Originally Posted by cadre

For someone who considers themselves just learning photography, you have a really great understanding of the concepts. I used to use a d70 and I noticed some issues with it also, most of it is fixable in photoshop but I never did get it to do well in low light. I recently upgraded to a d200 and I can tell you that the difference is amazing. If you're ever considering upgrading, I'd say go for it.

That said, these are some amazing shots. I like the icy branches the best but that's just my style. I'd suggest trying HDR (high dynamic range) with some of your landscapes to bring the sky in a bit. Then you could easily get details in the clouds. Just don't over do it. Great colors in all your shots!