A few from around the feeding station at a local nature reserve in December. K-3, DA*300, some with 1.4 rear converter as well, some not. I'll post them in two batches as there are quite a few. All comments appreciated.
Blackbird



Blue tit 1



Blue tit 2



Bullfinch 1



Bullfinch 2



Coal tit 1



Coal tit 2



Coal tit 3



Coal tit 4



Great tit 1



Great tit 2



Great tit 3



Robin 1



Robin 2

Posted a few well-received images of this area in November sunshine, so went back to the same spot in the short-lived December snow. Hope some of these convey the feel of the place in winter. All comments welcome.

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It certainly looks a very attractive area, Nigel. From this very nice set, I particularly like the first one - the sun on the cliff face has a lovely warming effect. The same applies to no. 4, but I find the grassy cliff top in the foreground and left too intrusive - it dominates the picture for me.

Your images always have your own very individual interpretation, Carl, which i think is probably what everyone would wish for. This set is no exception - every one really striking and eye-catching in its own way. Glad you decided to join in!
Best wishes

Thanks for the positive comments, all. The process of choosing twelve was a great incentive to clear out a load of rubbish too!

This topic was a great idea - provokes all kind of reflections, not just about photography either! Anyway, here are mine, please feel free to comment.
January
Near Langsett reservoir - an obliging kestrel showing its fantastic plumage!



February
Would you guess this is Co. Sligo in February? Streedagh Back Strand, to be precise.



March
Looking across Ullswater, late afternoon



April
A visit to Stratford-upon-Avon. I love irises!



May
In Beaumont Park, Huddersfield



July 1
Away for a lot of June without a Pentax, so two from July. This one with thanks to Alan Wennington for his tips about good birding spots in the north-east.



July 2
Same trip, evening light near Seahouses, Northumberland



August
First attempt at cycling (photography, that is) at the Tickhill Grand Prix. A great day out thanks to David Storm.



September
A week in Riva del Garda to celebrate my wife's retirement. A lovely spot.



October
Back up in Northumberland, walking this time. This is in lovely Warkworth



November
A visit to friends "down south". Hadn't been to London for years. Picked this shot because it seems to illustrate how the old traditional buildings are being totally dwarfed by new developments



December
Back to a favourite local spot. I love how a bit of snow brings out all kinds of detail in the landscape that might otherwise be unnoticed. Will post a few more of these separately.



Hope you find something you like!

PM sent re Flash

Thanks for the comments. The crop was indeed a bit tight as I wanted to cut out some straggling overhanging branches that looked more like a mistake than deliberate.

Thought I would share a few taken early yesterday on one of my regular local walks. Nice morning light, shadows and a bit of snow make the place look quite good! Hope you like them; please feel free to comment. Mostly K-3 with Sigma 10-20mm on a tripod.

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Thanks, Stuey.

Nigel,
I selected the sky and made a new layer via copy of the selection, so as to adjust the brightness on the right hand side where the sun was. I think the horizon problem arose because the selection wasn't precise enough and also wasn't feathered, so the cut-off was both too sharp and somewhat inaccurate. The problem wasn't there in the raw file, so I started again and with a bit more care it has come out OK.
Thanks for your interest.