My current mediocre progress in planespotting (need help editing)

[if.vhhh]

hi guys i have been editing most of the plane pics I have taken in the past, i started to learn planespotting and editing in late 2024 (December), and here are the results

RAW form: (original photo)

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RAW form: (original photo)

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RAW form: (original photo)

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RAW form: (original photo)

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RAW form: (original photo)

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is my progress ok/ normal? cuz i think my photos so far are pretty mediocre (they are either edited overexposed, or the lighting just doesn’t feel normal, you know what i mean?), of course im not aiming for the best since im just a beginner, but i hope to get better and improve soon
im open to feedback and advice pls even harsh criticisms and stuff thanks
my camera is 600d, and using photoshop cuz i cant afford lightroom

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Attached below are the raw files from my photos above. You can use it to edit them as well to show how i can improve haha I would greatly appreciate it

RAW fotos - Google Drive

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bye and i look forward to hearing from you all thx

[BennyBoy_Alpha]

The edited photos are really good!

[Petre2026]

I love those! I also love how you put the comparison between raw and edited. You did a fantastic job enhancing the colors and details on all of them. I especially like how the purple pops on the HKexpress!

[AndrewWu]

Your editing is fine for where you’re at. I would honestly just invest in a longer lens so you don’t have so much dead space.