2 Bridges ready for whipping!

[Rhuarc]

Ok, a little bit of background first. I'm fairly new to photography, just starting to really take pictures in the last year or so. I'm using a point and shoot that was given to me as a Birthday present, a Dimage G600, so I'm a bit limited in exactly what type of shots I am able to do. and how much control I have over the elements. I'm also fairly new to smugmug, but so far I love this site, and as I get more and more into photography I'm sure it will become more and more indispensable

Both of these pictures are the originals, with no post processing done. I want to see what people have to say about them before I try doing anything.

http://rhuarc.smugmug.com/photos/35099544-L.jpg

Let me know what you guys think! And I already know that my photography skills have a lot of growing to do, so I won't be get offended!! :D

Wendell
aka Rhuarc

[DJ-S1]

http://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/nono.gif Uh-oh, the multiple image police are gonna get ya! http://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/lol8.gif

Pick the ONE image you want critiqued. Or post to the landscape forum instead.

And welcome! http://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/wave.gif

[Rhuarc]

http://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/nono.gif Uh-oh, the multiple image police are gonna get ya! http://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/lol8.gif

Pick the ONE image you want critiqued. Or post to the landscape forum instead.

And welcome! http://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/wave.gif
Oh, lol, oops, sorry bout that. Didn't realize that "law" existed! :D There we go!

[Richard]

Both of these pictures are the originals, with no post processing done. I want to see what people have to say about them before I try doing anything.
Let me know what you guys think! And I already know that my photography skills have a lot of growing to do, so I won't be get offended!! :D

Wendell
aka Rhuarc Hi Wendell, and welcome. :): I am also a newbie but FWIW here are a couple of observations.

I think this shot has a lot of potential and is worth some post effort. The first thing I would do is crop it some so that the arch and its reflection are not smack in the center of the frame (rule of thirds). I find the left side less interesting than the right. I also would try cropping from the bottom rather than the top, at least enough to eliminate the reflection of the sky, which is not shown. But experiment with different versions and see which you like best. After that, I think some simple level and saturation adjustments will give you a lovely pic.

Hope this helps, but pay more attention to the other comments from people who know more. If you really want to learn stuff you have come to the right place. :thumb

Cheers,

[DJ-S1]

Oh, lol, oops, sorry bout that. Didn't realize that "law" existed! http://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/icon10.gif There we go!No problem! The one image thing is only for the "Whipping Post", it's cool everywhere else.

So I'm no expert either but I think that there isn't much contrast here. That can be fixed in post, but the lighting is pretty harsh, and the composition isn't grabbing me. I'm not a stickler for the whole 3rds thing but I agree that the bridge doesn't look good centered as composed here. Play with crops, that may help.

This looks like a great location though, and hopefully you can go back and try more shots. Try closer to sunrise or sunset where the light isn't as harsh. Also try moving around a bit for different angles. Maybe squat down low for a better perspective at things.

It's got potential, I'd keep trying different versions.