Your final version is too red. You've lost the yellows in the flesh tones and now they have no contrast with the background sky. The shadow of the metal piece next to his nose could use a tweak. Since the light is from above, there wouldn't be a shadow on the top edge, and I don't get the white edge at the end...but otherwise it's a great interpretation of the contest goal. GL author.
PS: Good title!

Good concept. I hope all voters look at the hi res to appreciate whay you have done.

I don't mind the (lack of) contrast between the figures and the background sky, but had choosen for another color adjustment. At sunset, the sky turns red when looking into the sun. At that moment when you would look in the opposite direction, the sky will not be that red. But in your image the faces are clearly lit by the sun. Apart from that is a good job!