What kind of filters did you use? I find them both excellent photos! One could say that the 2nd needed a little bit more space for the ground (rule of 3rds) but I always enjoy a nice clear sky
Hans, In my novice opinion, I think the grass is overdone, but the background is wonderful in the first picture. I can not comment on the second shot, b/c I like it so much (I guess that is a comment).
Hans I like it ,but would use a gradiant in photoshop. have it fade to clear from top to bottom. select color with dropper in cs, then click Fill Layer>color burn> select gradiant. you will need to adjust opacity to taste.
