highs and lows
High point buying the K3 and da* 60-250

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Roy
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Gareth
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Easy - High point was upgrading to the K3ii. Low point was breaking my foot and causing so much damage that 3 months in and I'm just only now getting around without the aid of a walking boot or crutches.
so now you have a sherpa to carry your camera gear lol
High: .....in part exchange for K-1, 15-30, 28-105, and 150-450.
On a personal levels some highs and very deep lows, but photographically it's been an even keel all year. No new gear, no exciting holidays, photographically speaking, and pretty much no inspiration - I guess that is the low, but it has become the norm over the last couple of years sadly.
and pretty much no inspiration - I guess that is the low, but it has become the norm over the last couple of years sadly.
same for me ,but I have now started to do some of the competitions on here and other site's to rekindle the passion.
Give it a try Gwyn.
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Roy
Pentax K3 gripped,and some lenses
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and pretty much no inspiration - I guess that is the low,
A good friend had the same problem after deciding the local camera club wasn't doing much for him, so we sat down over a beer, came up with a list of things that we were comfortable shooting, subjects we'd really like to do and subjects we were not at all comfortable shooting, we then pick one or two things a month and have a go at those. these can vary from a couple of hours, to perhaps a full day or like recently, a 2 day trip.
Just come back yesterday from a trip to Formby for Red Squirrels, New England Lighthouse in the afternoon and Malham Lings yesterday morning for sunrise on the Yorkshire moors.
Total cost for the 2 days inc overnight accommodation, food and fuel about £100 each, so to avoid the lows, perhaps team up with another friendly photographer and do something similar.
Highs for me - the Mach Loop again, to have RAF jets doing 400mph plus and within range of a 135mm lens for frame filling images absolutely superb

Lows - none, due to the above !!
Chris
www.chrismillsphotography.co.uk
" A Hangover is something that occupies the Head you neglected to use the night before".
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K1 - Sigma 85mm F1.4, Pentax DFA 150 -450 F4.5 / 5.6, Pentax DFA* 24 - 70 F2.8
Samyang 14mm F2.8, Pentax DFA* 70-200 F2.8
K3iii + K3ii + K5iis converted to IR, Sigma 17 - 70 F2.8, Pentax 55 - 300 F4.5 / F5.6 PLM
Lows? We don't do lows!

Best regards, John
One of the many highs was discovering how good Samyang lenses had become, and available in Pentax mount as well. So a few on my wish list, and a 14mm f/2.8 on the way via Santa.
Lows? We don't do lows!

You won't regret that gift from Santa.
Lows? Getting thwarted by infrequent local public transport - on which I rely heavily.
... the best lack all conviction, while the worst
are full of passionate intensity.
W.B Yeats

Low - parting with some treasured lenses (but it was the right thing to do)

LennyBloke

Low - my x100s was in my rucksack with a water bladder which leaked. X100 died (but luckily came back to life on drying out)
Interesting to read this thread, keep them coming!
On a personal levels some highs and very deep lows, but photographically it's been an even keel all year. No new gear, no exciting holidays, photographically speaking, and pretty much no inspiration - I guess that is the low, but it has become the norm over the last couple of years sadly.
i think it gives you an insight on things that people do and there way of describing there low moments and highs
stu62
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low point of my year was going out for a walk with my k3ii knowing that i had charged it up a couple of days befor only to take 2 photos and the camera went dead didnt know why but never had that problem again (touch wood it wont do it again)
high point i think was geting some new kit of chris @srs ie the k3ii which i love (dont tell herindoors as she will want a divorce)
so may i ask what is your highs and lows of the year fellow members