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Thank you all so much for your kind comments!

I am new at this and the only way I can improve is by taking on board your comments and suggestions.

The picture looks great printed out, but I see what you mean about the image on the screen being a little dark.

I am trying to take photgraphs digitally, as if using a 35mm film camera, so not using any post processing with Photoshop, unless a very minor tweak is needed.

My aim is to try and get the shot right first time! (not easy I know).

So I try and spend time geting the composition and framing right, exposure etc....

I suppose, with the power of Photoshop, it would be easier for me to adjust the photos accordingly, so that a greater number were acceptable.. but I am going to try and resist the urge to play around with my shots, rather spending the processing time, taking photos.

This is by no means a criticism of anyone who utilises the full power photoshop, but just my own way of learning about using my camera and to try an improve on my compositions.

Thanks again and please keep your comments and advise coming!

Steve