If I have to step up the gas on the ISO I don't hesitate...better to have a 'noisy' picture than an unsharp one.
Higher ISOs on modern cameras shouldn't be much of a problem, within reason. I've shot at up to 12,000 ISO and got perfectly acceptable pictures with both my K30 and K5. As far as I can recollect I haven't taken the K3 that high yet.
David

Well done Alan on the quality of the images and also your success in The Times.
David

A very accomplished set with lovely use of light and colour.
David

Lovely light highlighting the foreground ridge and trees Pauly.
David

As I'm not at home I'm vIewing these on my laptop which is not as good as my PC but from what I see here No.1 is my choice. It has more 'bite' than the second, more intensley worked version.
But every picture is different and requires individual treatment so this doesn't support any sort of general RAW vs JPEG or straight from the camera vs manipulated argument.
As to which seems the more natural image I can't be decisive on this either as both look natural to me.
David

Lovely images, every one of them.
David

Wimp, a good soaking has never done me any harm.
This looks like a good night of photography Barrie, you have some superb images there.
David

Some of my photo friends at the camera club are into URBEX and have produced some sensational images. But in my opinion its a hazardous occupation which involves breaking into derelict buildings such as old schools, hospitals, asylums factories etc, many of which are in a dangerous condition and the risk of injury, or arrest for trespass, are considerable.
One of your favourite subjects is street photography and a branch of that discipline always fascinates me; the relationship of the human figure to modern architecture where there are endless possibilities for juxtaposition pictures showing the immense contrast between huge structures and tiny human figures.
David

Another great set from Pickering. I've only been once, a few years ago, and these make me wish I'd given this event more support. Next year perhaps.
David

Absolutely terrific set. And as a fan of street photography I find No.s 7+8 superb.
David