I guess you have to take Rod's comments with two grains of salt Armin. I think I prefer this version of the two. Makes me think a little of the time I shot an image of a bottle of thyme for the "time" challenge ;-)
Sounds like you just wore that last poor camera out. Enjoy the new 30D, the shutter is supposed to last a bit longer on that one- sure is noisy though eh?
I haven't eaten added salt for over 30 years, maybe that's why I'm so grumpy:-) I had a play wiv this shot to how I think it looks much better. Wot you fink then:-)
:-)hehe
Rod