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Hi, Matthew, and welcome. Try signing up to ephotozine (www.ephotozine.com). It's free and full of really good stuff. Tutorials and tips covering just about every topic including portrait photography. Andy.

Hi, Des, and welcome. I like all your shots, especially #1, for some reason. What do you think about getting rid of the green blob in the top right hand corner of #1? Andy.

Nice shots, rob. I'm in awe of your imagination!

Welcome, Ian, I's sure you will soon get as sucked-in as the rest of us! Andy.

Trev, it shouldn't matter that your problem was a small or trivial one. The product was faulty and that's all there is to it. I agree with you that Manfrotto should have been much more helpful and ready to hold their hands up. Given their reputation I would have expected much more. Andy.

Welcome Alison. My own photography began as an accompaniment to journalism and has moved on to nature and still-life. Why, I'm not sure; I'm more autistic than artistic! Andy.

Bob, I wouldn't worry about the light too much. The diffused daylight makes this a lovely pic. The subtle colours are caught beautifully, and the catchlight is the icing on the cake. Andy.

Hello Andy, and welcome. This forum is a great place to seek and offer advice, so I'm sure you will be in demand! (Another) Andy.

Paige, a really lovely set. I can't put my finger on what's amiss with the redshank, but the bird doesn't stand out boldly enough (imo) against the background. The picture of the stonechat is superb; it really rocks!!! Andy.

Gareth, the B&W treatment has given this a great moody and atmospheric feel. The way the light falls on the masonry robs it of some detail and texture, so would it be worth trying again at a different time of day? I love the way the sky looks: brooding and sinister. You could also try correcting...

Dan, I think these old streets can work well in b&w too, and I think you have the tones and contrast just right. It might be worth spending a little time getting rid of the obvious road repairs and the manhole. Also, the sky where it meets the roofline looks rather photoshopped, as if you...

Hi, Mex, I love this pic - tickles me no end. Trouble is, I expect some humourless git is reporting you to the drug squad right this minute! Andy.

Sorry, All, I'm just going to go back to the original topic of this thread. I recently pxed a lens and a tripod with London Camera Exchange (branches all over the place). Got a pretty good deal, I think. I don't think you need to buy from them necessarily if you just want to sell. Andy.

Gareth, I expect we've all been there at one time or another!. In part, you answer your own question when you reject an image. Why are you rejecting it? If you can answer the question you are on the way to the solution. Don't be disheartened, persevere and simply learn from your mistakes. Godd luck!

I've got to agree with all the above, Ken. Lovely shots of lovely birds. Being the nit-picking old git that I am I just wondered if you used any sort of polariser? There just seems to be quite a lot of glare coming off the water.