Yes, the first shot is a combination of three different shots taken of running water at a local reservoir. I then assigned the 3 different shots a separate colour and merged them back together. I was trying to get the moving water to appear tri-colour. (next time I will use a tripod).

Shot 2 my daughter. I made the background b&w and re-touched the little pine needles above her head back to green.

Last one is a B&W conversion.

Sorry, one other thing to add, the gallery section is one of the most popular sections of the forum judging by the number of topics figures.
People obviously want to post their pictures for appraisal, so maybe you are right to propose an 'elite' area, but, who decides whether a shot is worthy of it?

Hi Darkmunk. I agree with what you are saying, but, couple of points...

1.Where is the photo critique area? I think it would be useful if people could post their work for critique knowing full well that they would get honest feedback / constructive criticism to help them learn and improve.
It is not an easy thing to be diplomatic whilst trying to be honest when faced with a poor shot.
I am new to this forum but I get the distinct impression that the people who contribute to it are friendly and helpful.

2. How would one know that one is good enough to post in the Gallery "keepers" section?

Shot 1 beautifully composed with the little lighthouse in the distance whilst retaining detail in the foreground.
Lovely warm sky - did you retouch it?
Overall this shot works for me.

Shot 2 similar attributes as above but the subject matter is nowhere near as dramatic and as such I don't think it's quite in the same league as shot 1.

Either way. both very professional looking shots!

Just had a look at the Katzeye again, they're not cheap are they?

I like the lady in the 3rd shot best.

Thanks Greytop, I have seen the Katzeye site and the installation guide. Was just hoping there might be a solution a bit nearer to home.

Because I shoot a lot with my old M SMC lenses, I have to focus manually.
I am therefore needing to get a split screen focus aid installed in my K100D.
Does anywhere offer this facility where you can take the camera in and they will supply and install or is it a case of getting one off the net and DIY.
Has anyone else done this, is it easy to do?
And which ones are best...Pentax original?

That said, I've just remembered I did use it to shoot Nick Cave with my ME Super but that must have been circa 1985

Ha Ha, I think I would struggle a bit trying to get my 80-200 zoom into a gig