Recent content by Scottish Mike

364 Zwanenburg Bronze Crocus by Scottish Mike, on Flickr

This one jumped up to 335 views. Kind of apt, as I've been looking at all my photos from last spring, waiting for spring to arrive this year! London's Pride by Scottish Mike, on Flickr

Thanks for feedback everyone! 1. verticals need correcting. Ironically the leaning tower is the only 'straight' object in the shots Are there any tutorials on correcting verticals? I've never done that before. 4. (1) could be a bit wider or shot from further away Yeah, I failed there. I'm...

I used Picturenaut to merge several shots at different exposure compensations in order to highlight the areas in shade. Pisa Tower Complex by Scottish Mike, on Flickr Santa Maria della Spina by Scottish Mike, on Flickr

Thanks Pete, but curses! I've just lost a bet! ;) It and #2 were taken with the old 1959 Nikkor lens - I'm so impressed by it.

Finally had a butterfly appear in the garden yesterday! Little Tortoiseshell Friend by Scottish Mike, on Flickr Yellow Harlequin Friend by Scottish Mike, on Flickr Marigold in the Garden by Scottish Mike, on Flickr Wasp on a leaf by Scottish Mike, on Flickr (it may be a hoverfly)

Is this some type of Harlequin ladybird? Yellow Ladybug Friend by Scottish Mike, on Flickr

Any idea what this is? It was reclining on a car in Italy. DSC_0075 crop by Scottish Mike, on Flickr

I came across this in the garden the other day. They're really tiny; the heads are just smaller than a pea, and they're not really my taste, but up close they look really cool. Little flower by Scottish Mike, on Flickr

That's a cracking shot mate :)

Thanks for the feedback folks :) I totally agree about the composition - it sucks! Basically, I noticed my lilies were half-eaten, saw the beetles on it and rushed to get a picture for ID (I'm new to this gardening lark and don't have a clue!). As a result, I was leaning in over the lily, had no...

Sadly I've just spotted these after they've devoured half my lilies. Sad times, but they are rather pretty. Little red critter by Scottish Mike, on Flickr

Cheers for the feedback, it's appreciated. Regarding the converging verticals, is that just an aesthetic thing? And yes, it is one stunning building - beats the Sagrada Familia for me!

Been on holiday in Tuscany, and so far, Siena is probably my favourite place ever. The weather is great, the food is fantastic and the scenery is stunning. Visited Siena Cathedral the other day and it is absolutely stunning. Siena Cathedral by Scottish Mike, on Flickr DSC_0104s by Scottish...

Great shots, I especially love the angles on number 4.