Sunset in Brunei

[Mos]

These photos were taken with a D90 with an 18-105mm lens. First photo was shot at ISO400, 24mm, f/11, 1/60. Second photo was shot at ISO400,24mm,f/11,1/80. Please do provide constructive critiques to help me improve on my photography skills! Thank you!

[hminx]

Good to see you here Mos.
I think too much of the image is taken up with the black foliage silhouette, this blankets what I take to be a very nice sunset scene. I suspect a couple of steps forward would have taken you through that gap and the sun set would have expanded out.

[Ptax]

I agree with hminx that the black is too much. Would love to see more of the sunset. I do like the inclusion of the swimmers/waders (or are they old dock pilings) in the 2nd pic.

[Mos]

Those are waders in the 2nd photo, my aim of the 2nd photo was not so much the sunset but using the tree and fern as a frame for the people. Thanks for the critiques!