At the moment, the new 70-200mm is not on my want list so it's not inconvenient that its release has been delayed again.

Obviously there is something that Ricoh are not happy with or possibly a third party involvement that has not gone to plan.

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It looks to be an excellent optic and no doubt will be very welcome once it's actually available.

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All comment appreciated.

I had a quick rework on the bridge as I didn't see the colour cast at first!




The *istD is the one I bought in 2004, my first Pentax digital.

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Not sure why this year has seemed to go past faster than last year............

Very well done Gareth. It's a great image and deservedly a front cover shot.

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I saw on a weather report that there was reasonable snow out past Darlington on Saturday. An unexpected household job stopped me getting out on Saturday so I had to make do with Sunday.

*istD + 50-135mm and K10D + 10-20mm

Sledging in Richmond




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A good set David showing exactly what it's all about.

No.4 really is a Patrol.

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With the promise of a break in the weather, it was back out to the coast. Sandsend, Whitby and the North Bay at Scarborough.













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I like the processing on these Gareth. A good set and I can't see a stand out winner (for me). They all have great detail and content.

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Comments appreciated. The time was around 09:00am. However, I must set the time and date on the camera!

EXIF Sub IFD

Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/13 second ===> 0.07692 second
Lens F-Number / F-Stop = 56/10 ===> ƒ/5.6
ISO Speed Ratings = 200
Original Date/Time = 2015:12:06 09:59:50
Shutter Speed Value (APEX) = 370044/100000
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/13 second
Aperture Value (APEX) = 4970854/1000000
Aperture = ƒ/5.6
Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/10 ===> 0
Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 3400/100 mm ===> 34 mm
Image Width = 1000 pixels
Image Height = 660 pixels

Thank you all for the comments.

I was aware of the car nose in the viewfinder and at the time thought that I didn't want to exclude it or I would lose the door behind it. So, why didn't I just walk forward two or three steps and re-frame?????? Is it a mental block, lack of attention, lack of breakfast or just ignorance. These are the questions that need answers.

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That's another great bug shot Don. Good detail and DOF. I was however drawn straight to the bike! Sorry about that. I'm easily distracted with certain subject matter......

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