I purchased a DSLR earlier this year after previously using a compact camera and prior to that, a SLR film camera. I have been a photography enthusiast for years and I think it's fair to say that I ...

Hi, sorry it took me so long to come back ... the lens did arrive! I have been busy and also away for a week, but have been experimenting with the lens and am happy with it. Funnily enough, I have b...

Thanks for your responses Toad & Angela, I should have added that I always carry a bag and keep it in there when not taking a photo... but I take a lot of photos!! :) When I mentioned a 'cover' I wa...

What are your thoughts about using cameras at the beach? I've often used my compact camera at the beach, of course keeping it well away from the water and sand and also being conscious of not using...

I think my macro lens should arrive tomorrow! Can't wait! :)

Glad to see you have nice trees too! :) It sure is wet today, the rain has hardly stopped where I am!

Another photo taken from our window this week, using my 270mm zoom. This is straight from camera, I have not altered the colour! http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7195/6799996344_c6fbc210f5_z.jpg (htt...

The decision has been made!! I have just purchased the Tamron 90mm lens on ebay... now I can't wait for it to arrive :) A little nervous after making my first (camera related) ebay purchase though!...

I found some samples shots for the Tamron 90mm lens here. Wow!! http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/lens-sample-photo-archive/153477-tamron-sp-af90mm-f-2-8-di-macro-1-1-lens-samples.html

Hi Angela, Welcome! (Although I'm a newbie too!) I am also from Melbourne's outer east - near the Yarra Valley and recently upgraded to a Canon 600D after previously using a super-zoom compact cam...

With regard to the kind of subjects I'll be shooting, here is a link to my macro album on Flickr (all pics taken with my compact camera) http://www.flickr.com/photos/anne_wright/sets/7215761269202873...

This is a recent photo from our window. I feel thankful every day to live in a place where there are lots of trees. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7170/6683584337_23dd980aa8_b.jpg (http://www.flic...

Wow! This is beautiful. As I scrolled down the page it kept getting better and better. Love the silhouette of the tree and the big sky. You did a great job capturing the subtle colours.

This is a great idea, Zig. Being new to this forum, it will give me an insight into the different locations of the forum members. I often take photos from our window, we are lucky to have a great ...

Thank you for the recommendation, Toad. I wonder if you or Zig have posted any photos taken with the Tamron 90mm lens? It would be nice to see an example. Whilst I have not ruled out buying a dedic...

Thank you all for the suggestions, I'll have a closer look at the cameras you have mentioned.

Thank you for the suggestions, Matthew, the info you gave me is really helpful. I think I'll have a look at the Tamron 90mm and the Canon 500D lens that you mentioned.

I think most people will follow wherever their friends go. I first shared photos on a site called Ringo. Then everyone left Ringo to go to Facebook and only the photography enthusiasts remained on R...

Beautiful photos. I particular love the second one. Great viewpoint and interesting clouds. Also enjoyed the descriptions and info you shared.

Hello again, Not sure if this is the correct area to post this kind of thing but no doubt someone will tell me if it's not! :) I'd like to recommend a camera user guide I recently purchased. I'...