Well not changed but added too.

Ricoh have already changed Pentax's name. As from 1st Oct.

Pentax Ricoh Imaging Compny, LTD.

Personally I don't think it should change either.

With the recent announcement from Ricoh regarding the rebranding of Pentax under the umbrella of Ricoh. Although they have changed the name the Pentax brand will live on, but will this forums name change to reflect the inclusion of Ricoh products and cameras.

If it does change, what to................? Suggestions anyone.

An interesting question ??? I may start another thread on this.

I took this with the primary reason of using it for the local TV's weather forecast. As most TV's are now 16:9 ratio I didn't crop the shot.
Artistically speaking the space on the left hand side is of no use and cropping would move the main focal point of centre, so it would look better. I agree portrait mode would suit it better.

Regarding the Ricoh/Pentax issue, Pentax no longer exists as a separate company now and Ricoh announce a renaming of the company in early October I believe, aren't we now called Pentax/Ricoh Imaging Co.

We are glad you are here, welcome to the forums.

Don't use filters rely on photoshop.

Very nice, I agree with the cropping suggestions. Depth of field is just right for this, taking the shot from above is not usually recommended in portraiture, works OK here though, I would maybe burn the light part on the right hand side of the shot.

Welcome Brian, a stunning part of the world you live in.