Sunsets from the Adirondack Mountains (CC welcome!)

[irishguy0224]

I am lucky enough where i live to enjoy the Adirondack mountains with just a short (4 hour drive). Every year my wife and i go there for the 4th of July. This year gave us some wonderful sunsets! Here are two shots from my trip this year. Constructive Criticism welcomed!

 

[rokvi]

The branches or reflection or weeds or whatever, at the bottom of this picture are a distraction. Without that, they would be great shots!
Particularly the second for the colours, not sure about the composition.

Just my 2 cents.

 

[DaPOPO]

The yellow behind the branches in the foreground is worth the branches. Both are beautiful shots.

 

[irishguy0224]

thanks for both opinions!!!