If you crop #2 to include just a thin strip of foreground hills, it becomes pretty impressive.
You're probably relatively new to this section of the forum; Without Prejudice was specially designed as a unique space where critique is not welcomed. In other words, people can post images without other people telling them how they might "do it better".
You may, of course, say you like or dislike something or, simply, ignore it, but second-guessing is not wanted.
Just the way this is in this special slot.
Thanks -
Rob C