That's a shot full of joy Carl. You've caught the little girl at just the right moment - and her reflection in the wet sand is perfect.

David

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I was aghast when I first opened it, thought I had gone onto the wrong forum. Now its growing on me very quickly. The quality of pictures, especially when viewed large, is far better than previously. Black type on a white background is by far the best way of reading text. Possibly it might be even better if the type was bold.
David

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The street architecture shot is very good indeed Carl. I love the colour and the compression of the long lens which highlights the detail. (What do you mean about it being grim up North Andrew?)
The seascape is lovely, with the colour in the sky and sea making it for me. There is a soft focus feel which for me adds to quality of the shot.
David

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Impressive start to your week in 'The Dock' Carl. The mist magic and give the image an almost abstract feel. I just couldn't imagine this working so well in colour.
David

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I spent Saturday morning Goth hunting at Whitby, much of the time with Carl (Fritz the dog).
All were taken on the K3 with DA*50-135 or K5 with DA*16-50 lenses.























In the afternoon I wandered off to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. But there was no escaping the Goths, here's the Goth Express powering up the incline at Grosmont with Class 5 'Eric Tracy' providing the power.



David


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Closing Date: 30/11/2014
Judge: davidtrout

Instead of setting a specific subject for November's completion I've decided to let you select some thing from your own favourite photo location. If you do landscapes it could be the area which inspires you most. If its sport then it might be a stadium, race track or arena. Street photographers will know where they get their best shots and bird and natural history snappers will each have their own most used locations. So it could be anywhere from your own back garden to the wilds of the Scottish Highlands or the Rocky Mountains, and architectural masterpiece such as a great cathedral, or from the studio where your best portraits are produced.
The rules are simple (although some contributors occasionally have difficulty with even the simplest rules).

Your picture MUST be produced on a Pentax, Ricoh or closely related clone.

The image MUST be taken during the month of November 2014.


The winner MUST select and judge the following month's competition and give honest and helpful comments on each entry. So its dead simple isn't it?
David

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Best wishes Eddie, don't give up. I have a friend, not a photographer, who had a stroke some time ago but his recovery has been positive, if a little slow. He still gets to the pub and has now been cleared to drive again.
David

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I've always thought white Pentaxes would be ideal for wedding photographers.
David

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I imagine the landscapes in Southern Spain can sometimes be quite arid - never been so I might be totally incorrect - but this image has captured lovely colour. The clump of grasses makes an extremely attractive focal point in the foreground. I'm sure this sums up the region beautifully,
Going back to #4 I would leave the crop as you originally presented it. I like the base line of larger pebbles and the swimmer added a hint of abstract interest.
This concludes a thoroughly enjoyable series from you Andrew.
David

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Very entertaining, and spectacular set of images Simon. I just love the car going the wrong way and the wheel flying off at an angle to the car.
The red kite was a nice bonus, as was the story about the concerned policewoman.
David

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