New lense first sunset

[djg05478]

I picked up a new lense a couple weeks back and I haven't had any time to give it a spin. I don't usually chase sunsets but we're in the darkest part of the year here in the Eastern US and this was the open time slot for photos. I can't wait to have some time during real daylight and something interesting to shoot.

So this is my 17-55 2.8 on my D90. Whole new world for me. Previous to this lense, shortest lense I have is 35mm.

I left the photo a bit under exposed because I like the silhouette ish appearance of the trees and the dog and the woman on the bench. There's some cropping - ugh alright - there's some significant cropping, but I was working fast and I was pre occupied that the woman on the bench was going to get freaked out that I was taking pictures of her.

Saturation and vibrance were pleasing to me on my icky (cheap and uncalibrated) monitor.

C&C welcome

[terrib]

Debbie, the photo is not showing for me. Anyone else see it?

[Melkus]

I can't see it

[djg05478]

Now? I repasted the link. I can see it. I use the BB code from my CIC album.

[terrib]

There it is! And a nice one too. I like the line of the trees so I like the way you cropped it. And, of course, you gotta love those sunset colors.

[rawill]

One less tree on the right of the picture would make it better for me, but very nice.

[Melkus]

Looks good to me

[djg05478]

Thanks all