Thanks for all the encouragement Carol - it is appreciated!

Rick

Superb composition Rick ~ you are going the right way with your equipment. HDR or NOT. I like the colours and composition in both versions. The sky is more noticeable in this one and does give the image more balance I think. Also, you are not going out of the picture to the brightest point anymore. but caution advised so you don't make the sky the subject - unless you intend that of course :)
Cheers! Carol

Great this details and color

Yes Chris - it is a matter of taste - I apprerciate your opinion.

Thanks,

Rick

Sorry Rick, but I prefer your version without HDRI post processing.
It's my point of view.
De gustibus non est disputandum.
Best regards !
Krzysiek