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Yep, I have a D700 and a D300s (but I don't think they exist anymore).

I had a problem with my D80 - moisture had gotten into the camera (in the store - not by me! it was their display model). Full refund, no problems :D

Is two a pack? :laugh: I am in awe of people who can get more than one dog in one shot :laugh: I barely have any of my two together.

I love the couple and the dog too :D Twenty Three 'I heard a whisper in my ear It said come with me away from here...' - The Getaway Plan

You'll be using CF cards, Snook - that's the only thing the D700 takes. My D300s takes CF and SD. Honestly, the D700 is a lot of camera. And the D800 is even more (stupidly massive file sizes). I think Gapvic has the D7000, so she might pop her head in. I have heard good things about that camera.

I was going to do that, but didn't want to lose anymore from the bottom or top (I have a thing about keeping normal ratios).

Thank you Raineth! That was lovely to hear :D A friend messaged me lastnight to say that she felt like the mother was sort of showing the baby the big bad world (as she is facing a window). Here is another (with a head!): It was super dark. Still chuffed with how the D700 performs in low light.

Ha, I guess it is when I've chopped her head off :laugh: This is more a bump study. I do like how the light was falling.

I don't usually shoot maternity, I'm not that into light and bright, I like darker and moodier. But I think there is a very fine line between maternity and trashy maternity boudoir (vom), so I've steered clear of it. Until I was asked (well, begged) to do this one. Still not sure if I like it. It was a good day for dark and moody - nearly dark when we shot this at 4.30pm

I know absolutely nothing about landscape photography, but the first two are beautiful. Gorgeous light! Not sure about the last one. I think the big blob of light in the middle is distracting.

Oui. No, not really :laugh: I have French grandparents though and I'm sure they'd be thrilled if I learned the language.

The both look fine on my monitor. The first one is a bit awkward, so I would probably turf that one. I actually really like the dog in the background of the second - has that one been cropped? I would probably give it a go in b&w and try to bring out the dog in the background a bit more.

Strange. I don't find it heavy at all. But, I do know that the earlier models had an overheating problem (therefore slowing down shooting), but it has been corrected in the SB910. I think I've said before that I had the 600 for around two years without a drama, it wasn't until I starting shooting more weddings that I needed something more powerful.

Seems ok. You can get the 700 for $448 http://camerapro.net.au/nikon-sb700-speedlight-australian-stock-p-3061.html And the spanky new 910 (which I have) for $635 http://camerapro.net.au/nikon-sb910-speedlight-australian-stock-stock-p-4846.html

Gap - I meant to say that you have found lovely light in your last two images. Well done :)

Me again Twenty Two 'Have you ever felt Ever felt like this? It feels almost like holding a wolf by its ears It's not finding the door, it's finding a resolution..' - The Getaway Plan

Thanks again. Still on a high :D I had my very excited mother call me this morning. I never knew it was such a big deal to my parents, but it made me teary that they are so proud of me. For those that are keen to know, here is a quick explanation of the scores: 95-100 GOLD WITH DISTINCTION Exceptional Execution Distinctive visual communication with exceptional levels of creativity, interpretation or emotion. 90-94 GOLD Excellence In Execution Superb visual communication, interpretation or emotion. 85-89 SILVER WITH DISTINCTION Superior Execution Very high standard of Professional Practice with superior visual communication, interpretation or emotion. 80-84 SILVER AIPP Award Level Exceeds standard of Professional Practice with high levels of imagination, craft or skill. 78-79 Professional Practice – Approaching Award Level. 70-77 Professional Practice – Below Award Level Expected standard of a professional, showing proficiency in execution and technique, but does not meet AIPP Award criteria. 68-69 Approaching Professional Practice. 60-67 May exhibit proficiency in some areas, but does not reach Professional Practice (as defined above). 50-59 Below Professional Practice Does not exhibit the standards required of professional photography.

My first image bombed, but the second and third scored awards :)

Thanks ladies :D Still smiling.

Twenty One 'And it's hard to dance with a devil on your back So shake him off...' - Florence and The Machine

Phew, now I can calm down and have a coffee.

I saw - squueeeeeeeeeee! Two silvers out of three prints. I am happy :D

Print Score Summary: http://www.wa.aippblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/APPAEntrantScoringRangeGuide-2010.pdf

Alicia is judging in room 3 :)

Nope. I have seen him judge before though.