Some of my better ones for C&C

[aprhockey]

So far I think these are some of my better pictures, but I'd like to know what I can do better. These are all straight from the camera. Any critique is appreciated. Be harsh.

1. Simply converted to B&W in camera. I know most would say that is a bad way of doing it.
f/8, 1/2 sec, ISO Hi1 (3200?)

2. f/3.5, 1/50 sec, ISO 200

3. f/8, 1/400 sec, ISO 200

4. f/3.5, 1/3200 sec, ISO 200

 

[Lazy Photographer]

I really like them all. On #1 the light on the left side of the boat is a bit distracting but the reflection in the water works. With #4 I might crop the bottom just a tad, while still leaving a portion of the line. All in all, very nice. I haven't been to Montreal since I was a kid.

 

[camera obscura]

I also like them all, especially the compositions. No. 3 has a yellowish caste (IMHO) which I tried to fix in PS-> Levels-> Color Balance...

FWIW, the "improvements" to the other three were minimal with #4 being the next in line...

No. 2 might have benefited from a Graduated Neutral Density Filter. I'm guessing cause I have only heard about them. I tried that effect in LR but couldn't get it right.

What camera/lens did you use?

 

[aprhockey]

camera obscura: I agree with the yellow caste on 3, though it was pretty much how it looked in reality. I should cool it down a bit. Does the sky's color in your edit look a bit fake though? Also, do you mind telling me what you thought was wrong with 4 to warrant the edit. White balance?

Does anybody think #2's composition is too tight? I wasn't liking it at first but it has started to grow on me.

Lazy Photographer: Thanks. I agree about that distracting light. Maybe I can darken it a little in post just so it's not so bright.

Anybody else have critique?

 

[camera obscura]

Now that you mention it, it does look a bit fake. I would tone that down a bit. Nice contrast to the dome though.

Yes, correction for white balance was the only thing I did to #4. Nice shot.

 

[Rudha]

I love em all especially the perspectives and how it created leading lines....i don't have anything new to say though other than what is already been said