Just got the camera, learned some basic photoshop stuff over the weekend. C&C?

[BYK]

Just bought my first DSLR (T2i) and I'm in love!

Let me know what you think (composition, post processing, etc.)

I'm brand new to all of this so be gentle :lmao: but more importantly, be honest. I'm here to learn and I know how to take a punch

1. Had a few sunset pictures that were totally bad, read a little about HDR and thought I'd give it a try. Zuma Beach, Malibu, CA

2. Picture of my friend who was with me at the time. She was being difficult! Hope the vignette and film grain doesn't seem tacky and/or cliche -- I was trying out new things in photoshop

 

[white]

If the pose in #2 had been different, like a portrait or some other angle where her face could be seen, it would be my favorite. I love the grain, the soft colors, and the birds.

Ninja edit: Let me revise my statement. #2 rocks.

 

[BYK]

She was being camera shy... and when I showed her the picture, she was like, "I like it!"

I told her the same thing, haha.

Response to your ninja edit: thanks!

 

[D-B-J]

Beautiful colors in number one, i really like it!

 

[ghpham]

I love the first picture. Very well done.