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[jordand]

[Mike Buckley]

Both are very nice! Congratulations!

Photo 1
Nice detail (nuances) in the trees.

Consider eliminating the foreground and and placing the horizon exactly in the middle for a really dramatic composition. For me, the foreground is an additional element that adds confusion to the image.

Notice the narrow rim of bright light where the treetops and sky meet. That could have been the natural light but it is often the result of post-processing. So, eliminate it if the latter is the situation.

Photo 2
What's not to like about it that is within your control? Nothing! On the other hand, if you could have gotten the horse to turn its head a bit toward the camera, that would have resulted in an even stronger image.

[Shadowman]

Nicely captured, 2nd image has a natural vignette effect.

[Mark von Kanel]

Great images Jordan, I like them just the way they are, id like to see mike suggested crop, but i think ill prefer the original.

[Kodiak]

Both are very nice! Congratulations!
Consider eliminating the foreground and and placing the horizon exactly in the middle for a really dramatic composition. For me, the foreground is an additional element that adds confusion to the image.

I will take a distance from this view…

Notice the narrow rim of bright light where the treetops and sky meet. That could have been the natural light but it is often the result of post-processing. So, eliminate it if the latter is the situation.

…but I will agree with Mike on the halo!