Tanfield sounds good Barrie, I'll have to see if Jackie has anything planned for me that weekend

I knew that was Gtis riding shotgun

It's also one of my favorites from the set, although personally I'd have cropped out that other lampost.

Would that be Barry and Neil in the 6th shot? I'd recognise those shady characters anywhere

I need to get my creative juices flowing again and need a bit of inspiration (or a kick up the ass)

I couldn't make the Sheffield meet so was wondering if anyone fancied another (don't ask me where)

I'm thinking mid March-mid April, is anything going on say ELR or up North, Beamish? whatever. what about a visit to Hartlepool Quays (I recall organising the last one then couldn't make it )

Suggestions on a postcard please

I'll second the Pixel Peeping argument, unless your intending to do this or make very large prints I can't see the need for full frame, unless of course you already have a stable full of high quality wide angle FF primes.

Having said that I'll give the same advice to anyone who asks me the "Which Camera" question: get into a shop and try a few and seriously consider the handling and weight and what you'll be using it for. And of course I have to say if you don't already own a Pentax DSLR and lenses to fit then also try the competition, photography isn't about brand loyalty, it's about buying and using whatever kit suits your needs and feels right in your hands.

(Please don't ban me John )

Damn!

It's prices like this that are devaluing my A*300mm even further.

Beautiful images.

We should all get up there as quickly as possible before we need a passport

Depends on your circumstances and your relationship and also where you are/or go.

If my wife suggests a visit to a quaint little market town the camera usually stays at home cos' I know we'll spend the day hunting round the local charity shops, if she suggests a day at the seaside the camera usually comes with me but stays in the bag cos' we'll spend the day hunting round the local charity shops, if she suggests a visit to a nearby town or city.........I think you can see where I'm going with this.

If you want to the time to study your environment and hunt round for pictures go somewhere there are no shops and if you must take the missus make sure she takes a book and there's somewhere for her to sit (preferably out of earshot)!

I had an LED watch, round about the time I had my first b̶r̶i̶c̶k̶ err.....SLR, a Zenith EM

Wish I still had it.........the watch that is

Full Frame never really interested me, but that tilt screen does