I saw your wife's (SueRiley1) ? image of the "Singing Swan" on the ePhoto Pentax gallery - brilliant. What did she use for that? It does not seem as if you need any further lenses or is there a lot of work been done on the computer. After seeing that I almost withdrew my earlier posting.

Howard

This was taken using a Sigma APO 75-300 mm set on 300mm. I quite like it - no "Photoshopping" just a bit of cropping.




However I must confess that I've often coveted some of the big lenses that I've seen round bird hides in Local Nature Reserves.

Hope that helps.

Howard

PS Comments accepted.

Hi Pete,

Not wishing to insult you - google for Stan Halpin. I found it immediately.

In case you can't find it -

http://stans-photography.info/

HTH

Howard

I like the image. We had a collie when I was young, amazing dog he was.

ChrisA wrote

but I bet his teeth are


Howard

Tyr wrote: Where'd you get the adapter?


I got one from here -

SRB Film Service, Luton, photographic adaptors
Photographic Filters and Photographic Adaptors, Accessories etc.
www.srbfilm.co.uk/adaptors.htm

with very good service.

Howard

Having read all the rave reviews given to the K10D on this forum by you ladies and gents and never having seen one I was beginning to the think that it was some mythical beast. But on Saturday morning in a shop window in Altrincham I saw one in the "flesh", along with its little brother the K100D. I could not linger long in case I was tempted. So I now know what it looks like.

Howard

Daniel Bridge wrote
I can't do that as I've got to keep it until September/October so that I can watch Wales win the Rugby World Cup
............... wake up, wake up, Howard, your dreaming again

MattMatic wrote
but will it be as good : :

Is this known as going off thread?

BTW is there nobody out there willing to take on the title of the oldest or, being PC, the most mature forum member? It's one title I would not be sorry to lose.

Once again thanks all for a most interesting and amusing read.

Howard

Mike Pearson said

Sorry about my obscure reference, nothing to do with astronomy. It being Tuesday I was going to watch "Life on Mars" on BBC1 - the only programme worth watching, IMHO, on the tele then.

Howard

Sorry gentlemen, I am in my 67th year So as an occassional poster I would like to claim the record as being the eldest. My great difficulty is not my eyes but keeping a steady hand Later on this evening I shall be going to Mars

Howard

Hi Dan,

Sorry.

I should take more care when reading the postings.



As I said - good luck to you in your task. I can not comment on the rest of the PUC as this is really the only bit I currently use. It would be nice to get the newsletter again.

Howard