New to photography..comment or critique is welcomed

[javafriek]

I've always had an interest in photography and have just now finally purchased a camera and some study material. My wife and I are really interested in this as a hobby and possibly more. This is our first week taking a few shots just experimenting so any advice would be welcomed Just a couple for now, working on inserting watermarks and experimenting with lighting. Thanks guys!">
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[javafriek]

That bad huh? lol

 

[BuS_RiDeR]

4 is my favorite... Something about it catches my "soul". Looks a bit soft or out of focus to me though...

 

[thebeatles]

#2 is my favorite but I would crop out the train tracks if it were my photo. Personal preference of course.

 

[WaywardShinobi]

#2 is my favorite but I would crop out the train tracks if it were my photo. Personal preference of course.

I LOVE the second one. Something about it just grabs me. Only thing missing is some clouds, that'dve made it for me. Love the apples too! Great job!

 

[javafriek]

Thanks guys! Had a bookstore day yesterday trying to get some camera specific information and basics on photography before I venture into image editing software. Any suggestions on the best image editing software?

 

[TJ K]

Well If money is no object then Photoshop CS4 and Lightroom 2 or wait a few months for Lightroom3.

2 is a nice shot. I like the warmth of the sun but still wet from the dew/fog in the lower section. I kind of like the train tracks kind of shows how man has reached even the best places in nature.
TJ

 

[javafriek]

Thanks TJ. That's one of the things I was going for in that one.

 

[I'm new to photos]

wow you obviously studied up before jumping into your pictures i think 2 is beast and preferably i like the train tracks cause you can still see the rays of sunlight reflecting off so cutting it out would cut out part of the rays

 

[Felix0890]

#2 is awesome but the train tracks aren't doing much for me.

 

[DerekSalem]

I like the first 3 very much. The first one is definitely my favorite, but the second one is a close second. I think the train tracks actually make it a lot better -- they give the appearance that there's something more than the photo, which is exactly what you should be trying to convey.

 

[pcacj]

Number two is a keeper. Not sure how you would enhance it in some sort of PP but it has some great potential. If you can repeat that shot with different lenses and settings, I would love to see you post them. Reminds me of Haile, Louisiana.

 

[mom2eight]

I like 2 also, I do think it would benefit from a crop or different composition. I love the light the way it comes through without look overly exposed.

 

[javafriek]

Thanks again guys..pcacj you said it reminds you of Louisiana, well i'm not far from there I'm in Mississippi

 

[KmH]

I'm with TJ K, if you can aford it get the industry standard Adobe Photoshop CS4 ($699) (the Extended version ($999) would be even better for the 3D editing capability) and Lightroom ($299). The 2 compliment each other and you would need nothing else.

Higher Education students can get CS4 Extended and Lightroom at substantial discounts, 80% off for CS4 Extended and 66% off for Lightroom.

If cost is an issue, start with Adobe Photoshop Elements 8 ($80), get Lightroom as soon as you can.