My understanding is from a K10 perspective - it only has one, universal adjustment for all lenses. I also understand that it affects only the autofocus, and in the K7, the individual lens adjustments only work if you shoot in jpg mode.

Thus, there are likely two allied solutions: first, shoot in RAW anyway, and second, focus manually!

Like most if not all images, these have a story to them.

This is the Innamincka Bush Nursing Hospital. It has a place in Australia's history, as one of a small series of such hospitals in the Outback - including another at Birdsville for eg. Innamincka is near the borders of South Australia and Northern Territory, BTW. These hospitals (or Inland Missions) were put in place by 'Flynn of the Outback', and were the forebears of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, which still serves remote stations and communities today. Once that got started, the hospitals drifted into decline, and were eventually closed.

The Innamincka Bush Nursing Hospital was eventually restored to its original state, with much assistance by the 'Australian Geographic' magazine and its then owner, entrepreneur Dick Smith. It is now an office for the local parks & wildlife service, as well as a popular tourist stop, on account of its history and static displays.

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Its Birdsville counterpart was not so lucky, serving out its days as a pub.

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C&C welcome, of course...

Welcome!

Don,

Hi - my comments are from one who has never used a ring flash...
The reflections of the flash in the cat's eyes are fascinating, but that may just be a novelty factor for me.

The white border is a little distracting due to its brightness, and it crops off the ends of the cat's whiskers. Is there scope to widen it, and decrease its brightness? There's something blue above the cat's head that you may be able to clone out.

It's an interesting approach all the same Don, with some potential. How do you think you might apply this idea next?

The sun in No 3 certainly adds a touch to it - a good alpine series IMO.

What a lovely shot - I can imagine it at full size!

Thanks all for the enlightenment - glad I asked!

All the best with it John! Welcome.

Lovely series Dom!

Should you ever get the urge to travel to Australia in our spring, you will find a very similar phenomenon in West Australia, esp. around the Stirling Ranges. It is just as picturesque, and unique given that many native plants here are not found elsewhere.

Thanks again everyone for the comments - I'm glad there were proponents of both posted versions (with helpful, constructive advice), as it gives me a better appreciation of the diverse perspectives here - all of which are valuable. These are all opportunities for improvement. Much appreciated!