Yes Martin I really like this camera althought not having the shake reduction switch has made me consider my shots more. I wonder if sometimes all these extras are assisting or hindering the creative process.

C N C please, these shots were taken on a late evening stroll around Warkworth castle Northumberland.

Yes I probably will, It took me a long time to save up for the camera and will be a long time before I can afford a K7 or whatever follows it. Thanks Martin

Second & Third one for me. I really like the distorted image against the blue sky especially in black and white. For me, the crop it too harsh on the fist image.

Just for future reference the shake button repair cost is £40 for a K10D

Your imaged for me have a unique style about them and so far including the dead mouse, I have not seen one I dislike. I agree with Martin on this one, the strong black edges are too strong for me. Although I do like the varying surface textures. All said it is still better than anything I have taken.

For myself, one of the biggest crimes of the sixties was brutalism. I have grown up around functional prefabricated architecture that jars against it's surrounding. Having said that it does make a great B n W study, picking out those sharp lines, shadows and crumbling bits of concrete.

Newcastle upon Tyne sounds really good to me

Thanks for all the great comments they are all very constructive and helpful. By the look of your comments the boot will have to be revisited I may even risk a black and white shot, taken from above and de cluttered assuming the current high tides have not taken it away.

As for the Lobster Pot I concentrated too much on the foreground and neglected the background and need to change the angles. I especial liked the idea of contre-jour that would never have crossed my mind.

Thanks again for all the comments

Thanks for the comments they are greatly appreciated, regarding the “lobster pot” I was so engrossed in the foreground I neglected the background see versions 2 below. I think the old boot will have to be revisited later.

Just some images of items left by the tide. This was a very conscious effort to improve my photography and my eye, so comments greatly appreciated.