New Here, Need A Critique On Over 20 Images

[Passion - Photography]

Hello, I'm new here and a new photographer. I wanted to post for everyone my Flickr stream for a critique.

I need all the points I can get. Please give your honest opinion on everything. I might not understand MAJOR photographer talk but must I will. I know it's a lot but please help me out here.
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[Barbara V]

Your link works, but why not post one or two pics here... You may get more responses if you start with that.

[Passion - Photography]

Originally Posted by Barbara V

Your link works, but why not post one or two pics here... You may get more responses if you start with that.

Okay, thanks.

[LeeR]

I like the first image above a good deal. It's not the best composition ever, but the textures more than make up for that. As a matter of fact, textures are a recurrent theme in many of your images. That's a good thing. Most photographers ignore the power of texture in their images but you seem to have it well in hand.

[Passion - Photography]

Originally Posted by LeeR

I like the first image above a good deal. It's not the best composition ever, but the textures more than make up for that. As a matter of fact, textures are a recurrent theme in many of your images. That's a good thing. Most photographers ignore the power of texture in their images but you seem to have it well in hand.

Thanks. I truly appreciate your opinion.

[Barbara V]

I really like that first shot, it gives a sense of yearning, I think. The 2nd one might benefit with a little boost in contrast; blacken those boots some. Nice work here, though; I will check out your flickr photos.

[lindyannajones]

New to DPS and photography? I can see why you are drawn to take up photography and desire to know more. I agree with both Lee and Barbara, certainly you have a good sense of texture. But I especially like what Barbara is getting at. Clearly you are trying to evoke a feeling, perhaps nostalgia would come close. That instinct in you is very keen. I'd keep following where it leads. (PS in SYS we cheer and encourage. For hard hitting critique--a great way to learn--post there. But getting encouragement early on is also a good thing!)

[Passion - Photography]

Thank you both. I will keep your thoughts in mind.

[Passion - Photography]

I realize 30-ish pics are a lot to critique...I'm just so inspired and want to hear what others think. So if you could just critique my approach, maybe..or things I need to work on...I can't expect anyone to critique all 30 images. But if you have time, please tell me what you think.