I’m coming to the end of a very happy relationship with my Nikon D40, and about to buy a new camera with a bit more resolution and low light capablility, that will complement the ferociously expensive secondhand 17-35 f2.8 lens I found in my local shop last weekend.

I got really into photography this year but am still no clearer about understanding the elements of a “good” picture. I’m mainly into landscapes (obviously) and have selected 6 of my favourite pictures below. It would be brilliant if readers could take a quick look and vote for the one you like best. Even better to explain why in a comment – but don’t feel obliged.

China Clay

China Clay

Wave Cut Platform

Wave Cut Platform

Eilean Donan Castle at night

Eilean Donan Castle

don't go chasing...

Don't go chasing...

Jurassic Shipwreck

Jurassic Shipwreck

Magic Isles

Magic Isles

Please vote for the best photo

  • Eilean Donan Castle (30%, 31 Votes)
  • Jurassic Shipwreck (23%, 24 Votes)
  • Magic Isles (20%, 21 Votes)
  • Wave Cut Platform (17%, 18 Votes)
  • Don't go chasing... (8%, 8 Votes)
  • China Clay (2%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 105

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Thanks very much for voting!

Update 23/12/08

The poll has closed and it’s been a very interesting experiment. The castle picture became our family Christmas card. I still think that the best landscape is the Lofoten Islands picture because of the quality of the light. However my favourite image is the least popular – the China clay pit. Viewed large, I like the composition and the juxtaposition of the pipe, the pit and the moors behind. I also like the subtlety of the colours, which my new lens (currently being repaired) was partly responsible for.

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