Trip to Morocco with my D40 - CC welcome

[hector]

Hi everyone

Thought I'd post a few pictures I took in Morocco last week. A friend and I got some cheap flights and had a great few days there.

I'd love to know what you guys think of these, they were all taken hand-held with my Nikon D40 and the kit 18-55 lens, shot in RAW and edited in Lightroom (except the one of the square with motion blur which was balanced on a railing). I'd particularly like input on post processing.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2551/4197463406_c0fa3e4feb.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2512/4196710689_51a0673ba8.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2734/4197468644_6d9ba12529.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2782/4197473014_0e7f46d045.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4197482158_4ccbcb7a93.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/4197485290_542a7ef634.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2676/4196739371_6ba3ddbcdd.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2795/4197494642_5aca5ef017.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2639/4196744309_533d1daaf0.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2747/4196746981_1a386de0e2.jpg

You can see them bigger on my photostream here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/chthomson/

Thanks in advance!

[luminosity]

I know nothing about post, but your people shots are terrific :).

[thebrain74]

Couple of questions.

Were the B&W's shot B&W or edited in Lightroom to B&W?

Also for the sunset silhouette of the tower, what settings did you use?

Thanks

[NightGeometry]

I like them. For B&W i tend to prefer to turn contrast down, I find I often get better greys doing that.

[gkarris]

Well done on the comps!

I think the background on #8 is a bit overwhelming compared to the foreground - but that's fixable in PP...

Keep up the great shots!

[stagi]

I really like the first shot and the lady on the bench, interesting images that make you stop and think about whats going on for a sec. great job!