Hi Lancer,


Welcome to the Forums and Congratulations on your new DSLR!


I like the dew on the flower in the 1st shot. There is some noise in the green background of the 1st shot, that is not noticed in the 2nd shot. See how the green background is much cleaner and creamier in the 2nd shot. Some noise can easily be removed in post-processing. Maybe you could get rid of that shriveled up white leaf in the background of the 1st one (11 O'clock position). Also consider raising the exposure a very tiny amount in the 1st shot, but try not to blow out the whites. Also, keep practicing with DOF (apertures) and compositions. In the 1st shot, perhaps a narrower aperture to increase your DOF would draw the viewers eye deeper into the flower, but some of this is personal preference. You also need enough light to do this and since there is some noise in the photo, perhaps this wasn't an option for you.


Are you shooting in RAW or Jpeg? You may want to shoot in both formats in the beginning, this way you will have the RAW file to edit later on when you get more proficient. Play around with the different camera modes, Aperture priority for stills and Shutter Priority for Moving subjects is a good way to practice. Also learn how to adjust the ISO or try Auto ISO, if your camera has that.


If you are looking for additional feedback, then I would encourage you to list your lens, as well as the EXIF data for the shot. If you use a tripod then you could mention that too.


Nicely done! Good Luck and keep posting!


Rich