sunrise never ceases to amaze - open for critique

[ptk86]

came back with another couple of shots from the other day . did not have time to set up , I was in a hurry .

1.are the colors okay ? especially the reddish clouds ?
2.I can't really decide wich one is better. I like them both , that's the reason I uploaded them both.
3. any other critique is welcome

Exif data on 1st pic
Camera Canon EOS 400D Digital
Exposure 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture f/5.6
Focal Length 18 mm
ISO Speed 400
Exposure Bias +2/3 EV
Flash Off, Did not fire

1.


Exif data on 2nd pic
Camera Canon EOS 400D Digital
Exposure 0.017 sec (1/60)
Aperture f/5.0
Focal Length 18 mm
ISO Speed 400
Exposure Bias +2/3 EV
Flash Off, Did not fire

2.

[Jonbar18]

You should really only post one picture.


That being said, I like #2 a lot more for many reasons.
landscapes naturally (almost always) look better in landscape
In #1, the top of the sky looks a normal greyish colour, so it takes away some of the mood
The posts in 2 make great lines leading straight to the horizon

[semcio]

And I kina like both of them. But the second one a little bit more.

Portrait format for landscapes isn't always a bad thing. And here the poles on the left are a great feature. And the ground section takes just a little too much space IMHO. I would love more sky here.

And the second one just gets rid of all the problems of the first one and adds a few great leading lines closing the photograph from the other side. And there is more of the sky.

Conclusion: sometimes portrait format is better for landscapes, but not this time

All the best