Thanks all for the comments. There are a number of mono versions on my flickr if anyone is interested, although I am still working to on extent on my mono conversion skills...

Paul I absolutely agree with you about the 'third element' in pictures. A quick look on flickr reveals that there is very little under the sun which has has not been photographed already, normally millions of times, so I agree that the secret is to find a new way of showing the subject or finding some unique aspect to it. I shall keep looking

BTW if anyone is interested the first shot was taken with a DA* 16-50 at 16mm, the other two with the siggie 10-20 at 10mm.

Thanks again all

There have been some nice blue skies in my neck of the woods this week, so I thought it would be a shame not to take a few pics:

London Plane Trees (these are in St James's Park)



More London Wedge



and finally, Tower Bridge



I hope you like these. Any C&C welcomed as ever.

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These are great. I like the contrasty look you have achieved. The first is a peach, but I rather like the 'alleyway' pic too. Have been shootign a bit of film myself recently on a bit of a whim but nothing like these - so these are inspirational to me

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Not much to add other than to second (third... fourth... fifth... whatever) the comments above. My favourite I think is number 6. Great set

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I was struck by this image, and I rather like it. Instantaneously it made me think of the American flag (red/white stripes and blue section) and then, like Pentaxophile, I thought of a pagoda - especially with the strong vertical trunk of the tree. It's slightly deceptive too because on first viewing I thought it was in 'portrait' format but actually it is cropped square (?). An intriguing image. It's good to see your pics back on the forum.

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Yes that is a rather splendid pic of some rather wonderful blossom. Well executed!

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That is a cracker! I like the framing/cropping of the shot too and the use of DOF. From all I see the 55-300 looks like an impressive package for a (relatively) low cost/compact size lens. You're certainly getting ace results with it.

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Great shots and a wonderful looking bird - i like the first two shots especially - well taken

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I'm drawn by Two Steps - I like the mirrored poses, and handlebars looks like a great character. I rather like Pentaxophile's crop as well - makes for a very striking image. I do admire your ability to get these candids in any event, they are a great slice of life.

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very cool! made me smile too...

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