Oh well - here's hoping for some dry weather - I want to play with the K-x

Thanks for the warning of the need for my raincoat Gwyn

I was hoping that I wouldn't need to pack it - it's heavier than I would like .

Packing is now done - just the lappy left to go in . I had intended to take a newly proofed Regatta jacket and a reasonably big umbrella - but .......

At least it's dry here now and I did get out for a short time .

Hmmmm definitely a case of OOOPS

there were certainly warning signs. Question is was he off route ? Misled by his Sat Nav ?

Some very interesting questions will be being asked about that one .

It's coming down in lumps here

Almost need water wings to get from the back door to the bin !!

I need to go out to the bank and hairdressers !!

Packing is done - I'm on the last stretch

BUT I NEED TO GO OUT !! Rain please stop

Of course the sunflowers are for her

We all know that

But I've got to agree they are very photogenic

In that case - you have certainly done very well .

I used to get similar sort of shots when watching carriage driving - horses can get themselves in the strangest angles as they twist and bend round obstacles .

It really is not easy and I certainly didn't always succeed [ can't show them , they weren't on a pentax and worse still they no longer exist ]

And adding to Mannesty's comment you would have had the 'bend' of the horse too - that can be very interesting

Do you do much 'event' photography ? It would be worth checking the course direction so you can be on the correct side to see the movement of horse and rider

a bit flashy - don't like the leather on the case .

A tad OTT for me - I'll let someone else have it

having sorted out what is actually travelling with me - am looking at HOW it's travelling.

Taking Camera + zoom lens + 40mm Lens + flash , plus assorted spare cards , flash drive, lens cloths etc etc [ batteries will go in pull along case ] Will also take lappy and a small bag for putting camera in once arrived - this should also take the flash

Just got out the 2 back packs -

a Techair very safe lappy backpack with a very good central compartment plus another one for bits and bobs.

My Lowepro Fastpack 250.

Did a very interesting trial

Weight of Lowepro with camera and gubbins in - 13 pounds [ this did not include the bag for use once at destination. ]

weight of Techair with camera + bag for use with it away, plus the other bits and bobs 11pounds !!


Now the less I have to carry the better. Looks as if the Techair is the winner and believe me I have ensured that the camera is well protected for travel.

Can anyone see any snags with this ?

Of course I still have to put in tickets etc etc - but they will be the same in each backpack. All computer cables , chargers etc will be in the pull along .

I'm travelling from home to London by train , crossing London by public transport to a friend's for 2 nights , then back into St Pancras at silly o'clock for Eurostar to Brussels then local Belgian train to final destination.

Oh - a warning

I've just signed up for a course in College again Be afraid - be very afraid when all the questions will start rolling in again