Both are very nice images, Waymond. While I don't think the trees are too much of a distraction, the bright light on the left side of the frame is. However, it is still an outstanding image regardless.
ifaynshteyn wrote:
#2 is a winner! I even like the curvature/distortion in the shot. Great exposure control.
ifaynshteyn, thank you for you comment! Are you talking about the curvature/distortion of the street below? If so, the cool thing is - its actually curved in real life! I did have to do some distortion control in PP for the ferry building and horizon.
I like the second image as well. The first image is nice, with the exception of the area on the left as mentioned by others, but the second image is the money shot.