As a child I made a little being photographed, and have had a couple of photos used in holiday brochures since, but only as unpaid incidental stuff. Having parents in advertising may have been more than a little responsible.

I've only entered two contests (the photography club at work 20 years ago) The first was announced the week I joined and my best ever shot fitted the topic perfectly, winning me first price.
Unfortunately the club folded soon after, perhaps they felt they couldn't compete - and weren't aware of my more normal standard...

Hopefully I'll be able to improve my averages now I shot a bit more with a Pentax.

At least that stops temptation, I've spent FAR to much recently.

Mike

I'm going into Colchester tomorrow, or could pop in over the weekend (I'm only in Clacton)...

An enlarger lens might be quite useful addition

Would you consider selling the 55-200 separately?
I'd like one of those!