Complete Newbie - A few photos

[PSU_Redhead]

Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum, and a complete newbie to taking photos. I just got a Nikon D90 and I'm trying to learn how to use it to its full capability. DH and I recently went on a trip to Arizona, so I figured I'd post a few of my favorites from the trip here (I hope I'm posting them correctly?). No PP on any of them - I'm not very familiar w/ PS, and I'd like to work on photography before I try to learn PS. I'm looking for all suggestions for improvement - so all comments are welcome

1. The red rocks of Sedona

2. The Chapel of the Holy Cross in Sedona, AZ

3. Sunset in Sedona

4. This little guy & a few of his friends walked right up to us at the Grand Canyon and decided to camp out in the middle of the trail!

 

[Layspeed]

I like them all. #2 the most, I just like the color of the sky. I also like the silhouette of the tree in #3. Good job...keeping shooting. I'm new also so I can't provide too much critique.

 

[IgsEMT]

good stuff.
get your self Magic Lantern DVD or Book for D90. It'll be a GREAT help in getting to know your camera (book is more thorough).

 

[notsue]

I'm new too and know nothing, but it is my opinion that the vivid sky makes the rocks look washed out. So it feels kind of out of balance to me.
I love the sunset.
Good catch on the animal.

 

[Felix0890]

I particularly like how the sky is coming out in your pictures. I would increase the saturation and contrast to the actual rocky parts (can be done with layer masks in PS) to make them pop more.

 

[PatrickHMS]

Did you use a CPL to get those skies?

I like something about each of them. Not bad at all for your just learning...

You're doing good at composing your shots.

 

[PSU_Redhead]

Did you use a CPL to get those skies.

I like something about each of them. Not bad at all for your just learning...

You're doing good at composing your shots.

Yes, I did use a CPL. And thanks for the feedback, everyone. Keep it coming!

 

[MAARTE]

Oh my! Look at the blue blue sky!