Carl
So many great shots I especially like the changing red swing - seems like you're bonding nicely-having seen these, I realised I had to chip in again (supposed to be having a quiet time to get some serious programming finished).
It's the DR which keeps coming back and getting to me - here are a couple of landscape shots which show that the camera isn't just a low light toy.
All with the 18-135 (what a great lens!).
This last shot especially, shot straight into the morning sun, and the grass is still green!
All the best - back to work