Landscape redo

I had a few pictures I liked besides the one I posted. I posted my Husband, and a friends choice. This one was my first choice. Turns out when I went to crop it the barn is at an intersection and the sky is only 1/3 of the photo so I didn’t crop. Is this more of what you had in mind to those that said less sky, and use the rule of thirds? Also someone said try it in black and white. I did, it seemed kind of bland so I tried my hand at adding only a little color to the sun. How did I do?IMG_5620 IMG_5620=1

Landscape Photo 101

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I really liked this until I looked at other submissions for landscape. Another area I need help with. Just when I think I am getting better at this whole photography thing  something comes up to say I need to work harder. This photo says I need to work harder. Don’t get me wrong I am not having a pity party here I just know this picture is not what it could and should be.All advice, tips and feed back is welcome and wanted.