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Lovely shot, Polly - you've even caught the droplets of rain beading on the birds head.

I recently purchased a cross bar for my tripod for the sole purpose of taking very low angle shots as gravity won't let me get up once I'm at ground level. This is the configuration I was after......... To get this kind of image........ This was taken in live view with my Laowa wide angle lens with the aid of a remote shutter release.

Brilliant shot, Polly. Well done on being a fast thinker and mover. I don't think I've seen one in the flesh in all my years.

I don't know if you are a car owner or not Fuji, but I have a hoist fitted to my little hatchback that enables me to lift my mobility scooter in and out of the car. I have had to lose the back seats of the car to enable me to do this, but is a small price to pay for my independence.

Great set! Just goes to show how you suffer for your art.

A great set Geoff, all of them very dramatic. The last one ticks all the boxes for me but mainly because of the low viewpoint, followed by # 2.

I took my new Laowa lens out in the back garden to give its supposed debut. Bear in mind there was a perishing North wind blowing, so the sheltered back garden venue was very limited. I had to revisit a lot of lessons learned back in the day, on my film SLR, with this totally manual lens and it took me a few minutes to fathom out what was working on the camera, shutter speed, ISO, live view and the like. However, I managed to get some shots that were well exposed as well as well focused, so I set myself a challenge to see how the lens behaved shooting into the sun. This is a shot of a climbing Hydrangea flower from last year. I wanted to show the skeleton of the petals backlit by the sun and still have an image of my garden as a background. All in all, I'm quite pleased with it, though I suspect I have an awful lot to learn about the capabilities of this lens.

I just love the treatment you've given this, Clicker.

This is where an articulated screen comes into its own, Polly.

Not many people have Kerry, unless you went to art school, that is. I've found that all the tips and tricks I learned in those formative years have stood me in good stead as I've got older.

# 2 for me. We're coming back to the solidity of chiaroscuro again. I learned of chiaroscuro many years ago when I was at art school - the values I learned then are being re-enforced as I grow older. Don't mistake it for low key photography - there is a world of difference.

Congratulations on a memorable image, Monkey.

I can only sit back in awe of the quality of your shots, Paul. I know that's how a macro should look - I just don't know how to achieve it, especially in situ.

Nothing that I can think of. Glad to read you are mobile again. Excellent shot showing the moody nature of the Lakes.

I love it!

A cracking set of images, Monkey. One of my favourite breeds of dog.

I really can't wait for the warmer weather to arrive.

I have just taken delivery of a Laowa 15mm wide angle macro lens. I wasn't really interested in spending circa £500 for a lens that I would be using periodically. However, after spotting this lens on Ebay for £280, (advertised as opened, but unused), I decided I couldn't afford not to buy it. Where and when would I ever see such a bargain again? So, on examination, the lens really appears to be unused - in fact it's in pristine condition. I am well pleased.

I have really wearied of being continually cold this Winter

Just seen the weather forecast for next week. Getting colder and cold enough for snow. So look out for frosty mornings and snow showers - I wouldn't think we'll see a thaw until the following week.

How is it that crocus bulbs are deadly poisonous to us, yet are tasty tidbits to other mammals.

I know these modern phones have amazing low light capabilities. Think I prefer the second.

Great shots. I'm surprised to see any insect if it was perishing outside - and I believe you about it being perishing - I was cold enough indoors.

Couldn't agree with Clicker more. The whole set of images had winner written all over them. Well done Kerry - a well deserved winner.

It does, doesn't it? Maybe a change of angle, (to the left), and taken in the landscape format, with the subject still entering the frame in the corner?