That sounds a whole lot of useful info. I have always had an aversion to sticking my camera lens in someones face, and then there is always the joker. So, lots and lots of pics and just hope that I get it right.
I have an 18-55 and 28-80 zoom and lots of others. Will need to take several and try to see how I can fit twenty or more in the shot.
I am grateful for your guidance.
regards thoramay

I have the Manfrotto 454 but it is single way.
Not proved a real bother. Just need to get the tripod stable and in the right position.
This can be a bother when shooting in the field but used in a studio or, as I do, my greenhouse to avoid movement of the subject then I am satisfied with my results.
Yet to try this focus stacking, though

Must do a trial run, Peter. I have not used this flash for yonks. How about lens. I will be circulating the tables for shots as well as a group shot.

regards Thoramay.

Hmmm. Everyone can join in!!

I don't think my longest lens will reach right up there from the south coast.

You are so spoilt for landscapes.

Now!! Where is there a competition for beaches.

Action mid May and in a modern church hall and in the evening.

regards thoramay

I am a mainly macro pic taker. I have now been asked to take pictures of our church mens monthly meeting. These will be put on the church web site.
I have a K10 plus a pentax 280T flash.
Can some kind soul guide me on how to set up the flash and the best lens or more than one lens to use.
I anticipate a group shot of twenty plus men so expect this to be a reasonbly wide lens, then shots of the men sat at table enjoying their meal.
Help. I am well out of my comfort zone with this.

Thanks Snaphappy. I have the focusing rail but not the software to merge the pictures. Should be fun and if I can get anywhere near your results I shall be happy. Thanks for the time and explanation.

Hi. Have heard this talked about but need some guidance. Have all the macro kit. How do you proceed? That shot was just magic.

regards thoramay.

Quite an attitude, me thinks. really jealous of your bird life down there. Don't know why but I am.
A beautiful bird very well caught. I would for ever be having food to have these in my small acre.

regards thoramay.

Exciting times, John...as for the memory, just hold on to it as long as you can because it all goes downhill from now on.
The last time I visited Clitheroe Castle, lets see, was it before I married or after, but I know it was in Somerset!!

regards Thoramay