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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Chalky W" data-source="post: 1838591" data-attributes="member: 65566">As David is suggesting that's way too big a crop to make on an original like that, it is just lacking all the detail, especially on a darkish day. The Sparrow shots are nearly there, if you take some similar shots on a sunny day then you'll notice the difference straight away.I know we all want instant success but it is all about practice and practice and yet more practice. Might I suggest having a look through peoples galleries and then deciding what type of shots you'd like to be taking and then keep at it until you achieve some success. Once you've nailed a shot a few times you should begin to understand what it is you have to do and from ten on it's more practice I'm afraid. There are a few good books out there as well as a wealth of knowlege on the net which might help. Personally I set myself a target of taking a year to perfect techniques and get to know my camera but I reackon it's taken the best part of two and I'm still not getting it right all the time.Best of luck and keep asking questions if you need too.PS. I still think a 1000 shots a day is being optimistic to say the least, shooting in RAW, that's three and a half 8GB CF cards on my camera...........</blockquote>