Message for Snootchies:

It's a lovely image, but it's not in line with the entry guidelines of being taken 22/01/09 - 04/02/09.

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The weekly competition has no time restraints, but the fortnightly comp has to be taken within a timeframe.

I only noticed as I was sure I'd seen it before & must have happened accross it on flickr.

I'm sure no-one would object if you withdrew it & entered an image that does conform.

Thanks for the comments guys. Think the 12-24's gonna be fun !

Now to test my new Tamron 28-75mm f2.8

Some lovely tones in that set & the last 3 have wonderful lighting but their all just far too dark for me though. My eye is struggling to find the detail & it detracts from the calmness of the images.

It may be the format the software you are using to edit is saving as. Try re-opening the ones that aren't showing with a different program, then "save as" a new file name. Burn this onto CD & see if that works.

There's alot less scaffolding on the bridge now than when I visited last year. Don't they realise it's hard to clone out ??
Unless you're Cliff of course

Although the 12-24 was new, couldn't come away without trying the fisheye, here's an example with that (as you can see, I'm experimenting a little with the processing too)

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MarkD, don't be shy with the opinions. Seems like you have alot more experience than me. Regardless of that, composition is very subjective anyway.

Well I've blown a little bit of fluff off the sensor, but it would seem the main culprit was splashes on the front element of the 12-24. There where a fair few drips coming from the buildings. Will get a proper cleaning kit anyway & I need to get in the habit of cleaning my kit when I get home, rather than wrestling the SD card out and gawping at the PC for an hour or two.

Edit: - Actually I'm now processing an image I took with the 10-17 & that has spots too. Deffo time for a good clean.

Noticed a few spots today actually Gwyn, will check it out in the morning to see if I do have a dirty sensor, if so it's an excuse to go to the camera shop as I don't have any cleaning equipment !!

Popped out with my new Pentax 12-24 today to try my hand at composition with the wide angle. Shot exclusively at 12mm for today so I could get an idea of what works & what doesn't. Here are a couple of shots that I think work well composition wise, C&C welcome as always.

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Thanks, Bob

Nice one Kris.