I am so impressed with these photos, @hayhand02! Luray Caverns looks like such an amazing place to visit!
Here are my thoughts, in order from favorites to least favorite:
Favorites
# 4 (Grand Column) – The people in the photo really help give a scale of this place, and I like the silhouettes. Ideally, it would be nice if there was more separation between background and silhouette of the two people on the right (guy move to left and lady more to right), but I understand that’s not necessarily something you could do anything about. 😉
# 5 (Mirror Lake 2) – Love the symmetry and reflection! And the color – absolutely beautiful!
Close runners-up
# 1 (Capitol Dome) – Excellent composition. So many interesting elements to enjoy in the scene. Not sure if this is in editing or if it’s how it was naturally but I just don’t like the color as well in this photo.
# 3 (Fallen Column) – I like this one, I just don’t feel like there’s as much depth in the photo.
Last place
# 2 (Cavern Path) – I’m impressed that you were able to get so many photos that don’t include people on tour groups! That can be difficult at places like this sometimes. This photo is great for a “documentary” aspect, but it just doesn’t seem as artistic. Perhaps if there had been a way to get lower so the rails really drew you into the scene, or something.
# 6 (Mirror Lake) – This photo is pretty confusing at first. It’s initially hard to figure out where the water level is, and what’s going on. Perhaps if the “horizon” was centered in the photo it would’ve made it more clear.
# 7 (Plutos Ghost) – I’m not crazy about such a stark contrast between the dark areas and the light, bright column.
Again, these are amazing! I really enjoyed looking these over!