Linda From Maine wrote:
Agree with first two respondents about the impact of #1.
#2 I see as an excellent example of light and shadow adding to - or fully being the reason for the photo's success. We are drawn to the intrigue of who, what, when, where and why!!
Linda, I had to take another look at #2 to determine the features of the image that could have elicited your comment.
In a general sense it simply fortifies the well known fact that every individual has a unique way of seeing things which is always interesting. Thanks for expressing your impressions!