Anyone interested in this, Hefty perhaps

I don't think so Stefan, we have these Turtle bugs here in Australia and everyone I have caught has its left eye out of focus. Its genetic

Download Photome and open one of your latest pics with it. You will see loads of Exif info, one piece of info will give you your cameras shutter count.

Can't imagine what my 11000 click K20 would be worth then : I may have to pay someone to take it off my hands

Welcome back, I'm sure you had a good time.

I am tempted to get the new 160 flash but not tempted enough to fork out 500quid for it over here. I still use and like the AF080C, and will live with it for a while longer.

As for your spider I actually like it in the upright position, Your eyes are drawn to its face and I think it looks perfectly natural and well lit. My vote is for this one

Interesting shot of the silk gland, I have never tried to get a shot of one yet but will keep it in mind for next time. How close were you getting with the 180mm, my guess would be about 300-400mm : cheers

I know what you mean Pete, but I dont think it would be as noticable with this shot.

How are you finding the 160 ring flash compared to the 140 :

Heres a spider you can play with, without getting bitten
Playfull Spider

Nice shot Pete, It is a crab spider and very colourful also.

I would rotate it 180 degrees

Well he's not far off getting it right Thats terrible

This is a message I recieved tonight from a guy I purchased off on E-Bay.



Still not sure what he is saying

Its still looks better than mine, that sticky gunk has erased all the lettering off mine