I think I am getting into my editing with Photomatix Pro5 HDR program combined with my elements 10 program (I need to look into Elements 13)

 Face in the Cross

 Help, Please?

 Railway line Tools as used in Burma

 Loss

 Mother and Child

 Stretcher party

 Realisation

 Role of Honour

Wounded

The above photos were taken at The national Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire, UK as a U3A exercise in general photography and editing.

I have recently joined Youpic.com and have had so great feedback, also inspiration from other members there

I recently treated myself to some new equipment. It might not make me a better photographer, but it might make things a little easier to take the photo I am after The equipment I have now is a Hama Delta Pro 180 Photo/Video Tripod with 3D Tilt Head  A fascinating bit of gear

The center column can be removed and replaced 'upside down for shooting macro. At full length, it is over 6ft in height and it enabled me to take this 'goose' at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas near to Burton on Trent, almost giving an aerial photo quality to the photo.

I needed the cable release, and the screen out in order to take this photo. I could have done with a box to stand on 

At full extention

Folds down nicely too

Looking forward to some fun in the futuer

Just playing with HDR and layer work. An idea I got from a photographic magazine recently