Well the first one is kind of boring and I'm not big on the axis being off (tilting the camera). I like the second one except for the blown highlights as Ant said. Some touchup will do wonders for the second. As Hertz said, if you are looking for honest, no holding back critique try posting to the Critique forum. But don't forget it is though our mistakes we learn the most. So allow our words to step you back a few steps and you will find the inspiration inside. What is this philosophy? I have to stop my ramblings. Anyway Ahmult, welcome to the forum and keep your photos coming. Maybe try the Photo Gallery for a bit.