I find both images interesting but I think I would find #1 very interesting with a levels adjustment.
I really like #1 - just as it is!
I'm with Kris, lovely photos, both of them but especially #1
Jim,John, I actually did apply some level adjustment but wanted to keep that dreemy look. Please feel free to offer editing suggestions.
Lovely mornings. I'm in the camp of increasing contrast/clarity in the first shot. But IMO the second is the better of the two anyway.
I like them both, I agree with the others about some more PP on #1