The problem is the transition between the first four images takes around one second during which time no image is visible. Strangely the transition between the last and first image takes place instantly with no delay between the last image disappearing and the first appearing.

What I want is for the transition between all of the images to be like the last and first one: instant.

I've basically copied Mike Alsup's code from  http://jquery.malsup.com/cycle/basic.html and you'll notice that his images transition instantly. So, I don't really understand why this isn't happening for me.

Any help would be much appreciated.