Notification, when a comment is left, is being turned off. Is this happening to anyone else.

Can't afford one and to be honest would it improve the skill and talent of the person looking through the viewfinder. A rubbish image remains just that regardless of the equipment.

So how do these images fare in competitions

All lovely shots. I just wish the weather had been kinder when I was there.

Thought Mrs Snap was trying to catch me out with an April Fool. Early this morning she said, "There's a dead cat in the garden". I just burst out laughing and said, "Pull the other one". She insisted she was telling the truth and as I didn't think she was that good an actress went to look.
Lo and behold she was telling the truth. Luckily it was black bin day today, non recyclable waste, and not knowing the procedure I disposed of the carcass forthwith. Not sure if I should have handed it in to someone as there is a rumour cats can spread TB

Ten Woodbines

I like them all David and #1 in particular as it shows the complicated mesh of wires needed for a "modern" service against the simplicity of a steam locomotive

Thanks very much David, comment appreciated

Topaz Mask and insert new background

Thanks for the kind comment Karl