sunset

[smusesuse]

Here are two sunset shots I recently took. I really liked the atmosphere which I hope I managed to capture.

I hope you like them, comments are always welcome!

[Akira]

Hi, Susanne, the firs one is a real winner to me!  Thanks for sharing.

[Mike G]

No 2 fo me Suse a cracker!

[smusesuse]

Thank you, Akira and Mike! It's a tie! 

[John Geerts]

Very 'warm' sunsets indeed    I prefer the second one where the kayak gives more depth.

[ColinM]

For me, the second one resonates most.
The sun sets the tone, but it's the limpid ripples & shapes in the water from the canoe's wake that catches my eye.

Nice one Suse

[Lars Hansen]

One more vote for #2. Apart from what has already been said, imo. the elements of the image is better balanced within the frame - the size of the sun, kayak and distant shore etc. and the space around.

[Mike G]

Looks as though the no2 ers have won the day. 

[Akira]

I liked the simple but intriguing geometry with three-part horizontal elements and a big yellowish white circle of the sundisc, somewhat haze atmosphere which gives an overall texture of oil paint, and the small boat that gives a nice sense of perspective to the image.

[smusesuse]

Thank you all for your nice comments, gentlemen! I actually prefer the second shot too, although I think the sun looks nicer in the first one, with the cloud passing through. But the kayak with its trail makes no 2 my favourite.

[Peter Connan]

Makes me wish I could be there!

[Gary]

I love 'em. The huge sun with the deep black boats against the muted colored backdrop is very very nice. The boats make the shot.

[smusesuse]

Makes me wish I could be there!

Peter, yes it was very beautiful. I can only recommend to visit the Croatian islands!

I love 'em. The huge sun with the deep black boats against the muted colored backdrop is very very nice. The boats make the shot.

Gary, thank you! I'm really glad you like them, since I am such a fan of your photos!

Here's another one I took after the sun had set.

[Jørgen Ramskov]

#2 for me as well, the kajak is well placed in the picture. That last one is quite good too but I would probably crop the dish on the left.

[smusesuse]

#2 for me as well, the kajak is well placed in the picture. That last one is quite good too but I would probably crop the dish on the left.

Thanks for the tip, Jørgen! I think I'll do that.