Lovely...just lovely! I add my welcome to that of the others and I must remember to thank Alzco for directing you to the site. By the way, I'm still chuckling at the definition of diplomacy in your signature. =P
"The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts." Bertrand Russell
Setting high standards for yourself. Two nice shots. I can't tell if its a dirty scanner or dirty lense making the splotches. Otherwise, you seem to have a darn good eye.