Well just picked this thread up!
I do like the image very much, terrific design (photographically!) I do agree the black borders do not enhance your images, but detract.
I think it is a little bottom heavy, I'd be tempted to crop the bottom off a bit an make square format, IMHO, but it is personal taste at the end of the day.

The discussion about depressive images is interesting, it is usually these type of images that arouse the most discussion and that is good, we all learn from healthy debates.

I personally find controversial images far more interesting than pretty ones, they make one question and have an opinion. The world is not a pretty place a lot of the time and a healthy balance is needed, you only have to look at Magnum's site to view a lot of depressing images, but we do need them and there are not so many photographers out there taking these much needed images, well, we don't get to see a lot of them on this forum anyway!

I must admit I do tend to censor my images I post up, perhaps I shouldn't in future

I can live the odd ' 'ere n there, certainly ain't as bad as some we have had in the past (remember PC Pete?)

Lilly

Weeth Farm earth

[IMG]http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u193/lillymermaid/IMGP5351_0028a.jpg[/IMG]

Camera Make: PENTAX
Camera Model: PENTAX K20D
Image Date: 2009:08:24 16:59:51
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 30.0mm (35mm equivalent: 45mm)
Exposure Time: 0.050 s (1/20)
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO equiv: 200
Exposure Bias: 0.70
White Balance: Manual
Metering Mode: Center Weight
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
Exposure Mode: Manual

I tend to use my Benbo Trekker: indoors, low light and when my man is with me! Seriously tho', when I have a specific project in mind that does not fall into the documentary category I always try to lump it around with me, it always pays off.
Lilly

They are such a support and such a great miss when they go, my dear ol 18 year puss is slowing down a lot now and I'm dreading it. Eventually you both will look back and feel lucky you had him so long.
Lilly

ps- when my last puss went (16) I did a lovely collage of pics I took of her through her life - it helped a bit

Thanks guys TBH I didnt realise how the old ist's etc kept such good prices, which is good but, more than I want to spend at the mo, so will have to think of another plan meantime.

Thank u anyway
Lilly

I am looking for a secondhand ist istd or ist ds (not really familiar with them) but only need a cheapo to get my other half practising with a kit lens plonked on it. Does not see to be anything available on EBAY any suggestions please?

cheers
Lilly

Mmmm they look very classy...shame about the prices seems one has to pay the price for anything bigger than A3

I always use ProAm Imaging and very happy with the quality and price, but, I need to get a couple of prints larger than their limit of 18"x12", does anyone have any recommendations they can pass on please? I have found a couplee of places but VERY much more expensive.
It will be for mono and sepia work.

cheers
Lilly

Will do Hefty, what colour is yours? We have had 3 Saabs (900 turbos) present one is a RUBY, looking good now after her facelift!

I like it and think it is brilliant, needs colour to bring out the age in the badges alone, cool shot, nice DOF too.