The feedback is appreciated.
For the last shot I did use a yellow filter, however a red may have been more appropriate as it was a bright sunny day suddenly (went out and it was mildly overcast - hence just a yellow one).
The issue being the narrow dark medieval streets, the difference in light levels was several stops, and the nature of the shot meant a graduated filter wouldn't quite fit the sky (overlapping the building). Anything else I might consider in that sort of situation?
Anyone got any useful tips of what I should be trying in this sort of situation, what speed filmes might be better? Would I be better off with a slower speed film and a tripod for this, or a higher iso?