First sunset attempt

[Renee27]

I was out driving around last night and saw that the sunset was going to be photo worthy, so I raced to a favorite spot. I didn't even have time to get out of the car, but I got 2 good shots, especially for my first time. I know I am only to post 1 pic, but I posted 2 so you could compare.

I would like to know about the composition of each and if in the second one the vapor trails in the sky are interesting or distracting. I would also like to hear any other comments. I only increased the saturation a bit in each.
Thanks.



Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
Exposure 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture f/5.6
Focal Length 55 mm
ISO Speed 100


Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
Exposure 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture f/5.0
Focal Length 40 mm
ISO Speed 100

[bookloveraz]

I like the composition of the second one best, but the vapor trails are distracting... They wouldn't be too hard to ps out though... Great shots!

[Corey Thompson]

I like the colors in the 2nd one better but agree about the vapor trails. I think maybe a bit more grass at the bottom of the photo might be able to add to the interesting factor. As for the first shot, the tree to the far left is barely in the photo. I'd suggest composing the shot to either get the whole tree in the photo or crop it out completely.

[Tito87]

I like the first one.

[adunivan]

I also like the second one better due to color. The vapors are a distraction though. You did a great job.

[Scbnymph]

Originally Posted by bookloveraz

I like the composition of the second one best, but the vapor trails are distracting... They wouldn't be too hard to ps out though... Great shots!

I'm in agreement, the composition of the second one is better (imho) but lose the vapor trails.