C&C photos from today

[pvclobster]

I know they're not great, but I'd love some feedback on a couple photos I took this afternoon. Thanks!

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[DaevidClarke]

#1 could use more contrast between FG and BG.

 

[katy625]

i agree #1 would look great w some pp.

 

[TiCoyote]

To start with, you say, "I know they're not great." What do you mean by this? What do you want them to do that they're not doing. Then ask, how can I make my photos do that?

#1 is an interesting image and has nice lines, but not enough contrast
#2 is a little soft. It fills the frame well, but it's not very original in its construction
#3 Has nice colors, but the angle doesn't do much for me
#4 needs a single subject upon which the viewer can focus, or it needs more color in the sky to fill the frame as a landscape. I can see that it was a hazy day with bright sun, and this is not an ideal time to shoot

 

[lunaaa]

i like 4 but i agree it needs a subject

 

[BuS_RiDeR]

I know they're not great, but I'd love some feedback on a couple photos I took this afternoon. Thanks!

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I agree that #1 could use more contrast... I opened #1 in Gimp and adjusted the contrast +25... This was the result.

 

[pvclobster]

Thanks everyone!

I guess I knew that there wasn't enough contrast in picture #1, but I've never done any processing beyond what I can do in iphoto. Guess I need to start playing around with a program with more capabilities.

I meant they're not great, as in they're not super original subjects, and I'm just starting to try to learn to compose things in an interesting manner.

I appreciate the feedback!