I suspect it was a reference to the rare albino Consett Coal Mine Zebra!

On my wish list now too, Charlotte.

Thanks for the clarification on TC vs tubes. Of course, you need both. Will start with the tubes as they are cheap!

Teleconverter is better for macro than tubes or not? Or would you say the teleconverter is more versatile, being able to use it for other stuff?

Some good pubs in Dudley!

Well done, Chris. A good subject which solicited some very good entries.

Well done Barrie and the others for great shots. Like Alan, I didn't set out to take a shot of 2 damselflies copulating for the comp, it just happened! The light was a little too harsh for a really good shot, but I thought I'd enter it anyway.

It Takes Two To Tango




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Ex bias +0.3EV
ISO 400

I like the theme, although it may stop some people entering.

There are some subjects which have not been suitable for me in the past but it was a competition or two.

It may encourage people to search out some of these older lenses, as has Dr O's Holy Moly thread. My newly acquired Takumar 55 is here awaiting the M42 apaptor which should arrive tomorrow!

I've not altered anything but the site's ok now!

Yep, same problem.

Thanks for those that entered. I had hoped for more entries but then it left me a rather simple and short job of judging.

sandinista – Chester Cathedral

A very interesting perspective of the cathedral, taken from just outside the fence. What makes this unusual is that there is a tree on the right obscuring/framing some of the cathedral, and similarly another construction on the left doing the same thing.

I can see that it was a very bright day with shadows, so a conversion to b&w works well.

johnriley – Whitby

Another bright day with shadows to play with. In this case I think the shadows work to give depth to the photo. I find it difficult to take photos of many buildings as I can’t make a point of focus, and I think that’s what I’m finding with this one. It’s a fascinating view of the myriad different types of design in such a small area, but I find myself wandering with nowhere to land. But having said that, I could easily look again and again at this shot and find something new every time.

dannyh – Reflection (I hope you don’t mind me giving it that shorter title!)

Of course this shot is ok for the comp. I didn’t specify any sort of interpretation, and this was a nice take on the theme. It’s a clever shot, taking in aspects of the street like the blocked drain and the cracks in the pavement. Very clever.

JAK – St Mary’s Church in Scarborough

This is good use of HDR, obviously on a day with bright light and shadows. It has also brought out the dramatic sky well. I’m neither for nor against the flare, I’m not sure it adds anything, but I don’t think it detracts either. There’s plenty to like in the foreground as well as the background. I do think the photo could just do with straightening slightly, as I detect a swing to the left!

Frogherder – St Paul’s Church Tower

Nice clear shot with a lovely blue sky behind. I have to admit that I’m not a great fan of shots of buildings that are just off head on. I prefer perfectly square or at an angle near to 45 degrees. I suspect you couldn’t do that because of the tree on the left.

So, here's the result:

3rd dannyh - Reflection

2nd sandinista - Chester Cathedral

1st JAK - St Mary's Church

Over to you John!