Well Thats It For Me !

[hw97k 36]

well its time to sadly say goodbye to all of you.my airgun days are over,the arthritis in my arms and hands as got so painfull its very hard for me to shoot accuratley and cocking the hws well enough said.tried a pcp but the pains just the same in my elbows.so it saddens me deeply and i feel totally lost now my guns have been sold with all the gear,but a new cameras hopefully the answer for some serious wildlife photography,ill still be shooting but this time theyll be seeing another day.thanks to all of you for your informative and camardary posts and of the banter that ill sorely miss.thanks to zini,pianoman and all the others whos knowledge is priceless ,so stay safe and shoot straight.all the best to you all carl.

[Phantom 631]

I feel for you Sir

 

I could not compete in the last meet comp due to pain in my elbow

 

If you are taking up wild life photography, PLEASE.... Don't be a stranger!

We may be airgun shooters but we (most of us) love our wildlife and pix are always welcome

Shot to death or shot for posterity!

I love pix of wildlife as do most of the regs

 

Tony

[ftm 3,357]

as above mate atb -billy

[hunter100t 56]

As above, Dont forget the calander for 2013, it needs good photographs of good wildlife going on !

 

atb phil

[paulk73 151]

Hi Carl. you can still come on the forum, and give the benefits of your experience, and opinion.

[the_stig 6,614]

Hi Carl. you can still come on the forum, and give the benefits of your experience, and opinion.

yep you dont have to leave ....

[bigmac 97kt 13,785]

All the best to you bud and don't be a stranger get your photos up on here atvbmac

[hw97k 36]

thanks for the replies lads of course ill still pop in now and again ,but it also reminds me of what i cant have.i had a walk this morning and felt a bit lost at first but just being out seeing and spotting wildlife is a gift in its self.this photographing lark is mind bogging with all the techno stuff involved,a bit off subject but ended up getting a panasonic tz20 for everyday stuff and a panasonic fz150 bridge camera for the serious stuff,then hopefully move on to the slrs.anyway cheers again lads speak to you soon.

[paulus 26]

thanks for the replies lads of course ill still pop in now and again ,but it also reminds me of what i cant have.i had a walk this morning and felt a bit lost at first but just being out seeing and spotting wildlife is a gift in its self.this photographing lark is mind bogging with all the techno stuff involved,a bit off subject but ended up getting a panasonic tz20 for everyday stuff and a panasonic fz150 bridge camera for the serious stuff,then hopefully move on to the slrs.anyway cheers again lads speak to you soon.

The photography game is just as addictive as shooting mate, I get great enjoyment out of it although IM never going to be a good photographer

[J-D 7]

thanks for the replies lads of course ill still pop in now and again ,but it also reminds me of what i cant have.i had a walk this morning and felt a bit lost at first but just being out seeing and spotting wildlife is a gift in its self.this photographing lark is mind bogging with all the techno stuff involved,a bit off subject but ended up getting a panasonic tz20 for everyday stuff and a panasonic fz150 bridge camera for the serious stuff,then hopefully move on to the slrs.anyway cheers again lads speak to you soon.

You will be more than happy with the FZ150, I have been using one for wildlife photography for a couple of years, and it still surprises me how good the results are. SLRs are far too cumbersome to carry. PM me if you have problems with it.

John

[stealthy1 3,964]

Good luck with your new hobby

[porkycrook 466]

I am so sorry for you although we never met, yet. Although you can't shoot guns anymore you still have experiences to give up to us, you can still visit this site along with others and have an input. So keep looking in and stay in touch.

[Astral 253]

No doggie to be your hands/gun for you? Would that be an option?

 

I'm really saddened to hear your story, reminds me of my dad who can shoot, but can't get about much now, was a shooter and dogman for years. He seems so chuffed I'm moving into it now and constantly asks me if i've got off my arse and looked for permission yet! haha

 

The photos a great idea, need any help with the basic's of photoshop/Gimp drop me a PM would be happy to run through the basics of photo editing.

[the_stig 6,614]

thanks for the replies lads of course ill still pop in now and again ,but it also reminds me of what i cant have.i had a walk this morning and felt a bit lost at first but just being out seeing and spotting wildlife is a gift in its self.this photographing lark is mind bogging with all the techno stuff involved,a bit off subject but ended up getting a panasonic tz20 for everyday stuff and a panasonic fz150 bridge camera for the serious stuff,then hopefully move on to the slrs.anyway cheers again lads speak to you soon.

get some photos if nowt else be good for a laugh goin by paulus first efforts ..