This is a much, much better exposure. I think the horizon is too centered, though. I would probably have framed it just about the houses. Do you know about the "Rule of Thirds?" It suggests that you divide your images into a grid with nine boxes. Place your main subject on one of the lines. To do this, the horizon would be much higher or much lower. This would create a much more dynamic composition. When you center your subject the viewer's eye gets trapped in the middle of the image and they aren't able to travel around and get lost in the details. A good composition draws you in and then takes you on a journey through the image. The Rule of Thirds is a very useful tool for creating good compositions.
Thanks for posting the photos. It's a beautiful location. Do you really live there? You're in Great Britain, right? These photos remind me of Maine, or Puget Sound, in Washington State.
Photo-John
Actually, I’m a firm believer in the rule of thirds, most of the time. However, today was a day of testing, and I promise I will make it up to you with better framed photos.
Great Britain is a beautiful place, but I live about five-thousand miles away. Travel across the Atlantic to New Port RI, USA.
