The first one is really well done, great natural color with the sky and the green of the landscape.
I have to say that for this shot, having the main focal point as big as a volcano fits right in frame perfectly, the angle of the slope shows how immense it really is. And although we all like to measure up rule of thirds by habit.. I agree it can be applied here in a few places.
Very impressive shot Dai, Cropping a little bit of the sky out might make the peak even more majestic. It's an interesting shot to critque, because it's so unique
I like my deep blue skies, and I liked seeing the peak , so number two which is clearer and easier to view is not as meaningful for me.
Strickly a amatuer, but I know how picts make me feel
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