did you use a ND ? Nice shot, I think current comp the vertical, but if you added a little more foreground then landscape would reign.
I have to agree with Mr Thorhammer. The portrait is better only because of the lack of foreground in the landscape shot. But I can see where the sun is that you didn't have much choice. Both very nice photos tho
ooooh I like the portrait version. Would also like to see some sort of something in the foreground but as is is good because my eye is still drawn to the sun, like it should. great job! good comparison! cat