First real non-people shot in years.

I wouldn't consider myself someone with an eye for photography when it comes to my natural environment. I lack focus and motivation to do so, because I enjoy capturing people so much more. But I was out today and decided to force myself to take some shots. So... This doin' anything for anyone? Don't feel obligated to be polite.

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First one is a nice idea, but the bokeh really is not agreeing with me. Second one is doing nothing for me.

I actually like the second one much better, fallen rose bloom. Good for you to venture out of that comfy zone every once in a while.

Maybe it's just me, but the sign in the first one seems very slightly out of focus?

I like the framing in the second one!

Both Images: too saturated and too much sharpening. The sharpening should have been applied selectively rather than globally because sharpening and bokeh go together like oil and water.

Second Image: Lack of good dynamic range (too dark). The wilted rose in the picture besides being too dark does not tell me anything about the composition.

bill boehme wrote in post #6178072
Both Images: too saturated and too much sharpening. The sharpening should have been applied selectively rather than globally because sharpening and bokeh go together like oil and water.

Second Image: Lack of good dynamic range (too dark). The wilted rose in the picture besides being too dark does not tell me anything about the composition.

And sometimes it just is what it is.lol.although I agree, but it is the better of the two.

Thanks for the comments all. Much appreciated.