Eric why do you choose that one. Just wondering why you respond more to that one. Tim
The tree in the upper left balances the hillside of blossoms nicely but keeps my attention on the flowers.
The second image is similar, but with the tree being a bit larger and the nice cloud, I guess I felt the combination of tree and cloud were drawing a bit too much attention away from the flowery hillside.
Just a gut feeling, not suggesting that the first is "better" in any absolute sense. These are all lovely, and you always have a way of bringing out the beauty of the seasons.
-Eric