Weather very average so having a play Indoors with the macro. Some of our Cockatiel - 'Liquorice' and one of resin on a Bird of Paradise that we have in flower at the moment in our Conservatory: -

Liquorice 1
[IMG]http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx77/pg20_photos/IMGP1275.jpg[/IMG]

Liquorice 2
[IMG]http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx77/pg20_photos/IMGP1278.jpg[/IMG]

Liquorice 3
[IMG]http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx77/pg20_photos/IMGP1279.jpg[/IMG]

Liquorice 4
[IMG]http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx77/pg20_photos/IMGP1283.jpg[/IMG]

Resin seeping from the Flower
[IMG]http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx77/pg20_photos/ResinfromaBirdofParadiseFlower.jpg[/IMG]

Regards


Paul

ran rather quickly in the direction of SRS.......

Have sent you a PM..... Ist refusal until you answer?

Paul

Absolutely striking shots, I,4 and 5 are superb. I have just purchased this lens, (fromt he site), and find it particularly addictive. Really excellent composition on them all. Look forward to seeing the Wheel.

H and PNW.

Paul

Hi Momo, Happy New Year and welcome to the forum. Enjoy the wealth of experience that is available. Look forward to seeing some of your submissions.

Regards


Paul

Excellent set Tim, particularly like No 1, it shows the 'addiction' very clearly. SO glad I gave up, (30 years ago).

Paul

HNY

Hi Alan

Sometime you go I would be interested, never been to Fairburn which is sad as I only live down the road, (near Goole). I nearly always have Sat mornings.

We have a Great Spotted which uses our Garden regularly, Loves Peanuts, (taken using 30 metre remote with me sat in conservatory): -

[IMG]http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx77/pg20_photos/GreatSpottedWoodpecker.jpg[/IMG]


And heres my best attempt at a Kingfisher, (hanheld with Siggy at 500mm), as you say not perfect but you have taken it.......Which personally I think is just as good as having one which looks like a Magazine special: -

[IMG]http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx77/pg20_photos/Kingfisher-1.jpg[/IMG]

And heres a Heron which cant get its head around the fact that i have a net over my Pond which stops it fishing, (again not perfect as taken hand held on big Siggy and through the Kitchen window, its far too cagey to get anywhere near....

[IMG]http://i743.photobucket.com/albums/xx77/pg20_photos/IMGP1009.jpg[/IMG]


Regards

Paul

PS. Happy and Prosperous New Year

The Sigma 105mm f.28 macro for Pentax is available widely for around £315.

The 150mm Sigma Macro has been 'announced' as available for Pentax: -

http://www.youtube.com/user/WarehouseExpressWEX

Photokina 2010 in Cologne.......

Canon/Nikon price appears to be around the £440 - 450.

The Voiglander is available Stateside at around $740....not sure what the exchange is at present but lets say £550 ish + import if it cant be wangled.

Devon Camera has the 180mm for £520.

The Pentax, well $3500 ish..... Dig deep

A Very Happy and Prosperous New Year to all you Pentaxians,

Best Regards


Paul

Welcome to the site.

Paul