Glad you have been able to get the camera gear out again! A very attractive spot and you've made the most of the weather. I mostly like the first and last where the wider aspect ratio of your crop favours the elements in the shots. The placement of the fence dividing road and river works very well. I like the layout in the first also, nicely balanced.

Not very keen on the sheep one ... I think it might have worked better if shot as a long telephoto, zooming in on a smaller section and with the sheep larger and more prominent.

As is well documented on here, I favour skies where the contrast has been pulled in a bit and cloud shadows raised, and its the same here, I do find the deep near black greys disconcerting, but its clearly a very personal choice. Thanks for getting back out and showing us these lovely images!

The look in her eye there makes it clear she was only there for all those fast cars Simon Very interesting to be transported back to those days ... The 80's and film! It has a spontaneity to it, you've just caught that moment beautifully.

A great start to your Five Simon! Bold and effective, it's an eye catching shot with good colour and space to explore.

An excellent final shot Phil, I particularly like how the wing underside is well lit and balanced with the rest of the aircraft body. Well done, I've enjoyed your Five in a row very much.

Don't all sheep shearers armpits smell of fresh orchids? That must be the linking factor in this set!

Exactly, and that would no longer be SR, but rather SC, Shake Creation

Could the aperture used, f20, have taken this into diffraction territory? Could that explain the softness David referred to? I have never shot an aps-c digital image at a smaller aperture than f16, and even that has been only for a 150mm focal length. For wide angle shots with very close foreground I hadn't ventured below f13. Does this sound reasonable?

Phil, I really like the strong contrast between the deep rain filled sky and brightly lit yellows on the ground.

Looks great Carl.

I find it has good depth also, a very striking image, great clarity and the wispy snow drifts on the to give motion and drama. Great 2nd shot!

You're right about the editing John, with single camera shooting it can end up being very dull. My home movies took a step up when I started shooting the same action from different angles, even just the group walking along ... A few L cut edits where you flick back and forward between the viewpoints can make a big difference.

I do think a DSLR and hotshoe MIC is a worth while, and quite big jump to in quality over a compact, If there's room to use it. And with that microphone on top you might even get people thinking you're the pro!