Puddle on the stree is well intentioned. Its a bit dark, which causes some detail loss, but the reflection has the making of a really interesting photo. I might consider cropping out some of the sidewalk.
#2. Critique wise, there is nothing really interesting about this photo. Its too dark, lacks detail and and identifiable subject matter. The crop does not flatter this shot.
I hope you don't mind Don, I modified the image a litte as an experiment. So here is a little slant on your picture.
And here is the grassy one
Hey interesting photo, Don! I really like the reflection of the clouds - they come out quite strong in the puddle. Well done!
Thanks for your suggestions guys. A tighter crop might work.
The grass picture works better when it is larger. I am using it in a stretched out form as my current wallpaper. lol.