... and viruses, spyware, malware and the like were just science fiction...

Agreed, there are some stunning images on there. Thanks for posting. :)

Ah, the good old days! I remember being the most popular boy in my class at school (for couple a weeks anyway, lol) 'cos I was the first one to get 'Elite' when it was released on the ZX Spectrum. Although we had beeb micro's at school I was allowed to take in my Spectrum for 'computer studies' lessons. I think I still have it kicking around in the loft somewhere along with an Atari ST and a couple of old PC's.

A wonderful gallery with some fantastic images. Congratulations!

So here's a kettle to get things started...

1st - 23
2nd - 40
3rd - 28

I don't actually have this (yet!) but it's a system that is always seems to come highly recommended.

www.visibledust.com

I would say I use a tripod about 75% of the time. If I'm out and about I'll shoot handheld, if the light is good enough, until I find the view I want then I pop it on the tripod to make sure I get the absolute best shot I can. My tripod has a quick release plate which lives permanantly on the camera so it only takes a couple of seconds to attach. If I'm just going for a walk around the fields around my home then I leave the camera on the tripod and carry the whole lot, it's just as easy. :)

The other thing that goes hand in hand with the tripod is another little gadget I recently purchased - a hotshoe spirit-level. Perfect for getting those horizons level first time. Essential when you live in an area of the country that's as flat as mine, lol.

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Now this is one cool looking bike...

Hmmm... show me something prickly please. :)

Everything initially gets uploaded to my 'Work in progress' folder then after any postwork the image gets saved in a seperate folder (leaving the original in place) when that folder has reached the equivalent size of a  what will fit on a CD I start a new one. I also keyword my images with the location and a short description, no more than two or three words. I use 'Picasa' to keep track of folders and also have albums for landscapes, flowers, nature etc. Once a month I backup to CD and harddrive.

It may seem a bit long-winded but it works for me. :)