hi thanks for your comments....... i took these shots with out the aid of my tripod i do happen to have one. And as mentioned these pics are just straight off the camera not been through any off my editing software i am a bit of a dab hand in the world of adobe Photoshop. i have only been using my slr for 2 years i haven't been to photography school or done any courses what i know so far i have taught my self, and i know i am not fantastic so i see peoples in a positive constructive manor and will put every ones advice to good use so i can improve with a bit more knowledge and practice.