Wonder what makes it a good landscape photo...

[anniehun]

...so I keep trying... These two were taken the same day and location, just before and after the sun came UP (yay, finally made it out there at dawn... Wonder what you think... Thanks for viewing.

From Simply DAWN

From Simply DAWN

[Hayward Taylor]

Hi Annie - they're both excellent images ... I like the first becuase of the silhouette and the mist in the background really adds beauty to the image ..

[SamFTracey]

I think they're both wonderful! I agree that the mist and colors make the first one very dramatic. Great job! (And kudos for making it there so early in the day!)

[jofrost]

Both great shots ...but , I have to go with the misty one also .

TFS,
-John

[Mpow]

I'm with the others, the mist and the colors in the first one get my vote. Both are great, but the first one "grabs" me more.

[vimalkv]

Annie, these are excellent shots....Both afre beautiful but love the first one...Excellent composition and lighting...TFS

[ratnendu]

nice shots...TFS

[genielamb]

Definately the first. The mist adds an air of intrigue and you are captivated by what you think you can see but are not sure. The branch serves to anchor the entire scene and keep you focused. To me the first falls into the category of 'photograph', something a photographer with a great eye would take. AWESOME

The second, while a great photograph is rather ordinary and seems more of a 'snapshot' variety. Something anyone with a camera will snap a photo of.

Just an FYI, you have a few dust bunnies that need to be taken out of your images before printing. To prevent them showing in future photos I suggest having your lens and possibly sensor cleaned.

[anniehun]

Again I learned ALOT from your comments and from you Guys, thanks for that!! Have a great day wherever you are and whatever you do (whatever pics you shoot today