Gee you chose a very hard combiunation of light, bright and dark in this one, but you've managed it with aplomb. Liking the quizzically tolerant look on Zion!

I guess he stays confused for a little while. Do keep us posted on how the doggy relationships progress.

Very little noise for the ISO

That's one sparkly tree; talk about nested starbursts.

So sharp. I've tried more and my iPhone6 isn't in the hunt

Heartbreaking story of Mabel searching ....... hope she's coming good.

Still those beguiling eyes.

Cats Rule OK? Striking use of thin dof!

Love the look - of the whole image as well as the bikers. Feel like they wanted to be photographed.

Interesting composition and interesting tones - the colour of the blue sky and the reds for example. Don't know how much pp you did, but I suspect these are the kind of colours you'll be seeing with the Takumar. What a bargain for a well respected lens!