one of the first shots taken with my new Cannon
I agree with Chappers' comments. Also (and with respect that this is a test shoot),I think that the difference between a good snap shot and an artistically/photographically interesting photo is whether there is some concept or intention. (You might want to check out Designer Dale's comments about this in one of the last 2 challenges). I think a truly good image needs both good composition and technique as well as the intent. The same applies to an image that has a concept but poor composition and technique. That is what makes my panorama above a bad image. )In that case, however, my intent was only to test the concept).
Keep shooting and keep posting them here. Start adding your thoughts to what you see posted.