Not a bad start! There were several of your shots that I found quite good. I liked the cat silhouettes and the brick library shot. My personal favorite was the water closeup, I find those kind of shots moody and artful.
You also had several with good comp leading the eye into it.
Too many of them were "busy". Too many branches in the way, too many things in one picture without a definite subject standing out.
I love looking at the masters of Black and White and seeing the things that really hit me in their photos and then trying to capture that same look. Go to your local library and look at photography books or magazines to give you some inspiration and then get out there and keep at it. You'll find yourself! And don't give up if someone criticizes you, not everyone is going to like your style, learn from it and grow.

Kim Hawkins

 

Kim Hawkins Eastern Sierra Gallery