Few pictures I took today, input appreciated.

[Nikon_Dude]

I'm not satisfied with the black and white one, but can't exactly figure out what it is I did wrong. Any ideas?

The candle I'm not sure about, I guess it came out alright but nothing that makes me really like it.

 

[FrankLamont]

The elephant is underexposed, simply. Spot meter it... preferably light it at the front and try to get the background slightly darker, but still a light tone of grey.

 

[Nikon_Dude]

Ok thanks I'll try to get a better shot from a similar angle tomorrow.