I must be in a philosophical mood, having just sorted out my competiion entry for "A Treasure" and started to examine the thought of what is really a treasure...so onto portraits, and I'll photograph anyone who wants to be photographed.

Every subject has some special character and it's the job of the photographer to try and bring out that quality in the images. Not an easy task sometimes, but definitely a real challenge. If I can find that special quality then that's the person I want to photograph.

There has been a comment about a problem with uploading to the Gallery - I've just tried the Gallery and the Gallery Competition and both seem fine.

Anyone having a problem?

I had one of these but didn't use it much. It is suitable for portraits but also dreamy landscapes, and anything else that we can creatively use it for.

Sorry to hear that and also sorry to hear you had such a sudden shock with it happening like that.

It's easy to make assumptions about whether people are savvy or not, or why they ask low or high prices, and we're really just guessing.

Personally, I have sometimes offered things at low prices because I wanted to move them quickly or perhaps bought them cheaply, but whatever the price is then the buyer just has to decide if it is equitable for them too. If not, they make an offer.

Supply and demand....

I suggest eBay. Despite the charges, still the most effective way to reach the world!

Paul, that's a very strange post. Why not send me a PM telling me what's going on?

In a general sense, all purchases are between the seller and buyer and it is sensible to take the approach Caveat Emptor.

I've no idea what that was about, but it's equally true that once an item has been sold then it has nothing to do with the seller what the new owner does with it.

However, I'm guessing. :

This thread is going wildly off topic, back to the subject please!

I would trim out some of those lenses and revamp using Pentax lenses. The 12-24mm and 16-45mm (or 16-50mm) would do nicely. A Pentax 100mm macro lens, WR version maybe. Then something longer such as a Sigma 120-400mm for wildlife.

A compact and effective kit could evolve that removes some of the inconsistencies in the current lineup. IMHO you have too many lenses of too maky different makes.

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