My first photo posted for critique, dont hold back now!

[midgett]

I'm new to this site, but thought I would just jump right in and throw myself to the wolves! Please give me your honest opinions!

[kat]

The first thing that pops out to me is one, the color. Nice. Then I see nothing else really. The silouettes are hard to make out and there is quite a bit of darkness.

I hope this helps.

[Marko]

Aren't you the courageous one :) - Actually we're a friendly bunch.

At first glance the image is quite striking but when i look closer I find it too dark. The shapes in the midground are almost completely black on my screen as is the upper part of the sky. I do like the fact that the sun is not dead center. Hope that helps - Marko

[jlabel]

That is how we learn.

1. This picture is way too dark
2. Maybe by cropping you will get a more interesting image

[AcadieLibre]

I just think the image is too small to give an actual critique. I think a larger image would allow for a more accurate critique. I think there is probably more detail than we can see because it is so small. I have photos that when they are small look crap but a larger version it actually is not as dark as it appears and the details are so much more visible.

[Mad Aussie]

I just think the image is too small to give an actual critique. I think a larger image would allow for a more accurate critique. I think there is probably more detail than we can see because it is so small. I have photos that when they are small look crap but a larger version it actually is not as dark as it appears and the details are so much more visible.
What he said exactly. With images this small I can't give serious critique I'm afraid. I can only say it looks like a nice shot.

[midgett]

Thanks guys. The image is dark with no detail in the top or bottom, I just thought it was very dramatic looking and it appealed to me. I wanted other peoples opinion though. Also for some reason my images seem to lose a little color when I post them. This one for instance has a much more warm orange than the yellow it showed up as after I posted it. I will keep in mind the size thing for later posts. I have been making my images 72ppi and 5x7 for web posting. What size have you guys been posting at?