At risk of sounding like an oscar-night starlet, I want to thank Rich for this thread once again. I also want to thank everyone who has contributed so far, but, perhaps above all, to the members who have posted pictures in the last week. This has been a revelation to me. To sit down and look at hundreds of photographs, to realise the breadth of talent here. This thread - and I trust its successors - together with Ray's splendid critiques seem to me to resolve many of the problems discussed a couple of months ago. They add immeasurably to the richness of RFF. Thankyou gentleman.
All the best, Ian
Edit - (having read Joe's post below) - And to Gene! Please excuse the ignorance of a newbie!