Advice needed

[arowana]

Please advice on this two pics , any comments needed.

Thanks.

Using Canon G5

Tv( Shutter Speed ) :1/6
Av( Aperture Value ) :3.5
Metering Mode :Evaluative
ISO Speed :50
Lens :7.2 - 28.8mm
Focal Length : 28.8mm
Flash :Off
White Balance :Fluorescent
AF Mode :Manual Focus
Drive Mode :Self-Timer Operation

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/arowana/IMG_8624.jpg

Tv( Shutter Speed ) :0.5
Av( Aperture Value ) :3.0
Metering Mode : Spot
ISO Speed :50
Lens :7.2 - 28.8mm
Focal Length :28.8mm
Flash :Off
White Balance :Auto
AF Mode :Manual Focus
Drive Mode :Self-Timer Operation

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v173/arowana/IMG_8654.jpg

[Molydood]

I really like the second one, but don't have any constructive critique for you other than to experiment with a tighter crop, or maybe include more of the smoke, but I like it as it is.

[Camo]

The firs image is real cute
on the second one I would have liked to see the point of focus on the glowing part, maby! I think the colours work well in the background DOF working really well

[Steven M. Anthony]

It's hard to supply a real critique on these without knowing what you wanted each to communicate. For example, one could say, about the second picture, to re-shoot with a blank (uncluttered) background. But if you were trying to express the notion of blowing up consumer the trappings of modern life (that is a fuse, right?), then one would likely suggest you bring the clutter more into focus...

[_bms_]

Looks like an incense stick to me...

I also agree with the comment about focus on the glowing portion.