Eastern Necropolis with Ol' Big-'Ead.

Here, I was trying to get compression from the AF 70-210mm lens, and I think that worked with regard to the block of flats on the right hand background. Mostly I wanted to get the steam (it's from the brewery) closer into the background, but that hasn't really worked. To get that white steam to be more prominent I'd want a really dark sky to contrast with it, and this was a yucky-light day, so it's white steam over off-white sky. There's a bit of unexpected vignetting on both sides of the frame, which is perhaps why zooms are less than ideal. 

I like ol' big-'ead as a subject. He'll be better in Winter with less foliage, and a heavy dark grey sky, and I must try harder with that steam. I love this Kentmere 400: surprisingly unobtrusive grain, contrast and tone just right for the necropolis. Overall, not a bad photo, though nowhere near good enough to print. 4/10.  I'll go back, with the 50mm f1.4 next time.