Sunset--another view

[swmdrayfan]

Here's a different view of the sunset previously posted. 300mm, 1/125@7.1
I waffled on whether or not to crop out the clump of trees on the left. Should they be cropped out?
John

[Liz]

I really like this. The colors are striking. I like the composition - and personally wouldn't crop out any of the trees - or anything else. It's a beautiful shot. That sky is just amazing.

Liz

[srobb]

I would not change a thing, John. Now I want to capture a sunset to with my sunrise. The colors are just popping on this image. Really beautiful shot.

[jar_e]

John,

Good shot, but instead of cropping off the left, I'd crop some of the bottom off personally. Great colors, much better than your other sunset shot.

Well done,

Jared

[Loupey]

Great shot, John.

I like the contrast between the highly detailed/textured branches verses the softer/warmer clouds. I tend to agree with Jared about the bottom. I would even go farther to say that if you cropped it slightly from the top as well to get a more panoramic aspect ratio, it might further enhance that contrast between the two subjects.

Still, a great shot.

[Lava Lamp]

Here's a different view of the sunset previously posted. 300mm, 1/125@7.1
I waffled on whether or not to crop out the clump of trees on the left. Should they be cropped out?
John

Spectacular colors. It might -- emphasize might -- need a little more variation in the trees to make it less of a background needing a subject. Sunsets are tough, 'cause you sometimes just get a wash of nice colors and its kinda "so what?" but your trees balance it out enought to make it a complete picture, I think.