Moved to Pano forum as it is HDR and a Pano (2:1 ratio).
Totally agree on the sky crop. I like how you framed the FG as the shore forms a nice arc that frames and anchors the image. I probably would have included a bit more on right so tree was not right at the edge.
Hey Michael,
See you found it OK.....and did a really nice job with the color from the smoke. I thought you were going to get more clouds......but you handled the few nicely. Colors look a bit jacked up .....but I like them in this case....nice curve to the shore line too.