Great colour in the flower shots. Nothing quite like a spring walk in the woods

Great set. 1 and 4 for me

Long exposure on Sutton Beach, Lincolnshire .

Taken with the Siggy 10-20 bought from AndrewA two years ago, which is finally getting some use

Love his/her expression in #2

Amazing you got so close

My 80 year old mum had boxes of old photos soaked by the Boxing Day floods in Yorkshire and was devastated when she thought they'd be lost. She felt like her life's memories had been taken, and was extremely down. We've spent loads of time sorting and retrieving - most of the images are now fine or safe... and she's SO relieved and happy. Made a huge difference to her.

So I can appreciate just how valuable this initiative of Ricoh's must have been.

Many thanks all, really appreciate the re-welcome

Thanks Folks


Last time was magpie mine on AndrewA meet
Nice to hear from you Tim[/quote]Yes- be great to catch up. I've still got Andrew's old siggy 10-20 which deserves some use.

Not a new member - an old lag - but one who's not been active recently so thought it worth announcing my continued existence and intention to be on here a little more this year . For the last 18 months or so work completely got in the way of the important stuff. It happens, unfortunately . But I'm finding a little more free time now, and aiming to get out snapping more regularly.

So howdy everyone !

Tim

I've a spot of deja vu reading this - I was here 5 years ago.

When you take the leap into 'serious' cameras, and dslrs or other types of systems, it's a big deal which brand you pick . You need to work out what is most likely to work best for you.

I had the same experience, lots of folk saying why go for Pentax? All brands can help you step up to more serious photography. But for me the answer was that the kit felt right for me when I handed it - so well made and solid - and I knew I would enjoy using it. It feels good to use, so much better than the rival brands, and that's half the fun of it. I knew I would be focusing on landscape photography, so the WR was a big draw.

So I've used Pentax gear for 5 years now, it's been great to use and as a 'learning' photographer I've been delighted with the cameras I've used and the whole Pentax system. There's no sign that the brand is declining - indeed recent developments suggest it's on the up and being invested in... And the fact you can use a whole tonne of legacy lenses on the system is great when you move beyond the starter set/kit lens.

It's completely up to you what system you go for, but IMHO Pentax is for a discerning clientele who don't automatically believe the hype. Pentaxians are individuals... we don't follow the crowds.

And we really enjoy our photography

Catching up late to this ( works been all consuming recently ) but have very much enjoyed this set Andrew. V thoughtfully selected, and I find the various comments and self- commentary hugely informative.

Must now go back and catch up with former 5 in a rowers