looks quite inviting for a photo buff.

Very nice. I'm experimenting with a new 500 lens and a TC 1.4 Lots of eagles and water fowl in my neck of the woods but not a lot of winter sun. Will see what happens. Hate cropping my stuff but may have no choice.

Good work! Impressive.

Yes, you are correct about leaving out the most important trait ... they vote. That is scary beyond description!!!

Right on target!!!

You forgot to add: Although, with the exception of limited peripheral vision, their I phones and Smart phones are permanently glued to their foreheads and noses, whereby blocking all forward vision what-so-ever.

Side note - seriously, there is a now a new device on the market for I phone and Smart phone addicts. It is a harness apparatus that straps over and around the head, holding the phone securely in place between the eyes. In addition, newer phones are being updated with the keypads on the backside making texting simple while wearing this device.

Now, how in the hell are these millennials going to walk, jog, or even drive, let alone ride a motorcycle?

Good example of "the Rule of Threes." That shot will never happen in a lifetime. Precious.

like the unedited version ... more luring into the darkness and captivating. More natural. More inviting.

Boring? We always underestimate what a clouded days end might bring. Gorgeous photo and a wall hanger. There were a couple of times that I too was in total amazement after downloading a sunset shot that I thought was going to be a total dud.

Nice work.

Wow! And I mean Wow! Breath-taking. I'd like to know what glass you're putting in front of the camera.

Well, while #1 tends to lead me down the road towards the last curve where something intriguing must certainly lurk around the bend, the image tends to focus (no pun) solely on the road. I lean towards #2. #2 is a better example of "the Rule of Thirds," better composition and balance, DOF, and displays the awaiting destination of a snow-capped mountain range to be discovered and where the road must surely traverse through a snowy covered valley below. Ah, adventure!

#2 takes me on a journey and into the unknown ... And, isn't this a big part of which art and photography portray? The imagination of the mind can be a journey in itself.

Crystal sharp!!! Stunning eyes. Excellent choice for a roomy.

No such thing as luck ... but, you are lucky.

Good shoot'n.