This is a selection of images that I took when I first started.

This picture is effective because you can see the silhouette of the tree in front of the sun, which makes the lighting look good. Where the tree is placed also adds interest to the picture, as it demonstrates the rule of thirds technique.

This image is effective because the lighting makes it stand out and the details all very visible.

I like these two pictures because they both are very detailed. The way that both the shells and the pine cones are placed makes it interesting as it only focuses properly on one, so the others are slightly blurred.