Sun Set

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• gondox (1011)
• [2008-01-09 6:17]
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Hi Sandeep!
I'll describe what I liked and did not like in your shot, trying to help to improve. Please keep that in mind :)
You did a quite good work with the sunset. You chose a nice pov, that allows us to see this nice color transition. The color are very nice in your shot.
A bit higher from the left side crane is a spot, witch I assume could be a spot on your sensor. If that is the case you can either clean it, but first read some articles about sensor cleaning. The other option is to do post processing on it, you can "mask" it out if you wish. Lightroom has an option for it, but photoshop, gimp or other software have tools that can help.
Sharpness is not the best in your shot, try working with a bigger dof (depth of field) next time. In such light conditions you can use a smaller aperture (for ex. f/8) and a slower shutter with it. Use Aperture priority AE (Av) or manual mode to keep aperture on the desired value. If lighting is poor, AF doesn't work so well, use MF on your lens. In the lower left corner a little green spot will appear if focused, or if the light is too low for that to work you should go after your eyes :)
If lighting is so poor that a too slow shutter speed would be set, set a higher ISO speed.
Abut post processing: I would underexpose darks in a situation like this, or adjust darks down to leave just the silhouettes of the horizon.
Always try to keep the horizon horizontal, only in special "artistic" situations does it look good to be rotated.
If posting to TN try avoiding civilization.
And every time it's possible write a note about your post. Many people are interested in information, for example on the location in a case of a landscape.
Wov, that's about all.
I really hope I didn't hurt you with this, I just wanted to help as you asked.
This doesn't mean I don't like your picture, if that was the case I didn't spent the time on a detailed critique. I think you have the eyes, (though not easy to tell on only one shot) and I think you should keep on shooting and posting! Most people here are very helpful, always feel free to ask!
I also posted a quick workshop version of your photo, trying to show things I was talking about. I hope I could help.
I wish you very good times here on TN!

Best wishes,
Andor