Another pointless thread
Posted 01/06/2011 - 11:15
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As you can see my avatar has just made 200 posts and to celebrate I thought it was about time that a picture of some sort accomapanies it.
I'm leaning towards a cartoon but I can't draw so as a mini-competition what would you offer along the lines of a frog in boots/wellies with a camera and long walking stick.
The alternatives would be :-
A- A photo of me - realistic or distorted - not my first choice.
B- A photo of a celebrity (Arnie style?) or animal/bird/bug/flower portrait - but what?
C- An abstact picture of some sort.
What are your thoughts?. -- Help me out here please.
regards
Bernard
I'm leaning towards a cartoon but I can't draw so as a mini-competition what would you offer along the lines of a frog in boots/wellies with a camera and long walking stick.
The alternatives would be :-
A- A photo of me - realistic or distorted - not my first choice.
B- A photo of a celebrity (Arnie style?) or animal/bird/bug/flower portrait - but what?
C- An abstact picture of some sort.
What are your thoughts?. -- Help me out here please.
regards
Bernard
Posted 01/06/2011 - 12:25
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An avatar should be a representation of how you wish to be portrayed to others on the site - I use a shot of me sat on a Formula 3 racing car at Oulton Park aged 50,a shot taken on the banks of the Severn at Oatfield contre jour,a shot of me in full kitchen whites at work ,and a shot of me in a straw hat taken by my daughter in a store.
Depending on the site, I use whichever suits.
Tony
Depending on the site, I use whichever suits.
Tony
K20D,*istD ( now a dedicated M42 digital ),K100D,MZ5N,P50,ME Super,Spotmatic 1000,Spotmatic,ESII,ES,H2.18-55 II,18-55,75-300 FAJ,35-80 FA,80-200 F,28-105 FA,Sigma 24-70 AF Aspherical,Sigma 28-300 Hyperzoom , Praotor II 500 M42,Centon 500mm mirror,and a few Pentax M42 Taks,super-Taks,smc Taks,A and M lenses.Benbo trekker,7dayshop monopod and a Lowepro rucksack.
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
Posted 01/06/2011 - 14:06
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...and very fetching it looks... I used to do a sprint at Oulton Park and I rolled the Mini in my avatar there.
Barrie - Too Old To Die Young
https://pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/barrieforbes
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/189482630@N03/
Posted 01/06/2011 - 14:14
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I got 3 laps with an "expert" in a souped BMW and 10 laps in a racer - trouble was I`d driven there at 90mph ( in a BMW 320i Auto )and they didn`t like me going that fast on the track !!
Best fun I ever had with my clothes on Barrie - just like my old Lotus 7 but way faster ............................
Tony
K20D,*istD ( now a dedicated M42 digital ),K100D,MZ5N,P50,ME Super,Spotmatic 1000,Spotmatic,ESII,ES,H2.18-55 II,18-55,75-300 FAJ,35-80 FA,80-200 F,28-105 FA,Sigma 24-70 AF Aspherical,Sigma 28-300 Hyperzoom , Praotor II 500 M42,Centon 500mm mirror,and a few Pentax M42 Taks,super-Taks,smc Taks,A and M lenses.Benbo trekker,7dayshop monopod and a Lowepro rucksack.
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
I am now on Flickr which is nice !
Posted 01/06/2011 - 18:04
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I don't have a beard, but apart from that my avatar does pretty much look like me at work. It's just a pity I can't add sound. Although my relentless swearing at the heap of junk I'm made to work with every day would probably get me thrown off the site!
But on the subject of cars, the Audi A6 quattro is an amazing beast, but I do miss the "taking your life in your hands if you drive on a wet road" feel of my old SL500.
But on the subject of cars, the Audi A6 quattro is an amazing beast, but I do miss the "taking your life in your hands if you drive on a wet road" feel of my old SL500.
Posted 01/06/2011 - 21:30
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I saw an old 2.8 quattro coupe today and started thinking.... however, the guys seem to be of another opinion, so I don't believe that will happen. Ah well, I can practice on gravel anyway
Bret
Bret
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my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
my kit: K3, K5, K-01, DA 18-55, D-FA50 macro, Siggy 30/1.4, 100-300/f4, 70-200/2.8, Samsung 12-24/f4, Tamron 17-50, and lots of other bits.
Posted 01/06/2011 - 21:54
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AVATAR!!!
Never gave it a thought until now.
Seems mine says I'm a plant!
As for cars, well a scruffy, but well used and loved Fiat Punto says it all..
Never gave it a thought until now.
Seems mine says I'm a plant!
As for cars, well a scruffy, but well used and loved Fiat Punto says it all..
Cheers, HG
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
Posted 01/06/2011 - 22:23
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not just a plant but something with a distinctive pollen. Saffron or ...?
Actually, the problem with the Audi is that we spend more mobey on tyres than petrol!
Actually, the problem with the Audi is that we spend more mobey on tyres than petrol!
Posted 02/06/2011 - 00:25
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I think you guys already know the answer to this:
What do the Yorkshire Ripper, The Marquis DeSade and Me all have in common?
Hint, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me!
57 and dont feel a day over 70
What do the Yorkshire Ripper, The Marquis DeSade and Me all have in common?
Hint, Happy Birthday to me, Happy Birthday to me!
57 and dont feel a day over 70
Posted 02/06/2011 - 08:46
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Happy Birthday 'spider.
I'll have a drink for you on the ferry tonight.
Just realised that my key board may be on the way out, I'm having to check carefully as it sems to keep missing on certain keys, good job I use a spool chicken.
I'll have a drink for you on the ferry tonight.
Just realised that my key board may be on the way out, I'm having to check carefully as it sems to keep missing on certain keys, good job I use a spool chicken.
Cheers, HG
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
Posted 02/06/2011 - 10:25
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Many happy returns. How are you going to celebrate the occasion?
Barrie - Too Old To Die Young
https://pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/barrieforbes
https://www.flickr.com/photos/189482630@N03/
https://pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/barrieforbes
https://www.flickr.com/photos/189482630@N03/
Posted 02/06/2011 - 10:31
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Happy Birthday Spider! Have a good one.
HG have a good trip.
My avatar shows me as a fat duck with a camera - that's me .
Had a wonderful three days sailing, will try and get some photos up later.
We have no food in the house, and today is a bank holiday and everything is shut. His nibs was supposed to do the shopping but forgot .
HG have a good trip.
My avatar shows me as a fat duck with a camera - that's me .
Had a wonderful three days sailing, will try and get some photos up later.
We have no food in the house, and today is a bank holiday and everything is shut. His nibs was supposed to do the shopping but forgot .
Posted 02/06/2011 - 11:08
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Happy Birthday Alan, is the beer on you today?
Stefan
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
K10D, K5
DA* 16-50, DA* 50-135, D-FA 100 Macro, DA 40 Ltd, DA 18-55
AF-540FGZ
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