oh, i meant to say that i'm looking through the viewfinder, not liveview. heck, i can't even switch liveview on (can't figure out which button it is lol).
maybe i'll just stick to static objects for a while
thanks for the tips, i will give it another go once i have the time to get out again. seagulls would be great - i live in landlocked derby unfortunately, although there are a ridiculous number of seagulls on the school yard at lunchtime where i work...they can't resist the stuff the kids chuck on the floor(!).