Wanted to say thank you to those who have complimented my challenge entry. I went to the river with the intention of capturing some silhouttes of boats thinking it would be a good high contrast place. The kiter seemed a good opportunity. He was a friendly guy and very co-operative in helping out by coming in close, and patient too while I fumbled around trying to get correct settings. For the technical: the shots were made by using centre weighted metering with - 1 1/3rd exposure compensation. All shot with camera set on smallest aperture and close focussed. Typical shutter speed on a bright day was about 1/800th. Maybe something I will have try again sometime, here is a small sample from the 17 shots I did manage to get.

Those are great shots! My fav is the top right....like the sun coming in at the corner. You did great on these. Really cool that the guy cooperated. Thanks for sharing. :)

excellent richard truly amazing shots.. :))))))