Very nice pics of an almost deserted area. Luckily, the two figures in the last shot help give some scale to the architecture. I love the wooden sculpture, but I'm left wondering the significance of the flowers in shot two. I'm used to seeing roadside 'shrines' littering the highways, this looks similar, but the two plaques suggest there may be an explanation. I have yet to visit this city, but your lovely pics have given me an insight into what I can expect to see. They look like they are presented 'as taken', a refreshing change from the over-processed images I see often on this site.

Kind regards, Adrian.

A wonderful expression. Colour gets my vote too.

A very nice shot, and beautifully composed. As so often the case, I am at odds with other opinion re cropping. I think the movement of water and reflections each side of this picture add further interest, and help counteract the very dark areas. These serve as a natural frame to the main subject, and help the eye wander around the picture.

Kind regards, Adrian.

Thank you, Cliff, it's the first image I've posted on this site. I would have liked to add two or three more, but found it all too confusing, despite following the instructions at the beginning of this thread. Hey ho!

Friendly cygnet, Attenborough Nature Reserve.

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Wonderful images. Number three for me.

It looks so good in monochrome, what a great picture.

I hold my K200 the same way up as you do, it just feels more natural that way. I usually press the shutter release button with my thumb. Was hoping to go out on Bridlington's North Beach this afternoon, but it's s-o-o-o cold. An afternoon to huddle indoors by the fire instead. Bored? Tell me about it! Not only is it too cold to want to go out, my partner is watching footie on TV.... sigh! At least the Pentax Forum is always good for passing a pleasant hour or two.

At the risk of being unpopular, I feel the need to speak out against the general 'Jessops bashing' on this site.

There are two main camera shops here in Derby, located fairly close to each other. When I wanted to buy a Canon A650 in October, I first went to Jacobs, who don't stock it. I bought one from Jessops, having been given attentive and unhurried service.

At the same time, I expressed my desire to buy a DSLR later in the year, and mentioned the Pentax K200 and the Canon 450D. The manager who served me, told me the Pentax was in stock but kept under the counter. Consumer demand, he said, accounted for the display of Canon and Panasonic cameras, and yes - the largest cabinet was full of Sony equipment.

He said he would be happy for me to handle both the Canon and the Pentax, to help me make up my mind.

Since that time, I stumbled across this Pentax User Site, and decided to buy a K200 from SRS Microsystems, after reading favourable comments about them.

I have recently purchased binoculars at Jessops, at a very reasonable price, and last week bought a LowePro Fastpack 250 there for £48.73, which I thought was an excellent price.

I shall be sorry if Jessops fall by the wayside, they do serve a useful purpose for people like me, who need advice and reassurance. Their 30 day exchange policy is pretty good too, in my opinion.