I too have received an item from John McD sent before my cheque arrived never mind cleared - it is nice to know that there are those who still trust and wish to do their best for others, thanks to all who have been prepared to trust their fellow members, also those who sell at a low price to help a fellow photographer. Well done there are those who make this world a better place and they seem concentrated on this forum.

Congratulations, good to know when others like your work. Are they all yours they do capture the feel of the performance.

Thanks Wilf for sharing your shots, balloons have always fascinated me and it is interesting to read others views as well as enjoy your work.

I find them amazing shots, quite, I am sure, beyond me so not only do I admire them I am a tad jealous as well, Difficult to choose my favourite but I think perhaps 2 although I also like those with the almost white background.

I know it bores a lot of folk but I can't seem to help myself - so here are 3 I took yesterday, all with the K7 and the Sigma 105 macro.

All have been Jackied in CS3 which may or may not be liked but your opinion is hoped for and welcome.

1/ 1/800 @ f16 - ISO 400 & fill flash taken indoors

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2/ 1/800 @ f10 - ISO 400 & fill flash taken indoors - tried to use the second bloom as a sort of reflection but did not quite make it work.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/Thordell/Plants%20and%20Flowers/PinkFlower.jpg[/IMG]

3/ 1/300 @ f25 - ISO 200 no flash. The miniature Chrysanthemum taken outside I tried to take the shot across the blooms to give the impression they are floating on water, not sure if I have achieved this as I know what I wanted so that is what I am seeing.

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/Thordell/Plants%20and%20Flowers/MiniMums.jpg[/IMG]

Have the 18-55 but have not used it as yet, if no one else posts any I will take a few in the field and post them for you.

and that the lock have come off correctly.

you have reminded me - put the card back in the camera

I like the first one with the ivy against the gold of the bark with the cobwebs standing out clear, perhaps a little vivid but I prefer it to the mono versions. Do agree that a little needs to come off the bottom of the image to take the Ivy off center.

Not sure if your comments refer to a fault with the cat or the image.