Linda From Maine wrote:
The square crop of #2 is more appealing for me; I think because it contains, creates a sense of order, of all the colors and lines. My eye stays in the boundaries more easily. Oh, and also no one element dominates in size like it does in #1.
A lovely study, though perhaps more impact if part of a series? Your attention to details and "small stuff" (such as the shots you posted to Steve's happiness thread) is inspiring!
I actually did take series of these, here is another.