Couple Beach shots C&C

[Nikon_Dude]

Here's a few pics I took while in Monterey a couple weeks ago.

I regretted not bringing my tripod. Everything was shot with kit lens 18-55mm on a d5000.


1

2

3

4

5

 

[timfrommass]

I like the first one the best. Good composition. In the night shots were you using a tripod? I think I'm noticing some camera shake or loss of focus...

 

[Nikon_Dude]

I did not have my tripod with me, so it would be camera shake.

 

[NikonNewbie]

Nice!
2 is my fav.

 

[timfrommass]

In that case re-shoot #3 if you have a chance, I think that could be a really good one with a long exposure!

 

[Nikon_Dude]

If I find myself there again, I will definitely try to have a tripod with me.

One thing I was wondering was how I could get more "color" or "pop" on shots like 5 or 1.

Or even this one:

Not sure if I'm explaining it right...but to me whenever I've shot on overcast days the shots just seem kind of plain, like there's something missing. Is this something I can overcome when I shoot or do I need to learn how to use photoshop?