My Backyard: Oops, I think I posted these in the wrong section. I would like people to critique my photos. This is the first time I have ever done this online. I am new to photography.

kmc212 Loc: Lake Stevens, Wa

Oops, I think I posted these in the wrong section. I would like people to critique my photos. This is the first time I have ever done this online. I am new to photography. Just got my first DSLR for Christmas. :) Nikon D3100.
These are some photos I took today outside my home. They are not originals. I used Picasa to edit them.
Please let me know how they are and if I might need to change things.

My Backyard

Big Red

Take off, Hoser!

kmc212 Loc: Lake Stevens, Wa

I don't know why I am not getting any critique??? Is this post showing up?

Tinear Loc: Arizona

I'm new to this forum and new enough to photography to only say what I like, but not tell you how to change your photos. I really like the last one, I think it's simple and direct. The truck "has been done before". I think because it's a neat old pickup that you could get really close and do some interesting angles with it (i.e. just the front end).

kmc212 Loc: Lake Stevens, Wa

Thank you! I was wondering if my post just wasn't showing up.
I know the truck "has been one before", lol. But not THIS truck. I was just trying out new things in Picasa.
Ya, I like the hose picture, myself.

TraceyG Loc: SW, Fl.

Sometimes posts get lost on here....lots of people lots of posts.....

My critique, you live in Washington....therefore I am already jealous! Your backyard I'm sure is gorgeous, but I don't really see it from this shot. I do like the truck and the hoser shot. I think you've done an outstanding job on your first outing!

Congrats and welcome!

kmc212 Loc: Lake Stevens, Wa

Thank you Tracey! I am so nervous putting my pics on here....everyone else's pictures are so gorgeous. I am glad you like them. Ya, that first pic is just the "side" of our backyard. There is an old barn and building there.

iresq Loc: Annapolis MD

I like #2. I have a thing for old trucks. #1 does nothing for me. What's with the upper and lower black bar cropping? The structure looks interesting but you can't really see it. #3 is OK.

The old barn probably has great potential. Keep it up!

TraceyG Loc: SW, Fl.

kmc212 wrote:

Thank you Tracey! I am so nervous putting my pics on here....everyone else's pictures are so gorgeous. I am glad you like them. Ya, that first pic is just the "side" of our backyard. There is an old barn and building there.

It's scary for everyone first time. Welcome to the UHH....it's a good group here, you should learn lots. I know I did!

kmc212 Loc: Lake Stevens, Wa

iresq wrote:

I like #2. I have a thing for old trucks. #1 does nothing for me. What's with the upper and lower black bar cropping? The structure looks interesting but you can't really see it. #3 is OK.

The old barn probably has great potential. Keep it up!

Well thanks!
Number 2 has a cinema effect added to it. Yes, it is an old building with LOTS of windows in it. I should get closer, it's just hard to get there. Everyone has a thing for old trucks, lol. ;P

Chuy Loc: OUT OF TOWN

Don't try to sell #3 because no matter what the price their going to get a hosing. lol hedgehog humor. ps You did just fine.

Botann Loc: SE of Seattle

That's a lot of hoses! You must do a lot of gardening.
Mike

nejanet Loc: Nebraska

I like the idea that you have things around that beg to be in a photo...most people don't see it..
In the first one I think of Bigfoot....lol

kmc212 Loc: Lake Stevens, Wa

nejanet wrote:

I like the idea that you have things around that beg to be in a photo...most people don't see it..
In the first one I think of Bigfoot....lol

Haha, that's so funny cause when I am outside at night and the dogs are barking.....I think of Bigfoot, too!! That's when I run into the house!
I know we have bears and coyotes out there.....not sure if I wanna know any more... ;P

nejanet Loc: Nebraska

kmc212 wrote:

nejanet wrote:

I like the idea that you have things around that beg to be in a photo...most people don't see it..
In the first one I think of Bigfoot....lol

Haha, that's so funny cause when I am outside at night and the dogs are barking.....I think of Bigfoot, too!! That's when I run into the house!
I know we have bears and coyotes out there.....not sure if I wanna know any more... ;P

I think the bear would be enough for me... we just have deer and wild turkeys come into town here once in a while..