Dead in the Water by danbrann

Strange as it seems Danny I too saw this strange effect in the skies over my house and was asked the same question by Lesley - "Whats that called". I think it is called a "Sun Dog" or a "Parhelia" and is formed by small clouds diffracting the sunlight. Take alook at :- http://www.atoptics.co.uk/rainbows/notabow.htm for a full description.

By the way the landscape is another cracking image, I really like the composition and the silhouette works very well.

Just Passed by neill5409

Nice and sharp with plenty of detail, I really like the diagonal composition.

butterfly of moth? by firepoi69

Definately a butterfly - in fact a Ringlet Butterfly! See http://www.ukbutterflies.co.uk/species.php?species=hyperantus
this is a great web site to identify any species you're not familiar with.

RUSH by Palmerjoss

Well worth the drive to the sea. I love the colours and movement in the water and the delicate colours in the sky.
I agree with the previous comment about the burnt out area in the sky - but I'm not as perfect as this photo, so it doesn't spolit the overall effect for me.

Belle Tout by witchcraft

A very simple composition that works very well because of its tight cropping.

Head First ... by sut68

Indulge away, I'm enjoying the photos. I also like the explanation surrounding them as they really help set the scene. Everything is pin sharp which is not easy with all of the dust, I would have liked a slightly slower shutter speed to blut the wheels a bit as it looks slightly frozen. However looking at the lighting I'm not sure if this would have been possible as the DoF is great.

Maria Costello. by photodoktor

Excellent technique everything is pin sharp where it should be. I like the inclusion of the Farm name plaque as this places it firmly in the IOM.

Over they Go by danbrann

You don't have to view large on this one Danny the quality stands out straight away. I really like the detail in the straining muscles and sinues of the dogs and you can almost hear the lead dog barking.

Not bad for someone who says he was on the wrong side of the wall!

Female Greenfinch by danbrann

Birds on sticks! as some of our recent judges have come to say. However this is a cracking one Danny, nice pose and lovely texture and detail throughout.

Cooling Off by MickyMc

It certainly was a hot weekend, did you or Alan 'get into the fountain? It looks like alan only took one of his socks off though.
Nice image of a great city.

I Can See You by Dreameruk

Wonderful shot showing off the curious but vulnerable side to this wonderful animal.
I'm glad you did see it and thanks for sharing.

Grey Heron by Cormy

Nicely framed image alan, although I'd have liked to see it walking towards you not away. Youseem to have a lot of good images from your trip and varied too.

Cottage in a landscape 2 by MickyMc

Another cracking sky Mavis, I thought that this area only had dull grey skies, or atleast everytime I've been there.
I think the cottage is a little too close to the left hand edge for me but thats probably me!

Fly Away Peter by danbrann

Excellent timed shot Danny, I think you're well on your way to calling yourself a nature photographer now!

Eilean Donan-The Brewing Storm by Cormy

Hopefully the wonderful but dark sky was moving away from you Alan and didn't spoil the day, good composition and different from the normal view point.

See you tonight.

Just Leaving by danbrann

Great wildlife study of this Kingfisher! (male Great Spotted Woodpecker - Dendrocopos major). Even if you don't always get the birds names right you manage to take some great photos.

This certainly supports sexual stereotypes - that the male leaves the nest without doing any tidying up. If this was the felame she would have fed the young and done some cleaning and would be carrying out some of the rubbish.

See you tonight and I've even remembered about the voting thing!