Hey! Sorry for replying in French. Honestly, for a first grow, you can be proud of yourself, your buds look amazing. This is the most stressful stage: deciding whether to cut or wait a bit longer. Based on your macro photos (which are already pretty good), here’s what you need to know to decide.
1. The state of your trichomes (the ratio)
The secret to a good harvest is observing the color of the "little balls" of resin (the trichomes). They contain the effects:
Transparent: They are still immature. The effect is weak and can cause headaches.
Milky (Opaque whites): This is the peak of THC. The effect is maximal, very cerebral, and energizing ("high").
Amber (Brown/Golden): THC starts to degrade into CBN. The effect becomes more physical, heavy, and relaxing ("stone" or "couch-lock").
Your photo analysis:
Your trichomes are currently mostly milky. There are still a few transparent ones in certain areas. There are hardly any amber trichomes at the moment.
2. The advice since we can't see them clearly enough
The pocket microscope
Even though your photos are good, nothing replaces a pocket microscope x60 or x100.
The price: It costs about 20 euros online or at any grow shop.
The advantage:
It's the best investment you can make. It allows you to see the color change at the heart of the calyx without struggling with your phone's focus. It's the only way to be 100% sure.
3. My verdict: Patience!
If you cut now, you'll have very "speedy" weed. But if you want a balanced and powerful harvest:
Wait another 10 to 15 days.
Aim for a ratio of 80% milky and 20% amber. That's the standard to get the best of both worlds.
Your pistils (the orange hairs) are already quite brown, which confirms that the end is near, but it's really the color of the trichomes that matters.
The plan moving forward:
Since you're almost there, it's the perfect time to start the flushing (watering only with clear water without nutrients) if you haven't done so already. This will allow the plant to consume its last reserves and have a much better taste.
I hope I could help you. Have a great evening!