Each time dawn appears, the mystery is there in its entirety.

[okmqaz42]

Each time dawn appears, the mystery is there in its entirety. -Rene Daumal

Here is a couple I shot this morning, any opinions would be appreciated.
1.

Broadmeadow Estuary Dawn by okmqaz42, on Flickr
2.

Broadmeadow Estuary Sunrise by okmqaz42, on Flickr
Broadmeadow Estuary Sunrise by okmqaz42, on Flickr
3.

Broadmeadow Estuary Sunrise Swan by okmqaz42, on Flickr

[Bambi]

Hi the okmqaz42 (interesting handle by the way )

I love #1- the dark land and the pastel water and sky really work for me. I like the way the shore curves through the bottom and is matched by the jet trails. I also like how the land from the left converges to the land on the right. I think the exposure, sharpness and colour are right on.
#2. I like the soft feel and the crop on this. but it's not level and that's bugging me. It's tilting down to the right.
#3. very nice. the swan is a nice touch and the colour is rich. you can get the feel of quietness that must have been there that morning. there's a bit of noise but it's not too bad.

[okmqaz42]

Hi Bambi, thanks for the feedback, I have straightened number 2 now, once you pointed it out it was all I could see! Funny story behind the noise on number 3- Camera was set to ISO 2000! i had been taking pictures in a very dark Pub on Friday night and forgot to change it back to something more sensible. The lesson here is always *always* check your settings...

[Mad Aussie]

Bambi's picked anything I would mentioned ... which is very little on very good photos like these.

[Bambi]

Bambi's picked anything I would mentioned ... which is very little on very good photos like these.

I feel like you should refer to me as 'grasshopper'

[asnow]

Got nothing to add. Bambi has summed it up well.

[okmqaz42]

Thanks everyone.