Just noticed a problem with my Tamron 90mm Macro, i'm getting a bright spot in the centre of the frame. This is not really noticable until I stop down further than f8, its barely visible at f9-10 but becomes more pronounced the smaller I go, and at f32 theres a definate "spot".

This is obvious aperture related as the circle gets smaller as the aperture decreases, looking through the lens at the aperture blades they dont seem to be closing down evenly but not really having another to compare it to I dont know what they should look like, I do know its not as even as my Pentax lenses and they have less blades?.

Any suggestions?

This is one of the best shots i've seen of the "Lesser known Sorrento Lizaed"

Fantastic capture, I bet you put superglue on the rock

I'd have been well happy with those despite, the movement in the first shot.

Has your Woody got the hang of flying onto the feeder or is it a bit hit and miss? We have one thats just found out how to get onto the bird table by landing on the roof and precariously walking down to the edge, he then does a little hop and turn mid flight to get to the table, extremely entertaining to watch, unfortunately we dont get much light up that end of the garden so I cant even begin to match your shots

I shot the very same Bee in MY garden, unfortunately he was in too much of a rush to pose, he was flying for Oz the next day.


....it was the same Bee, honest, I recognise the stripes



Nice capture Clarky!

I had to look twice at who posted this.........I thought Yoda had joined the forum

Well I for one will certainly NOT be buying one.....it'll be outdated next year

PS: the biggest problem with camera advancement is the fact no one has yet released a model that can make decent coffee

I'll second Chirpy, its definately a Damselfly as they fold thier wings when at rest, Dragonflys rest with thier wings splayed out.

....poor thing still only has six leg though

you are seriously wrong in your head mate

give ME your camera and lenses, I'll look after them much better but might not get as many unusual shots

SACRILAGE!!!!!

I like it