In reply to Post #75
Being told that there is a cure for dyslexia is music to my arse

Fantastic.

In reply to Post #63
I would also add that to those who don't know me may think I'm a total nerd by the last post .But for those that do will assure you that I am not I hope

Nerd.

Now this might be a long shot but has anyone got a 300mm+ Canon-fit lens that they would lend me for a South Africa trip in April?

I'll supply insurance details, of course.

Photography is basically 'painting with light'.

A subject may appear to be interesting but the light at that time might not enable you to capture in it's full glory.

The grass in the foreground is a good starting point - photos without foreground are boring.

I'd retake the picture but at different times of the day. Early morning and early evening make the best times for landscape photography as the shadows lengthen and you have more of a glow effect. Stick with the same composition, just practise with the light.

I've took the same photo over 20 times before to get the right colours, I'm sure others have done many more. Landscape photography requires unrivalled patience.

In reply to Post #80
One not made of spam

In reply to Post #78
I've tried it too and thought it was rubbish - the texture wasn't right and threw it in the bin