What would I do with a kazillion dollars? Develop a landscape camera that exclusively shoots 2x1 format.
So I may be slightly biased to the format, but that second image is an utter masterpiece for a lot of other reasons as well.
It's minimal, but with a lot of interest. It's tranquil and evocative. It's nature as a temple of contemplation, it's zen in Japan.
You captured it well.