Another amazing, massively engaging set Smeggy. Will take me a while to look through properly (and 'the rest'), but initial reactions: all fine fine stuff, but #2 is an absolute knockout, and 16, 17 and 21 just brilliant. And how the hell do you take a photo like #7 at 10mm

Oystercatcher snap cropped as advised


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Yup - just snaps... and your point is exactly the one I wanted to make in my OP .

But confusingly given his track record, PentaxExpert's comments seem on-the-money. Does this actually mean #1 should be my first PPG entry :

Can't help with the case info, but welcome Bob!

Welcome.

I got a K7 plus the 18-55WR and 50-200WR back in January for almost exactly the same reasons you're thinking. No regrets, and I've been able to take it out in the rain without problems so far link. There's also a thread somewhere (can't find at mo :blushwith advice on what to do when you bring your wet camera back. Let it dry before opening SD slot etc is the main one, but folk who've got K7/K5s splashed by sea water suggest wiping down with a damp cloth to get the salty stuff off first, then letting dry.

Anyway... experience seems to be that the WR works well if you are sensible! One issue is that changing lenses in bad weather is risky, so I've tended to keep on either the 18-55 or 50-200. Part of me is now thinking I should have plunged in for the 18-135... but that's Lens Buying Addiction for you

Like #3 and love #4, although the sharpness police might possibly disagree about the latter . For me it works.

You've certainly scored on the 'original perspective' front - despite (as you say) it being a well known and much photgraphed landmark, I would have been pushed to say where it was without your title. Like the wall line at the bottom and the lone bloke peeping over. Not sure if there is a just little too much sky (crop down just very slightly?), but I'm hardly in a position to offer such criticism

I always really enjoy seeing your compositions. Thought provoking and highly educational for folk like me.

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A couple of shots I've had around for a while, like, but hesitated to post . I really like images from misty conditions, but not sure I've nailed these technically or made the most of the potential. C&C and any advice on how to get the best out of this kind of thing gratefully received !


The Road to Nowhere

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Pyegrove

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And there are those that think 'Springwatch' is gripping. This is really compulsive viewing. Looking forward to the next instalment. Fingers (and everything else :shock crossed for you .