Desert Sunset, Oman

[russel73]

Hi
This photo was taken on the way to Salalah in Oman. The place is completely barren except for the trees near the mosque. I selected F5.6 by mistake but since there was nothing else for miles around I guess it didn't make any difference. Should've had someone walking towards the mosque to add some foreground interest.

I have adjusted the levels a bit and removed some plastic bags from the foreground.

Guys, what do you think about the composition? Is the sky too bright (the part above the building) or should I tone it down a bit?

Please let me know your thoughts, critiques, comments, etc. etc. Thanks in advance.

Camera Canon EOS 450D, 18-55 EFS Lens
Taken at 1840 Hrs
Aperture F/5.6
Exposure 1/40Sec.
ISO - 200
Focul Length 49mm.
No Tripod

[cyber3d]

Interesting. But, my only critique would be to have shot it further back (or may be with a wider lens) to convey the fact of its being the only things out there. Isolate it. I'm liking images that are subtle or subdued, lately.

[russel73]

Thanks @cyber3d, appreciate your comment.