I didn't look to see who advised you, but it seems good advice and draws the eye more to the horizon and the important elements. A really fine revision of a lovely shot.
Terrific sunrise, Sandi! I like both shots. I liked the symmetry in the first one between the sky and reflections in the water. I like the saturated colors in this one, which give the scene more punch, but the blue seems little too vivid. The orange and yellow are great. The cropping in this photo makes the sky less important and gives this picture a different look. Both images are great.