Still learning in Maui... C+C please

BigBen97

I recently got back from a family vacation to Maui. I believe I'm having a hard time deciding which metering mode to be in. I had a lot of shots where the exposure seemed to be off. I'm posting what I think are some of the better shots of trip and perhaps I'll throw in an example of where I think I need help.

Day 1 Rainbow:


Sunrise over Haleakala:


Sunset:


Thanks for the input.
Ben

DaddyO

Really not seeing much of a problem here. Basically things look good
to me.
Compositions looks good. Color good.

BigBen97

DaddyO wrote:

Really not seeing much of a problem here. Basically things look good
to me.
Compositions looks good. Color good.

Thanks, here's one of the examples that I'm speaking of. It just looks like something is off, not sure if it's just the bright sunlight or what. Maybe this just isn't a keeper and I should move on. Perhaps I'm a little tentative and self conscience starting out.

DaddyO

Sure. As is like this, it is disappointing. Whats going on and how to do
anything about can be discussed at some length. I would suggest
simply taking the photo / photos into image editing software and see what
good things you can bring out of the shot. What the camera gave you here,
for whatever reason, just needs some work.
Straighten the horizon. Saturate the colors to your liking. Use the dodge tool to
bring out some missing details in the close dark cliff and the person in the shot.
Use levels in an effort to balance the dark and the bright into more pleasing.
Then a slight crop to taste and you should have something more along the lines
of what you may want.

A quick pass in image editing finds a bit more potential in your picture for
further consideration.