My first attempt at a sunset

[WingsOfLovePhoto]

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]

The 1st one is lovely. The gulls around the sun really make it serene. :thumb

[DeeCajun]

lovely !!

[Mazlim]

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]

Awesome contrast in #1!

[Dedalus77]

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]

I really like #2. Nice colors on it and nice crop.

[RuiMLopes]

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]

Nice shots.

Gulf Coast sunsets are the best

[WingsOfLovePhoto]

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]

Like the birds...makes the first pic a winner for me. Awesome.

[dls]

very lovely. i concur with most that #1 with the sun/clouds/waves and gulls is stronger.