You're both bang-on gents - I do agree with you, Pete, however, on your statement about striving for the best every time. That kind of committment shows in the work.

I can't recall how many shots I've taken and dismissed for any number of reasons - in the end, I simply think they aren't "the best" I could have done.

Border Collie, eh James - that's energy-on-demand right there! Any chance for some frisbee-in-the-air shots? Or is he/she not that sort of BC?

I'm actually getting antsy now as I really want to just rush out and buy my new camera gear, but I'm determined to wait until after Christmas...then I go home and see my dogs and...well, you know...LOL