Reed Bunting, Chiff Chaff and Oystercatcher pics

Lovely pics Karen, nothing like a new camera to get you out and about:-)

Thanks, Gaynor. I love it!

What beautiful pictures Karen. You and your new camera are taking some lovely shots!

Lovely photos Karen.

Which camera have you got?

Hi Mike - thanks very much - you are very kind. Not half so professional as most pics on this site, but it gives me great pleasure to get something in focus enough to identify it later, at home.

I went for the Panasonic FZ 1000 in the end. It's a nice weight, and feels right for me - and I can't see me carrying round different size lenses. I went on a 10 week evening class locally, but was a bit disappointed since the tutor didn't know anything about Panasonics (just Nikon and Canon), so I wasted quite a lot of time trying to find things on my menus, or work out the equivalent terminology. Youtube clips have been useful - plus the handy "Intelligent auto" setting!! I am gradually working things out...

Karen, you're very welcome.

A lot of good photography isn't just down to the camera, but the photographer and getting the light and conditions just right. The camera just helps and in some cases, makes it easier.