There is a built in graduated filter in RT and it does a good job as you can turn it in any direction and increase or decrease its intensity.
Very handy with subjects that are uneven with the horizon as you can angle the GF so not
to cast a shadow on them , this happened to you on the lighthouse to the right in the first photo.
I find RT fantastic now I have gotten more used to it.
Tone mapping is great to just switch it on and the levels are already preset
It can make a dramatic change straight away but you’ll have to watch your exposure.
The second photo is better because the horizon is fairly level, but still to deep the graduation in photo number 3
Hope this helps

Agree with everyone,great photography Gareth
Number 8 if had to choose
It’s a great composition and superbly executed

Layers must remember
Time for me to catch up
👍 Gareth

Well spotted .The postbox has a smirk as well

Nice study, David and the last photo reveals the beauty of nature
A titanic struggle for the ladybird but nothing compared to your neck pain holding on to the beast, the K1😀😀

Yes , great clarity and depth
One could view for a considerable time

Great info Gareth,
I only have rawtherappe as editing software
There might be something similar in rawtherappe , not sure
Thanks for sharing your learning of editing techniques
Wish you the best on your photography adventures
I hope but also I’m certain you will make it professionally

That dog saw you
Now all the dogs in the streets know you.😀😀
Looks like a good lens
Happy shooting

Looks like a nice setup
You won’t be hiking to far but for short trips out of the car ,perfect
Slightly jealous 😟

If I start saving as of now , I expect by the time of the actual release I might have enough money for two new HD 16-50’s😜