Look at the Sunset!

I had initially intended to comment, based upon a superficial view of the thumbnail, that this stuck me as "unbalanced" with respect to dynamic range.

However, now having really looked at it, with the luminance of the water reflections extending over to the extreme right edge, the relative negative space created by the conifer works for me, especially in that the two fishermen are looking in the opposite direction.

What I see in this, apart from the sheer visual beauty of the composition and its colors, is really an existential statement about how we are all in this temporary cusp of existence, fishing is a good metaphor for it, some of us with the sun setting, yet enjoying the moment; while passing from light into darkness.

That's my feeling, anyway, realizing that we all see and interpret these images through templates that come from our present circumstances.

A really wonderful man enjoying nature shot Wayne. The colors are beautiful, the canoe is very well lined up with the setting sun, and the fact that the men are looking back at the sun is just perfect.

Oh, what a place to be to view a sunset. . . I like the way you captured the other boaters also enjoying the view. The haze certainly helped you get a nice sun ball shot. Nice comp and colors. My one thought would be to crop up a bit from the bottom so more attention is focused on the men and the sun and less on the bright sun path in the water. Lovely image, Wayne!

beautiful scene, Wayne. Is there a halo around the men? It might be an illusion too.

Thanks everyone.
JOHN, Yes, fishing can often be a good metaphor for almost anything, as can light and darkness.
CAROLYN. Yes, a good place indeed, and I forgot to mention the place; it's Lake Lila, in an Adirondack wilderness area, which means no motors allowed, and a bit of a rough hike just to get a canoe to the lake. I love it.
ROB, The apparent halo around the parts of the paddlers and some of the vegetation seems to be from the hazy back-lit conditions (where one layer is backed by a more distant layer lit from behind; and where the Sun creates rim lighting around a shady subject. Not sure if these subjects are "shady" or if my processing made them look "holy" because I have not seen the original file in five years. Guess it's time to look at it again!

You've captured a very nice scene. I think I'd crop it a bit for a somewhat tighter framing. Also, as Rob mentioned, I see some "technical" issues like halos and JPG artefacts, particularly in the large version. If you still have the original file, having another look at that one may be worthwile.

Lovely look at these two admiring the setting sun, Wayne, with great colors in both the water and the sky. Funny, I notice the halo most along the tree between the sun and the canoe and it looks likely to be a processing artifact that can be fixed. It's a beautiful picture, well worth fixing.