Vertical compositions, aspect ratios and exposure blending with Nik HDR Efex Pro. 

Hi Ian. That is a great location. i preferred the second edit with the original aspect ratio. I enjoyed watching the process of exposure blending and the Nik Collection and luminosity masks did a good job, I am in agreement about using HDR at the realistic settings. Your beautiful image was worth getting up early for. Have a good start to your week.