Sunset Composition and Color

[BigScott]

This was my first attempt at a sunset. Unfortunately I got out a little late so I didn't get as many shots as I wanted. I would like a critique on color and composition. I wasn't sure how to place the factory, but I was limited by the angle I could get to, as you can see I'm at a distance. What could I do to improve the shot? What/How could I improve the color overall? I would love to have any suggestions you might offer, related to these questions or anything else. Thank you for your time.

Camera Info
Device: Nikon COOLPIX L100
Focal Length: 50.4mm
Digital Zoom Ratio: 1.00
Converter: None
Focus Mode: AF-C
VR: ON
Exposure
Aperture: F/5.4
Shutter Speed: 1/254.8s
Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto
Exposure Comp.: 0EV
Metering: Matrix
ISO Sensitivity: Auto (ISO 80)

[stevoarnold]

i think the composition is generally pretty good. you have done the right thing by exposing for the sun and letting the foreground become a silhouette.

improvements? I would like to see it zoomed in a little more or perhaps just chop the top and bottom areas off to make it a panorama style shot. this would really bring attention to the nice colours of the sunset

[barabe]

Beautifull sky and colors but there is too much negative space at the bottom that adds nothing to the shot. I would have placed the camera looking a bit higher to capture more sky and less silhouette, also placing the sun and center of attention on the 1/3 botom line.

[montoya]

Originally Posted by stevoarnold

i think the composition is generally pretty good. you have done the right thing by exposing for the sun and letting the foreground become a silhouette.

improvements? I would like to see it zoomed in a little more or perhaps just chop the top and bottom areas off to make it a panorama style shot. this would really bring attention to the nice colours of the sunset

good idea but I don't agree with chopping off the top. The orange tones are great but the sky above the big cloud it's fascinates me the most.

Great shot! I have too agree with the other critics on getting rid of the black area in the bottom.