Not sure what I am doing yet.

[jimmcd]

I am a new member in every sense. I bought a camera on saturday and went out for the first time on sunday. My camera is a fuji finepix s5700. I am keen to learn and think that this forum is the place to do it. I would appreciate members comments on my first efforts. (please be gentle with me) Jim

[mpf777]

This could make a nice scene but I think your exposure may be off a bit. Looks like the meter reading was maybe based off of the more shaded area of the bridge and so you have your lighter areas, such as the trees to the left, washing out a bit. Your EXIF data might help to give a little more insight as well. This spot might also make a nice fall picture area if you catch it when the leaves are still on the trees.

Mike

[BryanPanting]

I agree, I think the lighting is to flat. I would try it in the early morning or around dusk. Also on the composition I don't think the path going straight down the middle works well. There is just nothing interesting at the end. I would try getting lower, maybe concentrate on just one side of the rail maybe with the leaves and the base of the rail. Looks like there would be some nice textures in there. Its a good start and I think if you go back and try shooting it some more you could get a really nice shot out of it.

[navcom]

I agree the lighting is pretty harsh and flat. Early or late in the day will change that. As for composition, try a different angle. Get down lower or higher. Get closer to one of the railings or try a different perspective.

Hope that helps!

[tvoelcker]

A b&w conversion might be a good consideration for this capture.
Adding a person at the end if possible, would provide a human interest, sense of scale and a subject that the leading lines would lead too.
I completely agree on trying different vantage points.
I often, when possible, try shooting from atleast two if not three different vantage points when composing a scene.
It can really alter's the perspective and helps set a capture apart from others.