First "Proper" Attempt Critque needed please!

[Vic]

Hi,

I am just starting out with my new dslr but am so far finding it difficult taking pictures of people. Had a fair whack this weekend so here is a few. I would appreciate any feedback bad or good, or even any hints or helpful tips. Thanks!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2150/2193643886_0d5e003224.jpg?v=0

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2394/2193645636_f62e1b6fb8.jpg?v=0

[basegreen]

Would like to see #2 in B&W..

[englandshottest2]

I think the colour in no.2 is brilliant, has a very silvery satin look about it...not sure if you did some photoshop adjustments, or if it's natural, but its great. I wish the pic was a bit bigger, in the sense a little less cropping, etc.

xxxx

[Glitter]

I really like the first shot - it has a great retro feel about it.

[nikoneal]

the first shot for me!

The 2nd in my opinion and that's only 12 month worth is it could be better also in B&W [basegreen], but I love B&W, so perhaps my view is basis!

[Vic]

Thanks for the feedback, its been really helpful, obviously still got a lot to learn. I did photoshop the second shot and made it a lot softer. Here it is in B&W and slightly less cropped!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2292/2197727719_97e7692cc7.jpg?v=0

[Glitter]

For me the 2nd is better in B&W

[chenng]

Bit David Bailey in that first one - Jean Shrimpton?!! Shame you cut off her left arm (though you have clearly cropped to a square - if you cropped from that side and the full arm is on the 'negative' then get it back!! Certainly a great start. :clap:

[zarozinia]

I love that second photo, especially in black and white.

[menacedingaling]

i didnt mind the 2nd shot in colour, well done.

[marky_h]

2nd one in colour for me too - as you had, the washed out slightly bleak look worked well - the shade of the flowers is just right.

[Jo]

I like them both, though for me number 2 seems a little wonky :shrug:

[Le Chant]

Number two seemed a bit wonky to me too. Maybe it's the trellis on the right hand side which gives the pic it's vertical?

I prefer number two too. I'd like to see it with her face 'popped' out of the B&W, but in that lovely, almost pastel flesh tone you have.

Good stuff!

[Blue Moon 7]

No 2 for me. I like the colour and black and white versions. If I had to choose I would go with the b&w version. Good stuff. :thumbs:

Chris :)

[Mayer71]

Thanks for the feedback, its been really helpful, obviously still got a lot to learn. I did photoshop the second shot and made it a lot softer. Here it is in B&W and slightly less cropped!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2292/2197727719_97e7692cc7.jpg?v=0

I agree does look better in black & white

[Brittany Alyse]

I personally like the 2nd in colour. I just like how the colour of the flowers and the colour of her skin look with eachother. It does have a kind of darker feel to it though, did it have a certain concept behind it?

[james_death]

Like them both very good the fact that there is no reflection in the glasses very nice,
Second in B&W perhaps with the colour restored to the flower heads i dont know if that will work or even if it can be done.
Keep shooting your going great