Be warned, Adrian, it's addictive!
The good news is that it's a fascinating addiction!

Peacock is ALWAYS gorgeous!

Well done, Malvern! If you are a newbie photog then this is definitely a very promising begin.

Keep in mind that is you go the DSLR route then it is not the camera that matters but it is the lens! Usually the lens lasts many many years (some of mine are 25 years old and still alive and kicking) while the DSLR camera gets outdated/replaced every couple of years. Conclusion: if you have a limit...

This is an interesting thread! By the book we should indeed use a tripod but to tell you the truth, I have not been very successful following that rule. After years of experimenting with all kinds of setups and gear, when shooting butterflies and moths I now stick to Nikon 105mm (non-VR model) on a ...

I wish Nikon would release a modernised version of the old Coolpix 990/995. I've been using the 990 model ever since 2000 (sic!) and it still works (sic sic!). It perfectly suplements my D300+105mm lens for macro work. What I like about it is the swivel mechanism making it possible to easily rotate ...