"I thought my Peacock was pretty good"

It is pretty good, especially with a little Smart USM applied which really works wonders. It's always nice to get some colour such as Rag Wort and thistle.

"Also, is there any advantage to be gained from a 100mm macro over a 50mm macro apart from not having to get so close to the subject? Can one hold a camera with a 100mm macro lens without a pod and avoid ANY camera shake? I would be very grateful for any advice." A 50mm macro is ideal for ...

I certainly hope Noar Hill does not get trampled, having visited for the first time last week, and seen what a nice site it is. I was despairing of finding any sites as good as those near Luton. Not so long ago I was photographing dragonflies near a lake, taking care to walk only on paths, and alrea...

Pete: Thanks, that is reassuring.

"I would love to know where you can get this for anything less than £450."

I think it was on ebay, and it was from a UK seller a year or two ago. My colleague was worried it was stolen, so checked the serial number against a batch of stolen lenses, and it was kosher.

As the others say, excellent.

I think that is a very good shot, and technically very competent.

Hello Pete. Basically I want to know the copyright terms. Does the photographer retain the copyright, or does the forum take a share? Some forums take a share of the copyright and give themselves the right to reproduce or sell the images in any way they see fit, and keep any profits. I'm not keen on...

If you are willing to get up before sunrise, or toddle out an hour before the sun sets, then a 100mm lens will be fine as the insects will be inactive. As the sun rises, sleepy butterflies spread their wings, to catch the early sun, and that is a good moment to get a photo. Later in the day you will...

I am a not very knowledgeable amateur, but good locations near Luton were very poor last year compared to the preceding years. Blues were low in number and I saw no fritillaries. This year I am seeing lots of meadow browns, but I have recently moved to Surrey, and I do not know the area so cannot co...

Hello

First I would like to say that I've seen some very impressive photos on this site.

Anyway, I tried to locate the T&C and couldn't. Does anyone know the copyright terms for images submitted to this forum, such as to competitions? Thanks.