Jamie wrote:
I've pulled together an eclectic mix of images based on each month of the year - though I somehow didn't record any images in January so I've cheated and used the nearest date I can find. They are of no particular photographic or artistic merit just a record of what I've done and where I've been - which is what my photography is for.

What do you mean they are of no particular photographic or artistic merit? Far from it, they are super photos with wide ranging interest.
David

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Why has my keyboard not go a Euro currency symbol key like Gwyn's obviously has? Its got a dollar sign and a sterling sign. I thought computers were supposed to be international.
David

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Bacon sardines?? Don't you mean bacon bufties Neil?
David

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Terrific quality and interesting variety in these shots David. In particular I like the Italian and Portuguese pictures - were you on a cruise? And the macro pictures too.
I'm glad Ralph Hardwick started off this idea in another thread since when I've been looking through my 2013 images to see if I've made any progress since 2012. The jury's still out on that one. I'm trying to pluck up courage to offer half a dozen or so of my favourites on here.
David


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I've had the same SDM trouble with my DA*50-135mm lens Neil. TWICE. Both times it went to Johnsons who are based in Newcastle; that's the Stoke on Trent one not the one up the road from me.
Both times Johnsons have repaired it quickly and efficiently. Staff there are very helpful.
The last time, this last autumn, it was away about two weeks and the £180 price quoted was reduced because I'm a Plus member of PUF. The return postage was also free.
Bottom line is you'll have it back working as good as new well before the next Goths Festival in Whitby.
David

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I totally agree with Andrew. The original MX was a beaut. I had a Spotmatic but when I saw the MX for the first time I just had to have one. I then found it was also perfection to handle and operate.
I wish I still had it.
David

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I missed this thread when it was launched by Puma nearly a year ago but I'm pleased to catch up now. Giulio's work is inspirational and his generous comments on the work of other photographers have encouraged many on the Pentax Forum.
I've really enjoyed looking at his accepted images on the Pentax Photo Forum.
David

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Thanks for this tread Ralph and Simon. I thoroughly enjoyed looking at all these images and it set me thinking about my own photography of 2013. Which are my favourites? Are there some I feel worth sharing as best examples of the year etc?
I'm certainly going to spend time reviewing my favourite efforts from the past 12 months over the next few days.
David

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Nice one. Did she pose for you at all or did you grab the shot as she was being drawn? You've almost got total eye contact but there is just a vagueness that suggests her mind wasn't entirely on you.
David

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Lovely subdued tones in both of these.
David

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