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WingsOfLovePhoto
Feb-08-2010, 05:55 PM
New to the landscape forum as I am usually a portrait photographer but really want to get into landscapes! I had the opportunity to take a quick vacation to Naples Florida and experience a gulf coast sunset. There were only 2 not totally cloudy nights so these were taken those 2 days. c/c appreciated.

http://www.wingsoflovephoto.com/photos/784248245_sS3iK-L.jpg

http://www.wingsoflovephoto.com/photos/784248552_kyVeg-L.jpg

thapamd
Feb-08-2010, 05:59 PM
The 1st one is lovely. The gulls around the sun really make it serene. :thumb

DeeCajun
Feb-08-2010, 08:20 PM
lovely !!

Mazlim
Feb-08-2010, 11:43 PM
The first image has a lot of drama! I really like the sky; not sure about that almost middle horizon, but then I don't know if a crop will work as you have some motion in the waves there....

I like the second one as is. :)

leaforte
Feb-08-2010, 11:50 PM
Awesome contrast in #1!

Dedalus77
Feb-09-2010, 01:11 AM
The first shot is definitely stronger, but they are both excellent. I don't see an issue with the not quite middle horizon, it adds something different to the shot imo. What I especially like about the first one is the sense that it is telling a story, this is something I am struggling with in my photography, but you've got it spot on I think.

Zerodog
Feb-09-2010, 04:47 AM
I really like #2. Nice colors on it and nice crop.

RuiMLopes
Feb-09-2010, 04:55 AM
Both beautiful!

A side note: your signature asks what is wrong with you... nothing, I´d say... great bunch of gear! I´m jealous!:thumb

cr8ingwaves
Feb-09-2010, 05:07 AM
Nice shots.

Gulf Coast sunsets are the best

WingsOfLovePhoto
Feb-10-2010, 07:51 PM
Thanks so much for the kind words! I really appreciate them. I can't wait to get back to some warm weather and do some more!

Tharhawk
Feb-10-2010, 08:01 PM
Like the birds...makes the first pic a winner for me. Awesome.

dls
Feb-10-2010, 08:16 PM
very lovely. i concur with most that #1 with the sun/clouds/waves and gulls is stronger.