Reflections up for critique - not 56K friendly

[Karalee]

So I decided for the first time to take my slr out and actually use it. I shot a whole roll and while I was outside my house discovered these interesting things. Im kinda new to photography, so only some of these images have been slightly cropped, as I am a photoshop idiot as of now.

 

[mrsid99]

They're all quite good but I really like that third one!

 

[Tammy]

Very interesting effect!.... I like the 3rd, 5th and 2nd quite a bit, the fourth is close except for the sun glaring through. I love the idea of the first one, but for some reason it doesn't seem to be as effective as the others. Glad to see you pulling out the SLR - what kind do you have?

 

[Karalee]

I believe its a Minolta Maxxum 4 or 5 (gees, i dont even remember lol)

Is there anything you guys can see that i can improve on?

 

[mrsid99]

Is there anything you guys can see that i can improve on?

Yes....post more often!

 

[Karalee]

Thanks, I definately will try.

 

[MDowdey]

kara,

i really love reflections in photography!! my only thing is i always want to see it in black and white!!!

great shots !!!!


md

 

[Tammy]

Afraid I won't be of much help... I'm doing the same thing you are - pulled out the old SLR this week and I'm giving it a go

 

[vonnagy]

good eye karalee!

those are definately different from the usual assortment of pics we get here, it was a pleasure to look through them!

of these, number 2 is my favourite! I love the continuity of the powerlines from the top of the pic to the bottom. Also the hit of blue sky is delicious! Number one has some potential - i think i would like to see pic rotated a bit so the flagpole was straight.

The rest are quite nice too :thumbsup:

since we just got hit by a minor cyclone, you've inspired me to go out and take pics of puddles thanks for sharing!

 

[Dew]

you have a wonderful eye ... if you're just beginning, then ur definately a natural ... some of us have to work at it

i cant really see to much to improve, but since u want to hear something ... u could pay closer attention to composition and see what u want in the frame without cropping in photoshop ... see there, u have something to acheive .. work towards

may also want to experiment with some of these in b&w as well (someone mentioned that earlier) ... great stuff... u should be proud!!

 

[Karalee]

I gave it a go with one of my photos... am i doing it right?

Thanks for the advice on the composition, I was just so excited when I discovered the puddles I got snap happy - ill have to remember that next time