The powerplant. Take it easy on me, I'm just starting out. At least I shot, developped, and...

Take it easy on me, I'm just starting out.

I rolled the film, shot, developped, and printed this photo myself. I'm learning as I go along!

 

I realize I should have used the Vivitar 283 flash to bounce off something, instead of getting some glare off the chrome!

 

I'm open to all criticism, but I do already know I'm a rank beginner...

Not bad for somone just getting started. You will be amazed at how much you learn as you shoot more photos. Just a word fo advice...before you take someone's ratngs too personal, look at their pictures. It will help you put things into perspective. Good luck and happy shooting

Thanks for the advice. And it makes a lot of sense. Got a little discouraged at a *very* low rating, until I saw that the person reviewing had no pictures of his/her own, and had reviewed hundreds here with an average of 3.xx for both aesthetics and originality!