new photographer - golden gate + San Diego

[coolisjade]

Hi can everyone please give me some constructive criticism? I use a canon rebel xt eos and the default lens heres some of my favorite shots. I'm new and really love photography!

#1 San Diego Skyline From Coronado:
http://www.jadegeronimo.com/ragweed/photo9_22106_jg.jpg


#2 San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge
http://www.jadegeronimo.com/ragweed/photo1_22006.jpg

[xanctus]

I like the lighting effect on the san diego city lights from the water...

[dgcorner]

First up, welcome to the forum.

I like the 2nd one of the Golden Gate Bridge. The skyline on the first one seems too distant/far/small... if you can zoom in with a tighter crop it may look better. IMHO, people will want to be able to recognise the buildings... but that's just me.

[coolisjade]

dgcorner,

thanks for the welcome! i have been looking around, but this is the first time i've actually posted some of my images.

as for the san diego shot, what do you mean a tight crop? basically take that image, and crop it to fit the main buildings?

thanks,
jade

[Merlin Driver]

Both are well done, maybe a tripod for the night shot. Nelson's in San Diego is a photoshop store with great staff.

Lynn

[dgcorner]

Hiya Jade. If you can probably shoot closer or crop tighter it will be better -- too much space above the buildings and below the reflection on the water... but that's just me...