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Hi:

I would like to submit these two photos for Istock consideration; they were edited with Lightroom 3 and Photoshop. Would appreciate any feedback.

http://a1.vox.com/6a0110163028b5860c0137e0047599860e-pi
http://a3.vox.com/6a0110163028b5860c0137e0047573860e-pi

Thank you in advance.

I use Nikon D50 with Tamron 200mm lens.

Too much noise and the images aren't sharp (I can't tell if it's because the shots are handheld or because of the lens)

Especially the second image doesn't have a straight horizon, it should be rotated.

Sunset photos are difficult to get accepted (or sold), and these are not spectacular, too much distracting elements.

Using ISO 800/900 won't have helped either !!   Try and keep it down to 100 or near as possible !