JamesT

Pretty much. I scan the negatives and then generally do most of the processing in RawTherapee, but use the gimp if I need to clone out any dirt on the negatives.

Put a little in the pot a few days back.

A very good instance of where foliage stands out really well in mono.

Thanks FUJI, I'm not sure which Ansel Adams image you are referring to (there is apparently a whole book of his tree photographs!), the one which comes up most often is "Oak Tree at Sunset City". I was also not quite sure with this image, which is one reason why I held off posting it for quite a while (the only thing I am sure of is that it was the best image of a rather uninspired day--interesting walk but poor photographs).

I'm not sure the layout of the scenery would have allowed it but perhaps to extend the frame to the left and upwards?

On the Wayfarer's Walk, a couple of weeks ago. HP5+ which is not ideal for that sort of day and location, but a lot of the path is in woodland (and I had started the film on a darker day, and in the woods).

Well done. Number 3 coming out of the water is very nice, and also the last one carrying a fish. (I'm jealous, it always seems that whenever I see a kingfisher, it's when I'm going for a walk and so don't have the big lens).

Congratulations Polly, an excellent image. Your turn now.

Spot on.

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A very nice pair. Getting a pigeon in flight is good going.

A nice set. Canals always seem to be a great source of images.

Thanks, it's been a long time since I've had any heron shots that satisfied me.

I think three would be my choice too.