newbie, first time out with 400D

[SnapsbyPoteat]

I finally got the camera I've wanted for so long and now I know it's time to learn! here are a few of the first shots I took. please c/c and let me know what I can do better. thanks!

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d736b3127ccebb9ec359227200000026100BcM2TJq3asb 1
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d736b3127ccebb9ed8cde34300000026100BcM2TJq3asb 2http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d736b3127ccebb9eebf0a3ff00000025100BcM2TJq3asb 3http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d736b3127ccebb9efcd3e34f00000026100BcM2TJq3asb 4http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d736b3127ccebb9ef0ba621000000026100BcM2TJq3asb 5
http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b7d736b3127ccebb9eeaa4e33300000026100BcM2TJq3asb 6

[birdsnapper]

Pretty good set of pics for first time out. Some general observations:-
Try not to crop bodies at bums or elbows (or other joints).
Try to keep main subject off-centre.
Horizons should be level.

Good luck with the shooting.

[Gamut]

I like the BW one the best.