Thanks, guys!
The gate shot is ten exposures and HDR processed in Photomatix Pro before converting to B&W, hence the detail in the grass. I deliberately over-sharpened to try and get a real crisp look but it may be overdone for most tastes.
My favourite is the surfers, followed by the walkers (my eldest daughter and cousin). I'm entering a local photography contest held at at my village horticultural show and these two shots will form my B&W landscape entries, unless I get something better in the meantime.
Other categories include flora & fauna, action, b&w portrait, kids portrait, village life, sunset and sunrise, travel and holiday and a few more.
I'm entering all categories with two entries in each, so I'm hopeful for a good score! I was in Afghanistan during last year's show so have no idea of the standard, so it will be interesting whatever happens...