It was my first time as well. Yours isn't too bad for a first effort, although it looks a bit orange. Did you have a look at any YouTube tutorials? I had to look at a couple before I knew what I was meant to be doing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjAoogg6aB0
I think I need to take my tripod out with me, and wait until the MOD's agents stop setting fire to the common!!
Regards
Nick