First Time Shooting

[pave504]

Hello I am new to the photography world... I have read a few books and now I am trying to put everything together.
I am looking for any and all feedback to help me grow and become more creative with my shots.

 

[CdTSnap]

Welcome.. 1 is cool, missed focus a bit soft but otherwise nice 2 doesnt do much for me but your on your way!

What are you shooting with?

 

[pave504]

Thanks a lot for the feedback. I will be adding more pics in a few.
T3i 18-55mm

 

[Iannosnillor]

The first one is pretty good, other than the focus being a little off I like it. The second one is alright, I think if you moved to the right a little more the light wouldnt be so intense and dead center, unless that's what you were going for.

 

[agp]

I like the second one but wish it were level and that I could see more of the bottom of the statue.

 

[pave504]

I gotcha. I was concerned with the statue being centered and you right it prolly wouldve been a better pic if the sun was centered and more of the bottom of the statue was captured.