Stop apologising for being a beginner !
We can see your shots improving every time you post !

Quick c&c for you, seen as you did ask so nicely

1. A (presumably dead) 5 legged bee isn't the most endearing of subjects especially shot from this angle on a flat background. A "busy" bee in it's natural habitat will always be better !

Of the rest, the displaying peacock stands out as a keeper. Nice & sharp & lovely colours.


You're getting there Aminstar. Just need to be more selective with your shots. Try & imagine you are paying for each shot to be printed (as you would have been with film). You'll find yourself giving more careful consideration before pressing that shutter release.

Wildlife won't wait for you however so only experience & a dose of luck will get you the best shots !

Flowers look very nice, but I think you've pushed the saturation & contrast a bit far which has resulted in a horribly artificial background.

You'd be better off finding out what kind of focal lengths you favour by going out & shooting. This way you'll know where to spend the bulk of your budget.

I'd suggest picking up a 18-55 from ebay & trying that for a few weeks first. Then you'll know if you need wider / longer / faster. Then we can help a little more with your choices (if you still need help by then !)

Click > PENTAX have all the info strangely enough ! < Click

Do you have a kit lens or did you buy body only ?

Good call Paul.

The blades behind #3 give it away as an electric shaver foil. (I think)

Cannot fathom #2 though !

I can tell what it is, but I agree, very very nice image.

I'm currently bikeless, sold my VTR1000 last year & I still miss the rumble !

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Very nice Karl. I bet it sounds even better than it looks too with that nice short Termi on it !