Russ, many thanks, very much appreciated.
Peter, This was a difficult exposure, the warmth and strength of the sunlight spilling through the door and at the top of the curtained window was such a contrast to the poorly lit cool interior. I'm sure many folk would resort to combining multiple exposures but being a single shot and available light kind of guy it's not something that interests me, if I can possibly do something in camera I will. As for painting, well, it's been a few years since I've picked up the brushes, I'm very much committed to the photographic work for the moment, but never say never.
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