DSS#9 selections for a newbie...

[KoryJ]

Hello, I have a few that I snapped in the past week that if you all could help me narrow down, I'd appreciate it! I know I broke some rules as far as framing and the rule of thirds. I hope 5 is not too many...

#1
http://koryjohnson.smugmug.com/photos/380474714_BXeLk-XL.jpg

#2
http://koryjohnson.smugmug.com/photos/385564281_v7Mxo-XL.jpg

#3
http://koryjohnson.smugmug.com/photos/385588735_YboqZ-XL.jpg

#4
http://koryjohnson.smugmug.com/photos/385593146_ryvFz-XL.jpg

#5
http://koryjohnson.smugmug.com/photos/385593158_hgGnS-XL.jpg

[MarkR]

First off, rules were made to be broken!

You have some great shots here, but the one that says "Dawn or Dusk" to me is #3.

Great job on all of them. :clap

[ic4u]

My vote would be for #3 also. I love the clarity of it.
All of them are very nice!

[shatch]

I like 2 and 5. BTW, welcome to DGRIN!

[idiom]

I like 3, but I think it could have used a bit more of the treeline.

#1 is my favorite though, I think the only thing that would make it better would be the sun a bit off center, but it's a really nice shot proportions are excellent IMO.

[patsy easley]

I love #3!

[KoryJ]

thanks for the comments!

I wanted to get more treeline in 3 as well but I was just trying to keep houses out of the shot as there were lights on and in the viewfinder it just detracted from the shot.

[idiom]

thanks for the comments!

I wanted to get more treeline in 3 as well but I was just trying to keep houses out of the shot as there were lights on and in the viewfinder it just detracted from the shot.

Ah yes. I completely understand. :)

[AaronNelson]

#3 for me

[pyroPrints.com]

2 &3 for me

[richtersl]

#3 :clap

But before you post it to the entry thread, make sure the longest side is not more than 800 pixels. Currently your photo is larger than that.

[Grly]

I really like #3 but I am also drawn to #5. Tough call for me as they are both very nice.

[KoryJ]

thanks again to everyone for their suggestions, I appreciate the help!