New pics(Pic Heavy)

Got a new camera and decided to test it out today. Still learning to use it so better shots to come.
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What you think? Which is best one?

i really hate to gloat but holf fuck do those tails look good

I think you should try an area with more contrast,, to much white.

however 1, 2, and 4 are my favs

nice pics nick can you work on my lights too.

I like #2 and #3

I love #2#8#12

Thanks everyone here are some more. Most didn't turn out still getting used to the camera.

U needs a stand and more expourse. Howere ever pics two and three are hot, I like three more because of the fire in the sky but the car is to far away.

I will be getting more shots had camera a week still getting used to it.

yes invest in a good tripod so the pics dont come out too blurry

What cam you get? DSLR? IF its a Canon go to http://photography-on-the.net/forum/ i love that place.. lots of good info there.

Canon 10D is what I got. I will check it out thanks.

nice pics and great location

The absolute best time to take the pics is exactly as you did in that second set. During the middle of the day is the absolute worse unless it's very cloudy. If it's a clear day, the sun is too harsh in the middle of the day and completely washes out all the color and contrast. As the sun gets very low in the horizon, it creates that warm glow which is perfect. Only problem is you absolutely need a tripod for the best pics at that time - otherwise the camera will slow down the shutter speed to let in more light and you end up with blurry pics. If you don't have a tripod, shoot in aperture priority mode and open the shutter as much as possible (f/5.6, f/4.0 or lower depending on what your lens is capable of) and raise your camera's ISO to 1600 or 2000. The picture will get a little grainy due to the high ISO but the higher ISO will allow your camera to automatically adjust to a faster shutter speed and the faster your shutter speed the more your picture will be in focus!! Bottom line, shoot when the sun is low (just before sunset), shoot with a tripod, and shoot in aperture priority at about 200 or 400 ISO and your pictures will look awesome.