How did he react when the flash went off?
david

Surprisingly the first picture, taken at the shorter focal length, is less sharp than the second which was taken at 34mm. I would have expected the result to be the other way round. There's no doubt that the DA*16-50mm lens and the shake reduction system work very well but you've also got a steady hand to get the pictures this sharp. However for this type of photography you do need to use a tripod to get top quality results which is why I never attempt pictures like this.
david

No. 4 for me as well Andrew. I like the way the houses of the village are clinging to the rocks on the water's edge, it tells a story about a way of life. The detail is sharp throughout the picture. The ferris wheel picture is also eye catching and makes a good graphic image.
The quality of all the pictures is first class.
david.

I felt that with this subject you needed to get in soon or someone else would get there first with your ideas. Hefty nearly wiped everyone else out in one go.
My shot was snatched early in the day soon after the Metro Centre opened, before it got busy. I kept a keen ear open for approaching footsteps and grabbed a couple of pictures before dashing off. I didn't fancy trying to give a convincing explanation.
david

I agree with that but they can, as HG says, safely list their county or region.
david

I agree with HG. Its great we have such an international community and I'm always interested to know where people are from. Many of our UK contributors are the worst offenders in not telling us, I like to know whereabouts in the country they live - some of them might be neighbours.
david

Armitage Shanks - because you're worth it
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Date taken: February 5 2010
Location: Metro Centre, Gateshead.
Kit: K10d+16-50mm lens at 29mm.
Exposure: 1/80th at f4.5
ISO: 400

I'm warming to this idea. At least this time I won't require a tripod.
david

Well done all round, especially to Ralf for his expert judging and Hyram for his worthy winner. I particularly enjoyed Tim's entry and loved the idea behind Glyn's paperweight picture but they were all great photos. Sorry I didn't enter, I tried two different ideas and neither worked out. The quality of my results just wasn't up to the high standards of everyone else in this competition.
david

I agree with Tim because I think colour popping the sails would be a distraction from the main interest in the picture which is a fine image. I would agree with those who suggested tidying the branches round your wife's head. BTW love the hat.
david.