[Mazsteruk]

Hi,

The first image is very good, you can feel the texture of the leaves. The spiky ball thing looks alright on its own. There is potential.
The second image is devoid of inciting any emotion. This is a simple snapshot image and does not hold the viewers interest.

When you next take a photograph - Ask yourself:
Who would want to view the image, and Why?
What would hold their interest?
Where shall i draw the viewers eye ie what is the subject of interest.
Am i using a basic technique of the "rule of thirds" for this image or, am i going to break this "rule" as i have developed my own style and use that instead.
What angles look good.

I would advise on "thinking outside the box". I dont know what photographic experience you have so please do not be offended with my suggestions.

Suggestions:
Get a photography book and learn from the skills of a seasoned photographer. What i would esp advise on is Rule of thirds, Angles, Textures, Shapes and colours and very importantly DOF (Depth of focus).
Get a Digital workflow book for techniques on post processing images. Half the work is a good quality photographic image and the second half (and in some cases the the majority) is in the post processing of the said image.

Can i also point out that you have done remarkabley well with the first image considering it was with a point and shoot camera.

One last point i would make is to add POP to your images by use of local contrast enhancemnet via photoshop.


Keep the coming - Cheers

M