Hi,

I can't really comment on the elements of your site, but can I suggest the option to have a non-flash version of the site available? I'm not anti flash but I do live on my iPad these days and I don't own a laptop. Therefore I cannot view your site. I use weebly to build my site. Not feature fantastic, but it does what I need it to do and it's free.

Fiona

me too! Don't think I'm getting anywhere with this though

Does it matter how many posts there are? It will be a bit clearer than trawling through over 600 pages of pointless thread surely? And as for the new K-r user who doesn't want to know about your book collection... guess what? They won't click on your post to read it!! Simple!

Sorry John, but open chat (as it says in the description of this section) should be exactly that. Otherwise, why does it exist when there are plenty of other sections (i.e. the photos section, which you suggested).

I too am confused. I was under the impression that "General Chat" was for... well general chat! I thought it was the only area of the forum where posts didn't necessarily need to be about photography. Are we, as photographers no longer able to talk about other areas of our lives that we would like to share with other members? Or are we just meant to eat/sleep/breathe photography (sorry, I mean Pentax)?

I have not visited nor posted on this forum for some time due to the unevenness of the moderating, and in some cases, what seemed to be personal actions, leading to deletion of posts/threads and the banning of certain members.

What world is it that we live in when people are not able to discuss their new-found interest in golf with fellow Pentax users?! I know that this forum in no-way promotes freedom of speech, and this is evident in the forum's T&Cs (which we all read when we signed up, right?) but what harm is talking about golf causing?

Might I suggest this area of the forum be renamed "General Photography Chat, Only Pentax, No Golf" and that the Pointless Thread get deleted? After all, there shouldn't be one rule for one, and a different rule for another right?

Expect my PM forthwith John

Fiona (extremely disappointed)

Thank you guys for identifying these for me - I wouldn't have known where to start! And indeed, I was stalking slowly!! Although, out of the two, the Banded Demoiselle did seem to like posing for a while and wasn't bothered when I got up close! I never realised how beautiful these creatures can be up close and I'll definitely be keeping my eyes peeled in future.

Fiona

Sorry, here they are:

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I hope they show this time.

Fiona

Oh, this hasn't happened before! Erm.. it was fine when I previewed the post. Hang on, I'll see what the problem is...

I think generally my photography has improved in the last year. I am producing more shots that make me smile when I review them on the mac - which is how I measure my improvements.

But I've also noticed other improvements, not just with "pressing the button at the right time". I've noticed that my observation skills have improved - when out in the field I can spot flowers/birds/insects easier and I know where to look. So I suppose my knowledge of my chosen subject matter (mainly wildflowers) has also improved. I also think my decision making skills have improved and often go out with an idea in my head, whereas before it was a case of hit and hope. I feel more focused (pardon the pun) and enthusiastic over my photography - so much so that I have started a wildflower and butterfly journal which is my project for the summer.

I think we all improve over time, even if it doesn't feel like it. If we get stuck in a photography rut, we will eventually work our way out of it and produce work we are proud of, I'm sure of it.

Fiona

Was out photographing wild flowers by a fishing lake this evening and came across these two beauties! Not used to photographing things that move, so the shots aren't great, but was just wandering what they are?

1,2 & 3 are the same critter, and no. 4 was captured just before the heavens opened. All shot with the Pentax WR 100mm Macro on my K7.

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Thanks in advance for your help!

Fiona

My vote goes for Coal Tit too. A really good set, considering the state you were in!! My favourite has to be No. 4 the Starling feeding the young one - really shoving that food pellet in!!

Fiona