mount mayon by the sea

[arkisamm]

this is one of my first shots on a DSLR.
i wish to solicit constructive criticisms and comments that i wanted to improve more my photo shoots. btw i'm new in field of photography.

exif:
nikon d5000, 25s f3.5, 18-55 vr kitlens

[MovingStill]

wow... that's beautifully taken!
perhaps trim a little off the bottom, just to bring the water level line down towards the thirds proportion a bit - there's a bit too much 'dark' at the bottom for balance.

[arkisamm]

Originally Posted by MovingStill

wow... that's beautifully taken!
perhaps trim a little off the bottom, just to bring the water level line down towards the thirds proportion a bit - there's a bit too much 'dark' at the bottom for balance.

that's also what i am thinking, applying the rule of thirds. thanks for the comments.

[Jim Bryant]

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTTTT! Love the volcano.

[arkisamm]

thanks sir james.

[joeleszc]

you certainly can't improve on the colors they are great, also love the reflection of the lights in the water, trimming as suggested is the only thing I can see.

[arkisamm]

tnx a lot joe. suggestions noted. there's really no much detail on the lower part and quite dark that it will be just be fine to trim that area.