Beth.

Hi everyone! I know these topics have been done to death, but I was just wondering if anyone could recommend a good agility club in the Newcastle area?? I have one aussie who is trialing level, but a younger girl who hasn't really done much (except the basics that i'm teaching at home :) ). Thanks in advance for your help!! Beth

What lens have you used for these pics CC?? :)

:laugh: this little face cracked me up!! What a cutie!! :D

Gorgeous, gorgeous photos!! (and gorgeous subjects as well!! :D )

Thank you everyone!! I can't wait to actually sit down and have a proper play with it - these were all just point and shoot and hope for the best! And yep, it's nice to have such a good looking, willing model on hand :p (And excuse poor Lotties long toenails, as was pointed out in another thread with nothing else said about the pics, I promise they were done only 2wks ago, but they've now been redone :laugh: )

Thanks MnDM!! I'm LOVING this lens, but because i'm in the middle of exams, i'm making myself not go out and take lots of photos, but I've taken a few (mainly of Lottie :p ) So - here are a few of my first pics with it - did I say I LOVE this lens :D My gorgeous girl, Lottie... And again..... And again :p (my little hippo...) And just some bird ones (which are all cropped - just can't get over the quality of this lens!!)

He is stunning Congrats on your gorgeous new edition (sorry - i'm a bit late :laugh: )

Yep you can!! :laugh: Thank you, I need it - I think the buying of the lens was the best procrastination i've done in 6 years :p

Thanks Snook - i'm soooo excited, and because my nifty fifty has been broken for quite some time (focusing issues - all my pics are blurry), I really haven't taken many photos at all lately!! And I have to get through 6 exams first, so fingers crossed, haha!!

Yep - I'm very excited, that's for sure!! And yep Kirislin - it'll be a massive step up, but I was looking at other lenses for around the $400 mark, then I thought, for a little extra i'd like to get an L lens, and then this one popped up and it sounded perfect - oh, and it's in the mail as we speak :D And I will indeed - 3 weeks and i'm finished uni FOREVER and i'll be a vet :D wahooooo - so after 3 wks i'll be out there really getting back into it!!

Thank you everyone!! Looks like i'm the proud new owner of it - it was a gift in March to the seller (comes with all paperwork etc), and is practically brand new, so I think it's a nice step up from my broken nifty fifty - can't wait to be back out there taking photos, i'm so very very excited :D

Hi everyone!! Long time no post for me, but I always keep up to date with everyone's gorgeous photos!! I thought I would ask for people's opinions.... I've been offered a very good quality 70-200mm f4 L no IS lens for $500.... With good, filters, bag etc. I just want people's opinions on the lens and that deal etc!! The main photos I take are just of Lottie/dogs :) what do people think of the non IS version?? Thanks everyone!!! :D

Pretty sure they're all at my place, Newfsie!! :laugh: Loving all these pics everyone!! I've got some sad news, i'm pulling out of the 365 day project - I didn't even make 2 months this year :laugh: I just don't have the time with my last year of uni, and i'm also not enjoying any of the pics i'm taking so i'm giving up!! I will keep popping in though to look at all your wonderful photos - keep up the good work everyone :D

I've been so slack with the editing - I'll get around to it, but I have a feeling i'm not going to make it this year again, with my last year at uni and out on rotations, I think it's going to be a bit crazy :laugh: Loving all these pics :D :thumbsup:

Loving all these pics!! What a talented bunch I'm a bit behind in posting, so here are a few.... I've been a bit slack the last few days.... Sorry!! Feb 3: It's a hard life for some.... IMG_9628 by lottie0986, on Flickr Feb 4: IMG_9858 by lottie0986, on Flickr Feb 5: IMG_9932 by lottie0986, on Flickr Feb 6: IMG_9850-2 by lottie0986, on Flickr Feb 7: IMG_9950-2 by lottie0986, on Flickr Feb 8: IMG_9822 by lottie0986, on Flickr

Loving these pics again today Newfsie - I think i'm going to run away and come live on your property - it looks amazing! Not much from me the last few days sorry! Day 31 IMG_9354 by lottie0986, on Flickr Day 32 IMG_9408 by lottie0986, on Flickr Day 33 IMG_9189 by lottie0986, on Flickr

All this info is great!! Thanks Angelsun and MEH!! :D

Aww, loving all the last 2 days of pics :D Oh, look at the babies, they grew up so fast!! Not much from me, and really unhappy with my photos. My 50mm lens is playing up soooo much and I don't really have any other lens so annoying being a poor uni student! Day 29 - Just playing around with shutter speeds... Waterfall by lottie0986, on Flickr Day 30 - found this little guy when I was out training Lottie! Blue tongue by lottie0986, on Flickr

I voted other - Lottie got up, ran to me and started howling/barking along with them :laugh: I had to turn it off because she was barking so loud :laugh:

Loving all these pics Lovely shots, Impatiens - Love the hidden door, and the cow stand is very cool! Really great capture, MM - those colours are stunning, it almost looks like a painting and your day 26 - yummmmmy! Newfsie - that pic is just gorgeous (and makes me miss having horses so much ), you're horses look in good condition!! :D The little babies in your other pic are growing fast!! Must be getting some good food :) Aww - Chazer is so beautiful, Helen!! That second picture is stunning! Dust angel - Love it!!! :laugh: What an awesome shot :D gorgeous horse you have there!! Lovely pics, LMS - especially the last one!! Gorgeous shots, DSO!! Love the multicoloured cupcakes Misteri - love the peacan pie!! Looks so tasty!! Yesterday I was looking for something in my drawers, and I found Lotties puppy collar - where does the time go!? Maybe it's a hint I need another puppy..... Day 27 Well, today I went out shopping for some new joggers - I've lost nearly 8kg over the last 3 weeks, and really have upped my exercise, so it was a bit of a treat :D I went to Rebel sports to check them out, and I got an awesome pair of ASICs runners for $60 - they were $160 I was so happy!! I had noticed them a couple weeks back when they were on sale for $110 - so glad I waited! They are awesome :D :D Day 28

Lovely pics again this week :D Snook, Justice is such a happy, gorgeous boy!! You really capture him well! Poor hot Kuma - sounds a bit like Lottie, she's always trying to find the coolest spots. I really like that photo of him, he's a stunning man!! LOVE the ears Annie :laugh: What a gorgeous girl you have there! :laugh: ktig - someone looks very proud of their efforts!! LMS - Love your pic of Riddick - what a nice, lean, althetic dog!! Looks like he enjoys the water :D DSO - :laugh: that sounds familiar! Love the one of Jess!! Jenni - Rosie and Ella look so cute in their aussie day gear!! Love that shot of Lacy, TLC! She's such a sweet girl!! SC - both gorgeous shots, but I really like the 2nd pic!! Sorry if I missed someone (i'm sure I did ), all these pics are gorgeous!! Not much from me this week..... Week 4/52 - my feral little monster, lucky she's cute ;) :D

Lovely pics again today :D Day 26 - Not much from me today..... just my little feral :laugh:

Aww such gorgeous little babies, Newfsie!! Another great shot, Risyntira!! Lovely pic Helen, love the colours!! And yep, the slinky machine is really cute - mum had one and I said how cute it was, so I got one for Christmas :laugh: Day 25 - Not much from me, while I was out exercising at our usual spot, I came across these Unfortunately I only had my iPhone with me, so this pic is heavily cropped and pretty noisy, but still cute!

Yep, that's the same here! When i'm out, Lot has free access to the yard, as well as the garage (and i'm pretty sure she spends 90% of the time sleeping in there!).

Gorgeous pics again today :D Day 24 - the apple slinky machine - you can see the handle at the back, you turn that, and it moves the rod (that's been peirced into the apple) up through a circular blade, and then the blade at the side peels it, it's very cute, hehe!!