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All my pictures are turning out like this. The colors aren't very

vibrant and the detail leaves a lot to be desired.

 

any ideas on what i can do to improve? still a beginner, so your

critiques will go a long way!

 

thanks much

Pete, it would help if you listed what equipment you are using. What is your equipment, are you using editing software?

Yes, you need to explain how you took the photo and what equipment you used.

It is a pleasant shot. The road leading into the shot makes for a good composition, but it might be better if there was something of interest in the shot besides the beautiful trees. You can change the appearance with a photo editing program. Keep shooting and experimenting.

I'm using a Nikon D100, with a Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5. This shot was taken at

f/3.5 1/800 @28mm (I just noticed the f/3.5, no wonder it's not all in focus)

 

I didn't edit this at all. I'd love to achieve the crisp look without editing, so I'm staying away from photoshop, etc.

 

And thanks for your comments, they're really helpful :)

A center of interest might add to the image. Right now it looks to me like a backdrop waiting for a subject.

An animal, auto, bicycle, jogger, etc. in teh foreground would add interest, specially in a contrasting color (red or magenta range). You've got middle ground and background but no foreground.