Well, thanks for the kind words and feedback, You've picked up on probably the things that bug me most, certainly in Picture 2 and Picture 4.. I have another couple I'd like to post as I am still developing my post processing and appreciate all and any feedback...
As for Pic 4 - I unfortunately had a limited time when shooting here as it was a very opportunistic thing as I passed through a park on my way to somewhere else, but yes, that missing hand bugs me too every time !