I can see the advantage and I like your thought process, but for this to work the seat needs to be very solidly fixed to the tripod. The tripod would need to be balanced differently, and would inevetably end up being much heavier to both provide a secure seat and prevent wobble.

I think the weight would be the biggest problem, it would never get any use.

Now a better idea is a seat attachment for the monopod ! It would not need to be as sturdy as the tripod mounted design, as wobble would not be an issue. You would just have to remember to keep both in your tripod bag when you go out shooting

i too like the first photo...lovely strong colours and contrast.

The snake is terrific !

Like others have said the rest are looking soft/washed out unfortunately.

Otters are cute.

thanks for that mr.

John

Sorry, I should have been more specific in my original comment. I have no comment on the treatment, I have not experimented with HDR at all yet.

Composition and subject : I find the picture lacks a focal point of interest and although I am sure being there at the time, the view was wonderful, the picture itself does not transmit that to me. I have seen this many times in my own photos, a beautiful scene, and a wonderful place to be, but it cannot be captured in an image.

What was the weather like when you took the photo? If it was as poor as it was here, then maybe you have created a good image from a poor light situation, but I still find the image unapealing. Sorry John, as I am a great admirer of your many photos on here as well as the way you moderate this forum, but I would rather tell you how I feel about this photo than be dishonest.

Sorry John, but it does not do much for me.

Welcome.

hi and welcome

You are very naughty Ralf

Welcome John. Look forward to seeing your photos.