Thanks guys!! They did come out pretty well... though the stopped prop in the third - which I have to admit I didn't notice - kind of spoils it. A beautiful place to crash, lol.
Eno, yes, I agree, a bit more contrast might be good. :)
Great stuff................from a beginner?

Absolutely! These look like cr4p compared to what real 'masters' can produce. There are no added effects, no creative composite elements, there's no historical background to the pic, no knowledge or story. They represent progress for me because I've started using selection tools and layers to work on different parts of the picture in different ways. Before I just made one, maximum 2 layers and altered them globally. These three pics are all edits of original edits done in the global way to save time for practicing new stuff, hence the 'murky' look and lack of contrast. I've got a lot still to learn.....

If you're bored of an evening - and you'll have to be - you can check out my screenshot gallery: Kriglsflightsimscreens
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