Hi All,

After a relatively long period of inactivity I finally managed to get out this weekend and fire shome shots off.

I tried some landscapes which didn't turn out too well (see other thread) so to cheer myself up I went back to trying some macros. it was a bit windy and below is the pick of the bunch.

Bee on a flower
[IMG]http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb113/pnjmcc/thumb_beeonflower.jpg[/IMG]

Spider
[IMG]http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb113/pnjmcc/thumb_spider.jpg[/IMG]

Fly on a leaf
[IMG]http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb113/pnjmcc/thumb_flydrinking.jpg[/IMG]

All taken on the K200 with the 24mm extention tube, SMC 50-1.7 Manual and cropped and sharpened a bit in PS.

C&Cs welcomed.

Regards
PaulM

Love those shots, looks like you really have mastered the art of panning.

Regards
PaulM

I used to do this all the time with film.

Always my trusty old ME Super and the SMC 50 1.7 with me, but that was because I only had the one lens for a long time. With the K200 I dont have any AF primes so its mostly the 18-55 kit lens or the tammy 70 - 300.

Regards
PaulM

I echo what most people have said, slow corners and head on shots. But if you can afford it get a three day pass (ie pre qualifying, qualifiying and race day) normally there are less people around for the first two days so you have more chance of getting up close to the fences and barriers to get the pics and you can scope out good places and test different lenses

Then on race day just carry the bare minimum.

Regards
PaulM

ME Super with the SMC 50 1.7.

It was given to me by my dad when I was about 21 (ish) when he got his Contax. I have been in using it for over 15 years, initially as a point and shoot for family stuff (I was third in the pecking order at family functions behind my grandad, and dad). Then my interest grew as my ability improved and I would go out specifically to shoot.

Only went digital last year.

Regards
PaulM

I would like to add my thanks and appreciation to both John and Matt and add that Daniel and Gartmore are very good choices, both come accross as very level headed and fair, perfect traits (amongst others) to be mods.

Congratulations

Regards
PaulM

Possible bargin for us Australian K200D users

DBG3 - $149.95 @ Teds Cameras web shop

http://www.teds.com.au/www/6/1001102/displayproduct/pentax-d-bg3-battery-grip--2...

Just ordered one & thought I would pass this on

Regards
PaulM

37 and enjoying every minute

PaulM

Yeap,

Another vote for RawTherapee from me. Great little program

Re
gards
PaulM

Here it is,

[IMG]http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb113/pnjmcc/albumexampleforPR-1.jpg[/IMG]

I didn't edit the above in time

DOH

Regards
PaulM