinyurl.com/6lbr9u :-[ phx ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.21/1454 - Release Date: 5/19/2008 7:44 AMNo virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG.Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.21/1454 - Release Date: 5/19/20087:44 AM ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 16:06:26 +0200 From: Philippe AMARD <philippe.amard@xxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: Fridzillogic Flower Happy you like poetry too Aram, and colour. :-) Thanks for viewing. phx AramLanghans wrote:Great shot. One of your best in my opinion. Aram-----Original Message----- From: leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:leicareflex- bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Philippe AMARD Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 8:48 AM To: liste leica reflex; Leica Users Group Subject: [LRflex] Fridzillogic Flower This week's contribution to the blossoming LUG :-) http://tinyurl.com/6lbr9u :-[ phx ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.21/1454 - Release Date: 5/19/2008 7:44 AMNo virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.21/1454 - Release Date: 5/19/2008 7:44 AM------------------------------ From: Steve Barbour <kididdoc@xxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] on being a patient... Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 08:19:40 -0700 Isaac and Dr Piatt... http://www.solio.us/gallery/PAW/isaacjan your comments are appreciated, thanks, Steve ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 08:28:31 -0700 From: David Young <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: on being a patient... Steve Barbour showed:Isaac and Dr Piatt... http://www.solio.us/gallery/PAW/isaacjanI love it! :-) --- David Young, Logan Lake, CANADA Limited Edition Prints at: www.furnfeather.net Personal Web-site at: www.main.furnfeather.net Stock Photography at: http://tinyurl.com/2amll4 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 17:33:05 +0200 From: Philippe AMARD <philippe.amard@xxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: on being a patient... Boys will be boys ;-) Love it too phx Steve Barbour wrote:Isaac and Dr Piatt... http://www.solio.us/gallery/PAW/isaacjan your comments are appreciated, thanks, Steve ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/------------------------------ From: Steve Barbour <kididdoc@xxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: six missing teeth... Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 08:57:28 -0700 On May 18, 2008, at 7:17 PM, Ted Grant wrote:Subject: [LRflex] six missing teeth... http://www.solio.us/gallery/PAW/fournatse Steve Barbour said: =93Whatever?=94 J Hey come on mon ami, what the crew have seen since Book 1 are, =20 without question the strong beginnings of a BOOK 2! J And you pop these up like candy and question any thought of a book =20 2? Jthank you Ted... i wouldn't get started on another unless I can see a =20=way to do it better... not sure I can, but I appreciate the kick in the pants, :-) Steveted -----Original Message----- From: leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx =[mailto:leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=20] On Behalf Of Steve Barbour Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 1:16 PM To: LUG Group; PAW Picture-A-Week project; LEG; MUG Users; LRF whatever, thanks, Steve ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.20/1453 - Release Date: =20 5/18/2008 9:31 AM------------------------------ From: Steve Barbour <kididdoc@xxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: concern... Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 09:09:06 -0700 On May 18, 2008, at 7:22 PM, Ted Grant wrote:Hi Steve,I find the Mother more concerned than the child in this case. So I=92d ==20be more inclined to go with the book concept using the title.. =20 =93Unconcerned!=94a French title... "Pas de Quoi..." Steveted From: leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx =[mailto:leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=20] On Behalf Of Steve Barbour Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 3:42 PM To: LUG Group; LEG; LRF; PAW Picture-A-Week project; MUG Users Subject: [LRflex] concern... http://www.solio.us/gallery/PAW/mochild thanks for looking, Steve------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 09:13:10 -0700 From: Ted Grant <tedgrant@xxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: on being a patient... Steve Barbour showed: Subject: [LRflex] on being a patient... Isaac and Dr Piatt... http://www.solio.us/gallery/PAW/isaacjan Great Steve, Kind of looks like a stand off at the OK Corral! :-) Say hello to Dr. Piatt. :-) ted ------------------------------ From: Steve Barbour <kididdoc@xxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: he's back... Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 09:11:22 -0700 On May 18, 2008, at 7:24 PM, Ted Grant wrote:Steve, Are you sure he=92s not out for your scalp? ;-) I think I might have Dominique standing by with a shot gun just in =20 case. J Just make sure she aims high if it should decide to light on your =20 head! Jshe might just have a good excuse... and aim low... :-) Steveted -----Original Message----- From: leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx =[mailto:leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx=20] On Behalf Of Steve Barbour Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 4:44 PM To: LUG Group; LRF Subject: [LRflex] he's back... our friend the great horned owl made a return visit, just before sunset the other evening. he was well camouflaged, in a different tree... http://www.solio.us/gallery/PAW/gro2 the same bird I believe, a big guy, totally silent, just sat there and stared, Steve ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/ -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.20/1453 - Release Date: =20 5/18/2008 9:31 AM------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 08:53:33 -0700 From: David Young <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Dimitri Here, high in the hills, we've had the shortest spring on record. One week ago, we had a mix of hail and snow. By last Thursday, the temperatures were 30+. So, while I was out photographing the Quad riders, Rose manned the Food Concession.Ice cream was a big seller, and Dimitri was one of her best customers....http://www.furnfeather.net/Temps/Dimitri.htm C&C welcomed, as always. Cheers! --- David Young, Logan Lake, CANADA Limited Edition Prints at: www.furnfeather.net Personal Web-site at: www.main.furnfeather.net Stock Photography at: http://tinyurl.com/2amll4 ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 19:13:04 +0200 From: Philippe AMARD <philippe.amard@xxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: Dimitri Hi David looks like the temp was high (from the corners of his mouth , run down chin, and more) - and the cream Rose served good by the look of his smile and eyes. Un vrai petit lutin Thanks for sharing phx David Young wrote:Here, high in the hills, we've had the shortest spring on record. One week ago, we had a mix of hail and snow. By last Thursday, the temperatures were 30+. So, while I was out photographing the Quad riders, Rose manned the Food Concession.Ice cream was a big seller, and Dimitri was one of her best customers....http://www.furnfeather.net/Temps/Dimitri.htm C&C welcomed, as always. Cheers! --- David Young, Logan Lake, CANADA Limited Edition Prints at: www.furnfeather.net Personal Web-site at: www.main.furnfeather.net Stock Photography at: http://tinyurl.com/2amll4 ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 10:19:00 -0700 From: Ted Grant <tedgrant@xxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: concern... Subject: [LRflex] Re: concern... Steve Barbour offered:a French title..."Pas de Quoi..." "Oui!" :-) ted ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 10:24:35 -0700 From: Ted Grant <tedgrant@xxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: Dimitri David Young showed: Subject: [LRflex] DimitriHere, high in the hills, we've had the shortest spring on record.One weekago, we had a mix of hail and snow. By last Thursday, the temperatures were 30+. So, while I was out photographing the Quad riders, Rose manned the Food Concession.Ice cream was a big seller, and Dimitri was one of her best customers....http://www.furnfeather.net/Temps/Dimitri.htm <<<<<<<<<<<<< Hi David, A good one as kids and ice cream always make a good photo! :-) ted ------------------------------ From: Steve Barbour <kididdoc@xxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: on being a patient... Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 11:28:09 -0700 On May 19, 2008, at 9:13 AM, Ted Grant wrote:Steve Barbour showed: Subject: [LRflex] on being a patient... Isaac and Dr Piatt... http://www.solio.us/gallery/PAW/isaacjan Great Steve, Kind of looks like a stand off at the OK Corral! J Say hello to Dr. Piatt. J tedwill do, thanks Ted, Steve ------------------------------ From: Steve Barbour <kididdoc@xxxxxxx>Subject: [LRflex] Ted Grant on his 79th BD (book is a gift from "friends")Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 11:55:57 -0700 http://upload.pbase.com/image/97330708 Ted Grant received this book on the occasion of his 79th birthday, "from his good friends". smile Ted and remember... "you never stop learning..." :-) Steve ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 21:13:11 +0200 From: Philippe AMARD <philippe.amard@xxxxxxxx>Subject: [LRflex] Re: Ted Grant on his 79th BD (book is a gift from "friends")Happy Birthday Ted! Thanks Steve for the humorous reminder. Amitiés Philippe Steve Barbour wrote:http://upload.pbase.com/image/97330708 Ted Grant received this book on the occasion of his 79th birthday, "from his good friends". smile Ted and remember... "you never stop learning..." :-) Steve------------------------------ From: "AramLanghans" <leica_r8@xxxxxxxxxxx>Subject: [LRflex] Re: Ted Grant on his 79th BD (book is a gift from "friends")Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 12:35:43 -0700 Same here . Aram From: leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Philippe AMARD Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 12:13 PM To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [LRflex] Re: Ted Grant on his 79th BD (book is a gift from "friends") Happy Birthday Ted! Thanks Steve for the humorous reminder. Amitiés Philippe Steve Barbour wrote: HYPERLINK"http://upload.pbase.com/image/97330708"http://upload.pbase.com/ image/97330708 Ted Grant received this book on the occasion of his 79th birthday, "from his good friends". smile Ted and remember... "you never stop learning..." :-) Steve No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG.Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.21/1455 - Release Date: 5/19/20085:04 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG.Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.21/1455 - Release Date: 5/19/20085:04 PM ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 12:52:36 -0700 (PDT) From: Andy Wagner <yxandy2001@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>Subject: [LRflex] Re: Ted Grant on his 79th BD (book is a gift from "friends")Happy Birthday Ted and a heart felt thankyou for the critiques and and lessons you've given all of us.By the way what did Irene give you this year?-- A white water raft trip :-)AramLanghans <leica_r8@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Same here . AramFrom: leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:leicareflex- bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Philippe AMARDSent: Monday, May 19, 2008 12:13 PM To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxxSubject: [LRflex] Re: Ted Grant on his 79th BD (book is a gift from "friends")Happy Birthday Ted! Thanks Steve for the humorous reminder. Amitiés Philippe Steve Barbour wrote: http://upload.pbase.com/image/97330708 Ted Grant received this book on the occasion of his 79th birthday, "from his good friends". smile Ted and remember... "you never stop learning..." :-) Steve No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG.Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.21/1455 - Release Date: 5/19/2008 5:04 PMNo virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG.Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.21/1455 - Release Date: 5/19/2008 5:04 PM------ >-- Regards YXAndy ------------------------------ From: <dsaalsaa@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>Subject: [LRflex] Re: Ted Grant on his 79th BD (book is a gift from "friends")Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 15:01:32 -0500 Yes, happy birthday, Ted. May you enjoy many more. Dave ----- Original Message ----- From: Andy Wagner To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Monday, May 19, 2008 2:52 PMSubject: [LRflex] Re: Ted Grant on his 79th BD (book is a gift from "friends")Happy Birthday Ted and a heart felt thankyou for the critiques and and lessons you've given all of us.By the way what did Irene give you this year?-- A white water raft trip :-)AramLanghans <leica_r8@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Same here.. AramFrom: leicareflex-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:leicareflex- bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Philippe AMARDSent: Monday, May 19, 2008 12:13 PM To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxxSubject: [LRflex] Re: Ted Grant on his 79th BD (book is a gift from "friends")Happy Birthday Ted! Thanks Steve for the humorous reminder. Amitiés Philippe Steve Barbour wrote: http://upload.pbase.com/image/97330708 Ted Grant received this book on the occasion of his 79th birthday, "from his good friends". smile Ted and remember... "you never stop learning..." :-) Steve No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG.Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.21/1455 - Release Date: 5/19/2008 5:04 PMNo virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG.Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.21/1455 - Release Date: 5/19/2008 5:04 PM------ >-- Regards YXAndy---------------------------------------------------------------------- --------No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG.Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.21/1454 - Release Date: 5/19/2008 7:44 AM------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 22:53:55 +0200 From: Philippe AMARD <philippe.amard@xxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] IMG: I may I may have already have shot my PAW this week. What do you think? http://tinyurl.com/5nefno Comments always welcome. phx ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 14:22:49 -0700 (PDT) From: Andy Wagner <yxandy2001@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: Some new pics MarcLove the expression in "they gave me a pencil" Both shots are very goodMarc Dufour <foto@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Charlie,Thank you very much for your so kind comments. I really appreciate it.About the Spirit of the Forest, don't worry... Nobody can see him.Well, sometimes he agrees to pose with some friends, for the photo-souvenir, but never discovers his face ;-)http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Marc/People+VII/ Thanks again, and best regards. Marc ----- Original Message ----- From: Charlie Falke To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2008 4:23 AM Subject: [LRflex] Re: Some new pics Marc Dufour wrote: Hello everybody Some new pics in: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Marc/Nature+III/Embrace.jpg.html http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Marc/People+VI/Afraid.jpg.htmlhttp://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Marc/People+VI/The+Spirit+of+the +Forest.jpg.htmlI hope you enjoy it. Cheers, Marc Marc, The first two are magnificent. Visually beautiful, wonderful texture in both. In "Afraid", extraordinary range of values without loss of shadow detail or burned highlights, placing her eyes in dark shadow, but bringing out her frowning brows, and the faint catch lights in her eyes. I'm way behind with comments but I had to answer these. The third one, I may be too sleepy, but on my screen I can't find him. I still like it. :-)-- Charlie Falke _____ /\ | __/\__/------/__) |(____\/_________/ "One test result is worth | |/ `o one thousand expert opinions" - Wernher Von Braun 0 N4003M "Imagination is more important than knowledge" - Albert Einstein------ >-- Regards YXAndy ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 14:38:55 -0700 (PDT) From: Andy Wagner <yxandy2001@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: IMG: Green Heron It never ceases to amaze me on how you get these great shots!!! wildlightphoto@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: Last sunday morning: http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/ardeidae/grhe05.htmlR8/DMR, 560mm f/6.8 Telyt, shoulder stock & monopod, cropped somewhat. All comments welcome.Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/ ------ >-- Regards YXAndy ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 14:50:25 -0700 (PDT) From: Andy Wagner <yxandy2001@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: six missing teeth...As Doug has the skills with the critters your's in incatching the children. Another candidate for book 2Steve Barbour <kididdoc@xxxxxxx> wrote: http://www.solio.us/gallery/PAW/fournatse whatever, thanks, Steve ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/ ------ >-- Regards YXAndy ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 14:54:43 -0700 (PDT) From: Andy Wagner <yxandy2001@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: AliensWhilst you were busy photographing the ATV'ers, STMBO had me working on building one--nice shot DavidDavid Young <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: All: I spent much of yesterday photographing our local ATV club's annual "Poker Run". Am just now checking the "early returns", only to realize that in full gear, many of these folks look like aliens from another planet... http://www.furnfeather.net/Temps/Quad1.htm C&C, welcome, as always. --- David Young, Logan Lake, CANADA Limited Edition Prints at: www.furnfeather.net Personal Web-site at: www.main.furnfeather.net Stock Photography at: http://tinyurl.com/2amll4 ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/ ------ >-- Regards YXAndy ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 14:57:50 -0700 (PDT) From: Andy Wagner <yxandy2001@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: he's back... The lighting on this one just blows me awaySteve Barbour <kididdoc@xxxxxxx> wrote: our friend the great horned owl made a return visit,just before sunset the other evening. he was well camouflaged, in a different tree... http://www.solio.us/gallery/PAW/gro2 the same bird I believe, a big guy, totally silent, just sat there and stared, Steve ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/ ------ >-- Regards YXAndy ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 14:59:31 -0700 (PDT) From: Andy Wagner <yxandy2001@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: IMG Green Heron Nicely done Bob bob palmieri <rpalmier@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: On May 18, 2008, Phillipe Amard wrote:Well Doug, the environment makes it had for me to see why it is calledgreen, but it is a very good photo all the same. Does the bird's plummage really look green in nature? wildlightphoto@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote: Last sunday morning: http://www.wildlightphoto.com/birds/ardeidae/grhe05.html Doug replied:The bird's back has a has a greenish irridescence in the right light. Thanks for looking and commenting.Phillipe -This blue heron - green heron thing has been known to elude me also. I've taken to waiting for the birds to preen out feathers, but in the end it's the body shape that usually makes the distinction for me. Here's a preened green from a coupla seasons back:http://www.pbase.com/bobsworld/image/70497744 And here's a "blue" from a coupla weeks ago: http://www.pbase.com/bobsworld/image/96821412 Not really very blue, is he?? Bob Palmieri ------ >-- Regards YXAndy ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 15:10:11 -0700 (PDT) From: Andy Wagner <yxandy2001@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: IMG: I may Oh yeah That works!! Philippe AMARD <philippe.amard@xxxxxxxx> wrote: I may have already have shot my PAW this week. What do you think? http://tinyurl.com/5nefno Comments always welcome. phx ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/ ------ >-- Regards YXAndy ------------------------------ From: Steve Barbour <kididdoc@xxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] a bad hair day... Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 18:03:12 -0700 http://www.solio.us/gallery/PAW/twosis_001 what's a girl to do? thanks, Steve ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 18:17:06 -0700 (PDT) From: Andy Wagner <yxandy2001@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: a bad hair day... Never tire of looking at these superb images SteveSteve Barbour <kididdoc@xxxxxxx> wrote: http://www.solio.us/ gallery/PAW/twosis_001what's a girl to do? thanks, Steve ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/ ------ >-- Regards YXAndy ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 20:14:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Andy Wagner <yxandy2001@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] playing with death David et alWhile it isn't a high quality shot, I couldn't resist posting for your pleasure and laughs. Grandma and mom were at work, Grandpa and daddy were babysitting. Grandpa was getting the ATV out of winter storage when he realized that the baby seat fit the lugage rack perfectly. Took a couple of grab shots and happily E-mailed my handywork of to mama and grandma. Needless to say the return comments were swft and fiercehttp://gallery.leica-users.org/v/yxandy/mikaylaatv.jpg.html ------ >-- Regards YXAndy ------------------------------ From: bob palmieri <rpalmier@xxxxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Recent Birdsnaps Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 22:40:56 -0500 Folks - Ducking into the fray (in a manner of speaking) I realized that I haven't posted anything lately so here are some shots from the past few weeks: http://www.pbase.com/bobsworld/miller_birding_april_08 http://www.pbase.com/bobsworld/birding_0508 And here's a sequence of Hot Bluebird Action (it seems they were fighting over a female...) http://www.pbase.com/bobsworld/fighting_bluebirds C & C if motivated. Bob Palmieri ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 19 May 2008 21:01:58 -0700 (GMT-07:00) From: wildlightphoto@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [LRflex] Re: Recent Birdsnaps bob palmieri <rpalmier@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:Ducking into the fray (in a manner of speaking) I realized that I haven't posted anything lately so here are some shots from the past few weeks: http://www.pbase.com/bobsworld/miller_birding_april_08 http://www.pbase.com/bobsworld/birding_0508 And here's a sequence of Hot Bluebird Action (it seems they were fighting over a female...) http://www.pbase.com/bobsworld/fighting_bluebirds C & C if motivated.Midwestern spring migration!! One of the really great bird shows. Your American Redstart photo caught my attention, they're not easy to photograph.Doug Herr Birdman of Sacramento http://www.wildlightphoto.com ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 20 May 2008 07:21:59 +0200 From: Philippe AMARD <philippe.amard@xxxxxxxx> Subject: [LRflex] Re: a bad hair day... LoL Wifi sisters? Lovely girls, and superb photograph. Love them, love it. Phx Steve Barbour wrote:http://www.solio.us/gallery/PAW/twosis_001 what's a girl to do? thanks, Steve ------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/------------------------------ End of leicareflex Digest V5 #138 ********************************* ********************* Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/------ Unsubscribe or change to/from Digest Mode at: http://www.lrflex.furnfeather.net/ Archives are at: //www.freelists.org/archives/leicareflex/
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