CrazyCresties

I was spoilt and got a new lens for my birthday - the Sigma f2.8 70-200mm EX DG OS HSM :D I took it out for a test run today, so here are some of the first pics - all C&C gratefully received. I am lacking in confidence when it come to post processing, so all advice welcome - be brutal, I can take it :laugh: eta - hmmmm they look a bit dark on my iPad, do they look too dark to you? Fun at the local dog beach :D

Oops sorry got that totally wrong, it's the 20th!

Anyone going to the million paws walk on the 28th? I won't take the dogs but wondered if anyone wanted to join me with their camera - MG, RV? :)

Nawwwwwww look at the little chubsters :D Hope she's not driving you too mad yet :laugh: Thanks ST :) I got a new lens from my OH

Awesome shot, just love it pixie-meg I love the second sofa hog in the background too :laugh: Lovely to see Cowboy annie, and glad to hear he is on the mend :)

Uh oh Kirislin, has your lens collection just increased by one? :laugh:

Hopefully you've heard by now Ness, all the best for Kenz :)

What gorgeous little birds, what are they? Agree with Snook - very pretty shot :D

Another vote for the 17-70 :D The OS on it is great too - this is handheld indoors with natural light, exposure 1/30 ! and I don't have the steadiest of hands :laugh:

Not sure if Cheyletiella mites are present here in Oz, but a few years ago my cocker had an ongoing bout of what I thought was dandruff. After taking him to the vets to be checked, I found out it was Cheyletiella mites - also know as 'walking dandruff'! A regime of Frontline spray-on, and washing with a shampoo they gave me soon got it under control. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheyletiella Hope you get to the root of the problem soon :)

They look so cheeky! Super pics :D I love getting the little skinks in the garden, sometimes they'll let you get so close with the lens!

Congratulations, super first shots Love the one of Jelly, and Mitchy has the most adorable face - it looks like a photoshopped smile (but in a good way :laugh: )

Brilliant news Tiggy :D :D :D

Awesome, better than any moon shot I've ever taken :D Great pics all

Thanks gapvic, I look forward to seeing some of your macros :)

I love Holly&Lil and all my dogs had their collars back in the UK, from the mud and sea loving spaniel, to the more refined Cresties :laugh: http://www.hollyandlil.co.uk/ They custom made these two for the Cresties :)

Love the new shots - really puts the size of them to scale!

They are both just so gorgeous!

I've got the Tamron 60mm Macro lens and just love it! All my macros in my signature link are with the Tamron - stoopid instructor :laugh:

Looks like you had a good break MrRedDog :D Happy Birthday Alera Huga - Hi Marge :laugh: Week 17 - Approaching Storm! (taken with my little Lumix) Week 18 - Dog Beach, Kite Boarders and Freo Docks - I can't decide between the 'natural' one or the heavy edit - what do you think?

It's usually a time thing with me too, but on the whole I think the responses on here are pretty good. Can we ask what the other forum is, always interested in other photo forums :) Maybe we should start a C&C thread in the tips and techniques section, as I too would really appreciate some honest critique on some of my photos :) Never too late to jump in kritta :D

I LOVE this shot, it's like a billion fish all around you! Hell no :laugh: That last sea snake shot is amazing, and loved the video - it does look like a magical place :)

What a bunch of sweeties, looking forward to more of them

Awwwww You'll always treasure pics like this :)

What a bunch of tearaways :laugh: Looks like so much fun though :D