If you go to the home page then select Walk categories from the tabs on the left - about 4 or 5 down is the Hartland walk - let me know if you're interested in going 'cos I think I may well book it!!
Vicki

This has been described as a 'marmite' picture!! You either love it or hate it!!
What do you think??

Thanks, I haven't quite got the hang of how to get the picture to show up, but I think I may have cracked that bit as well now!!

Not sure I have done this right, but this is the first attempt with the new lens, it was hand held and a bit breezy though.
What do you think??

Thanks everyone for your suggestions, I have bitten the bullet so to speak and have bought the Tamron AF70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 (well that's what it says on the box anyway!!) Bought it in the local shop which was a tad more expensive than on the internet, but I was able to test it out in the street with my camera and they threw in a UV filter for me. I really like the guys in J and A Cameras in Barnstaple, they have also said that if I really don't like it they will more than likely take it back!! Now I just have to wait for a break in the drizzle so that I can test it out properly, but initial reaction is that it seems to do what I want it to do. If it doesn't I can always take it back!!
Has anyone else used this lens??
Thanks for th input
Vicki

Thanks for the suggestions so far guys, much appreciated.
I guess what I mean is that I need to get the subject closer, so that I still have a chance of zooming in in Elements and for the image to stay sharp and not pixelate. I try to shoot wild birds (photographically speaking that is, not literally!!) as well and even in the garden I can't get close enough with the lens I have
As far as budget goes, I guess around £300 is within the bounds of possibility!

I need some help!!
I went to the Bristol Balloon Fiesta yesterday and was trying to shoot balloons and the red arrows in the sky, my lens is definitely not up to it!! I have a Tokina 70-210 and clearly need something bigger/better than that. Does anyone have any suggestions as to what would be a good buy. I have the K10D body.
Incidentally the balloon fiesta was brilliant and well worth a visit next year!

Not sure how to upload into a thread, so have put a link (I think) to one of the offending pics. Maybe it is the way I focus, probably me doing something wrong, but I would appreciate some help. BTW I know this needs some cropping and work doing to it, it is as it came out of the camera (apart from resizing)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/vickijw53/3753828549/

I inherited this lens from my husband who used to use a Pentax film SLR. I was assured that it would still work with the digital K10D, however, whenever I use it I get 'misty' pictures. I don't seem to be able to get a really sharp image. I have tried all sorts of settings and messed around with it but to no avail, does anyone have any ideas what I may be doing wrong or how I may be able to improve the results, or is it a lost leader and should I buy a new lens??

Hi Nick
We're almost neighbours, I'm in Devon and the other evening was very brave and crossed the border into Cornwall!!
Enjoy the site, Vicki