I much prefer shots like this to be left as taken. Lines were there, SO WHAT? Lovely shots, I am waiting for a decent sunset to try my hand, we have not had one since I bought the camera.
I wouldnt blame yourself for that
Les
Just now had a play (now that I am home) with a decent monitor and some decent editing software.
Have you considered the idea of cropping some of the bottom to put the horizon on the lower horizontal rule of thirds?[/QUOTE]
Rules are there to be broken. Personally, I think the water adds an awful lot to the overall effect. I would not touch it.
Did you stay around until the pier was under lit (usually just after dusk)