Got myself a Canon Rebel Xti....

[jonathanmphotography]

Sigh...

Can I just ask a question, do you think your shooting professionally only because you have a DSLR?

I know the first picture is of lightning but I cant figure out what the rest of the picture is, its mostly black.

I think the second picture would look a bit better if it wasn't so over processed.

Fourth picture, look up rule of thirds. Rules are made to be bent but this image would look much nicer without all the empty space at the top. If you crop it, it would be better Also the big slanted white line in the background is distracting.

Keep shooting and maybe look into some workshops, I found them very helpful.

and thank you for the info about rule of thirds.. in your eyes.. where would you see this picture?

 

[jonathanmphotography]

I've had this camera for close to a year and I still haven't mastered it yet. I spent money on some decent used primes and a flash. The camera will give you some really nice shots if you know what you're doing. So what I'm saying is "Save your money and master the camera you have" and "Gear doesn't make the photographer". I see too many people go down that path and the only result is more used gear for me to buy.

Thank you very much.. I definitely will keep this in mind. :thumbup: