Whenever I go away I always keep my eyes open for other Pentaxians and I reckon that on average I see very slightly more Pentaxes than Olympuses or Sonys. My, totally unscientific impression, is that they tend to be wielded by the more serious photographers, rather than the holiday snappers who love their Canikons, phones and tablets.

Canikons are all over the place, but quality is not measured just by quantity alone. I can't count the number of times that the Canikon brigade have either put their cameras away or stuck them in plastic bags whenever the weather turns a bit 'dodgy', but not a problem for me.

Phil

I would be tempted to crop it at the bottom - sat about half way between the bottom and the horizon line. For me, that would give it a bit better balance. However, it stills works as it is as a minimalist image.

Phil

An absolutely cracking set of air display images - they also show a variety of 'types' of air display shots. There are so many really strong images that I don't want to pick one out as a favourite. You should be really proud of your results.

Phil

Simon

Great set as ever.

#81 - !!!!!!!, you'd need some might big cojones to drive that - no front brakes, no grip to speak of, and instead of a bucket seat, you've got what I can only describe as a 'coal scuttle' seat.

Phil

Alan

Fantastic action shot - very well caught. Congratulations.

Phil

Derek - really nice effect resulting in some very interesting images. Nos. 1 & 2 are my favourites.

Phil

I've got both the Tamron 70-300 (Di LD Macro version) and the Pentax 55-300. IMHO both are very good value for money.

The Tamron is cheaper (£80-100 for a very good 2nd hand one), and has an excellent macro capability. It's image quality is incredibly good when you take the price into account. However, the image quality of the Pentax is definitely better and it slightly wider at the short end, it's also better built. The WR version is also weather resistant.

Both would serve you well - but on balance I would pay the extra and go for the Pentax 55-500 WR, BUT only as Andrew says "Think how much you use you existing tele-zoom and how often you yearn for something longer. ". If you want one just try out the extra reach, and/or the Macro facility is important, then get the Tamron.

Phil

Simon

Another great set - #2 is my favourite, it's the lean of his head that makes it for me. I also like the conversions.

However, now to be really picky. 'Correct Headgear' - really? Would they have been wearing any form of helmet when these cars were in their prime?

Phil

Bill

What a cracking set - very hard to pick a favourite but nos. 1, 9 ,11 & 12 are my personal picks; least favourite - I'm with Neil in that I'm not sure that No. 2 is quite right, but you've set a very high standard with the whole set.

Phil

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Phil