Seeking a match
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Stepping out
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Matching accessories
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I'm just back in Durham after a few days in Bath (trespassing on Andrew's territory here). I took time out from business at the Royal Photographic Society to do some street photography.
I also visited Wells Cathedral, but that's for another thread.

I would be disappointed if I didn't believe I had improved in the past 12 months. Being a member of PU and a couple of other photo forums I have learned much from the feedback of other photographers. Photoshop skills have not been my strong point but my post processing has improved in the past year.
David

Thats a great set of pictures Alan. I'm not a bird expert but I can appreciate these as both artistic and action shots. What focal length were you using?
David

The plant growing out of his hat Tim was a spring of oak leaves to celebrate Royal Oak Day, last Sunday.
David

Your kidding us Ken. That hole in the fence wasn't there till you felled the tree.
David

Beamish Museum in Co Durham has some great photo opportunities. Here's a few of mine from two recent visits.

The conductor
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Euphonium player
[IMG]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/Davidtrout2/Beamish%20Museum/Beamish2euphoniumplayer.jpg[/IMG]

Edwardian working man
[IMG]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/Davidtrout2/Beamish%20Museum/Beamish3Edwardianworkingman.jpg[/IMG]

Steam engine driver c 1820
[IMG]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/Davidtrout2/Beamish%20Museum/Beamish4Enginedriverc1815.jpg[/IMG]

Up the hill
[IMG]http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy273/Davidtrout2/Beamish%20Museum/Beamish5Upthehill.jpg[/IMG]

Great stuff Tim. Just the way I like 'em. Lifestyle differences is a very telling juxtaposition.
David

I really enjoyed looking at these pIctures. What amazing scenery and the dolphin shot is superb.
David

Jeez Smeggs, that a wonderful set of pictures. So is the full volume on the link you gave.
David

I agree with the rule being strictly adhered to. Look at it from the point of view of the judge who usually starts preparing comments as soon as the entries begin coming in. In this way by the end of the week or fortnight all he or she has to do is make a final decision on the placings and then submit the prepared comments. If competitors chop and change along the way the poor judge will have a nightmare job on the deadline. It would seriously delay publishing the results and comments, especially in the weekly competitons when there are often big entries.
David