First Six Months of Photography

[Mondrian's Dream]

I took up photography this summer and whilst I feel I've learnt a lot and improved substantially, I feel I've reached the point where I need feedback from others to improve further.

Here are some of my favourite photos taken over the last few months. I would appreciate any and all feedback on them. I feel I should be getting closer to my subjects and I would also like to capture more "action" in my shots.

Thank you for your time.

EDIT: Embedded images into post

 

[tirediron]

The best way to get critique on your images is to embed them in the thread. Many members are hesitant to follow random, off-site links, especially from newer members.

 

[Mondrian's Dream]

My images are too large to be uploaded on this forum, so I've hosted them through an external (and very well known) image host. Is there a better solution than this?

 

[InFlight]

My images are too large to be uploaded on this forum, so I've hosted them through an external (and very well known) image host. Is there a better solution than this?

Yes. Make them smaller.

 

[Jeff15]

Lets have a look at your images.......

 

[Mondrian's Dream]

Thanks - have embedded 15 photos into the top post.

 

[InFlight]

Leaving skill critique aside for the moment, what I am seeing is that of drama in street captures. The darks and shadows do give off that impression.
Oddly enough, #4 is probably your best one and the person is a distance away. Which makes if work perfectly. Tells a story which is imperative in drama.
"Skill" wise it has the best exposure.
My idea would be to give it a bit more room in the foreground.
Take what you have done there and take what you can learn from it in the aspect what you are going for.

 

[dxqcanada]

I feel something missing ... I think you know it to.
Suggestion ... look at capturing the human element that has more of a connection to the surrounding scene.