Great set!

# 4 had it on first glance, but does have the halo. Sort that out and it's a corker. Love the skies on the first two. I can also see why David's fingered the last one.

Lots to enjoy here.

Can't help but agree with David's post. Texan wisdom from Aggiedad

Liking this very much - lots to explore in the frame

You had to really work for images then!

Saw and enjoyed these on Flickr Alan . I hadn't appreciated how distinct the markings on the chicks were - amazing.

Congrats on the win . Hardly shocking considering the very, very high standards you routinely chuck out... but a really great achievement

Really hope your pressures ease a little!

At the moment, the DA* 50-135... I acquired this about two months ago, and it's been a complete revelation for telephoto landscapes. Completely changed my photographic focus

But that might be a fling. Deep, deep down I know I'm married to the 40 Ltd...such a pocket of joy. No matter how long I neglect it, whenever I come back I'm amazed at how such a wee lens can produce such great results. It's a key reason I got going with Pentax, and probably the last lens I'd sell.

Good on Catherine for acting! Just shows

Very best wishes Andy for your recovery Andy.

Just dipped in to these again. Such a pleasure to see your work like this Bill!

[and Stosser01 has a point about #9 ]

Really interesting project and set of images Bill.

For me 5 and 7 are the very clear standouts. They are special. The portrait format and crop really elevates them, you get a much better impression of powerful flow down through the frame. They're almost Turner-esque.

4,6,8 and 9 are not quite on a par, but have a great abstract feel and I like them very much. The others are (for me) less special by your standards (... which are of course pretty darned high).

I know the Strid well...and interesting that the two of your images that most represent the place for me are almost all water... rather than wider landscape shots.

PS. Just looked again. 7 is just stunning.

The gods of delayed gratification are obviously favouring you . It'll be worth the wait!

Hope the leg clears up for you quickly Dave