My First Still Life Attempt

[zutty]

Tried a still life. Not sure what I got right or wrong.

 

[Bamps]

I like them but in all honesty, I have 0 experience in still photography.

 

[FanBoy]

I think the subject in shadow (your first and fourth photo) make the more powerful statement.

 

[limr]

I think the subject in shadow (your first and fourth photo) make the more powerful statement.

I agree.

 

[Meawood13]

I like the fourth image myself

 

[dxqcanada]

You have to look through the viewfinder as your visual frame ... it is movable and you can change its orientation.
Keep an eye on the space ... does it work for the entire image ... does cutting/cropping off the items in the scene make it stronger.

... and most importantly, are you pushing a subject beyond its visual appeal.