Welcome to both Stefan and Istvan. Excuse my ignorance, but where is Tirgu Mures? From your avatar it looks cold.

Howard

This totally non-photographic topic, but it amused me when I saw it.

On a car in Anglesey, North Wales a registration number of

G10 SLR

I thought that it might belong to a Samsung owner. I also wondered if it might belong to a respected contributor to this forum.

Anybody know of any other such plates?

Howard

I have a question for you all:

Whilst doing some gardening yesterday, I had a thought - "Should I have a camera with me in case a photo opportunity came along?" As it did a few weeks ago when I was doing a bit of gardening for my Dad, on Anglesey, - a peregrine falcon landed briefly on a fence. and I thought then - "I wish I had my camera with me"

So, after that preamble, my question is "Do you take your camera when out in the garden working?" And a supplementary, if you do - "At what settings?"

Howard

Since this discussion has turned to reminiscing about old computers here is a link to the first computer I ever programmed as a student -

link

Note the memory available

Howard

No criticism of anybody intended and I would not want anybody stopped from entering. It is such a joy to look at all the entries.

And I certainly would not want anybody to be driven away from the forum. So if I inadvertently offended by pointing out the comment I apologise unreservedly.

With practice, one day I may even win or even reach the podium or get a commendation!

Howard

Is this the one under the image by PentaxDan? The one that you, Gwyn, recommended he enter

Howard

Excuse my ignorance, yet again, - would the background here be classed as bokeh? Or is it out of focus background? What is the difference? This is taken with a Pentax 55-300. Handheld. (I must get a light weight tripod - any recommendations

[IMG]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j311/Tinywales/birdsandbutterflies/dragon_flies.jpg[/IMG]

Are they dragonflies or damselflies?

Thanks.

Howard

Here are two examples with very similar tubes and a Pentax M 1.7. The lens was at its widest and manual focus, but I can't rememeber the no. of tubes I used. They are hand held in the garden with a breeze blowing - probably a lesson in how NOT to take macro and will make the experts cringe. :blushBut one has to start somewhere)

[IMG]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j311/Tinywales/garden/spider_1.jpg[/IMG]

and

[IMG]http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j311/Tinywales/garden/spider_2.jpg[/IMG]


Howard

Good luck and a safe trip.

Howard

It seems as if I can now order with confidence. Any problems that may occur will be entirely down to my clumsiness and lack of expertise.

That will be good to know.


Howard