Thanks for the comments. It is an incredible spectacle. A photo can't do justice to the sight of wave after wave coming in. We laugh in the face of the wildebeest.

There was a big departure from the Pyrenees on Thursday - 35,000 birds and a second one yesterday morning 70,000 birds. So you might get some today.

We are on one of the migration routes of the common crane between Scandinavia and Spain/North Africa. It's always quite a sight and noisy, but it's always much nicer to see them flying north. We had 10-15,000 birds pass overhead yesterday, which is the most we've seen in one pass. Here is a record of the event just for interest. The photos are soft from the resizing:

I'm no Tim, but here are a few which I think sum up the look of this lens. This is also the kind of size of subject where the 1:2 magnification works best for me. It's a very good portrait lens too:














I've now got the Pentax DFA100mm macro now and had considered selling the Tamron. However, looking back at the photos I think I'd miss it too much. I think it suits Autumn - I love the colours in the second from bottom shot. I'd say it has the most distinctive look of any of my lenses.

Does the Raynox 250 fit the DFA100? The Raynox spec says it fits filter size 52-67mm, the DFA 100 is 49mm.

If it's dull and grey outside then go outside.

I love this lens. Very sharp and beautiful, warm colours. The PK/A mount makes life a lot easier. I have the extension tube for 1:1 but I find it a complete PITA to fit on and off and focusing is then very close. The 1:2 magnification however is very good for flowers and the like. If you want to see some sample shots then please ask.

It looks a pretty good shot to me. I would crop to keep the robin towards the right third but leave as much as possible of the background on the left.

It's the kind of shot that gets accepted in the PPG, so good luck.

Welcome to the first post processing challenge which will run until Tuesday March 8th, 18:00 UK time. I will then select my favourite entry and assist that person to set up the next challenge.

This photo was taken in a village destroyed in the second world war and left untouched since as a monument. This was the car belonging to the village mayor.




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I think is a photo that suits a variety of different looks and I don't have any preconception as to what the finished article should look like.

Please post your entry to this thread together with a brief outline of the processing technique.

I hope this is a good opportunity for us to learn from each other and the emphasis is on participation rather than competition.

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Battery grip. Nothing wrong with it, just an impulse buy that I didn't get on with at all.