White Horizons Series

I just recently came across contemporary photographer Michael G. Zimmerer.  I like a number of his portfolios particularly his "white horizon" and "still  life." I hope to do a series of white horizons of my own.  Here are two of mine that I like, one done from a previous photo and one I specifically went out to photograph.
I adjusted the original photos in photo shop to make the horizons less visible.  I have posted the before and after of each.  Comments about the photos and which you prefer will be appreciated.