First one is lovely.

I have produced many images myself that lack a focal point. An image that contains texture or colour or patterns (or a combination) can be very effective even if there is no identifiable subject. Like you I would consider those more "arty".

I just don't see anything like that in these. John is well aware how I highly regard his work. But just not these ones.

Love the first one and also 4. Really puts the lovely little creatures in their element.

For pilots who are for the most part expecting to see their altimeters read a positive number above sea level, it must be quite novel to see it read at -10 feet when they are on the ground at Schipol.

The lighting was awfully challenging. Deep shade and full on sun next to each other. Luckily I have been doing a few online tutorials in recent months and HDR merging was one of them. After merging three raw files I then open the merge in Adobe Camera Raw. That has seen a major upgrade in recent weeks and the brush tool is amazing. Almost blown highlights....no problem..... just paint in some exposure correction to the affected areas.

The first and third shot in this post would not have made it if I had relied on a single exposure.

This is the first of the 3 raw captures processed with default silkypix adjustments. Just look at the blown highlights !

Nice shots but no. 3 is outstanding.

I have often thought about getting one of the compact Ricoh's to carry around. I think I will do so.

I am going to be honest here John, neither work for me I am afraid. They lack a focal point in my eyes....sorry

Delightful set, wonderful colours and crisp images. We keep meaning to do a trip up to Harlow Carr sometime. We are lucky that we live just a few miles from Wisley and are regular visitors there.

I discovered it was built in 1880 as both a school and a church. It ceased being a school in the 1930's and the last service was held in 1959. It is such an incongruous setting, being in the middle of a wood. I cant wait to get back there in misty and wintry conditions.

You can see all the church pictures in my Flickr album https://flic.kr/s/aHsmNTvU7W

I like it.