Thanks guys and girl. The Takamur lens isn't the "SMC" (super multi coated) variant, and the colours out in the distance got a bit bland in the afternoon shadows. That got me thinking about B&W to improve the contrast.
Felt like something you might see in an old pub out west of Rocky somewhere....
I'm happy with it 'cause it captures a happy moment roaming around with the family on a Sun most
If I win the lotto this would be a good spot for an astronomers retirement home.