"The GREAT LAKE HURON" in a quiet mood

D700
HDR
If indeed you do enjoy these pics, what version best ?

The first one is my fav here JJJ. I like the colour tones in it the most. Very solemn.

Hey thanks Iggy. I actually like the second, more pastel version myself ! This was a CS5 HDR attempt ! - jimmy Oh, I don't know how those pesky birds got in there again !

That first one gets my vote Jimmy...what a beautiful shot!

The second one with the blue line of water between the lake and the horizon. Very nice set.

For me the first photo works better too - my eye preferes the more saturated colours.

nice image Jimmy, I'd go with the tones of version 1.

I think those birds are 'storking' you...

Very nice images on both Jimmy, but have to agree on first being my fave also.

Well thank you Lisa, Peter, MoinMoin, Richard and Hillbillygirl. I am partial to the second pastel version myself. Yes Richard the birds are "storking" me, haha.
To me the birds anchor the picture and make it work for me. My wife Marianne hates the birds ! ! Any thoughts. Don't worry my feelings won't be hurt if you hate the birds too!
Thanks again for all the comments - jimmy

I like both but lean towards the first- mostly due to the texture of the sand. In all honesty- I think the shot would be stronger without the birds. :)