I'm going to be the odd man out - I like the second photo better - much more interesting! I love the feather detail, and although the background is 'busy', the shapes in the background are similiar to the shapes of the feathers, making it intriging to examine and deciper. Although the first photo is good, I spent a lot more time looking at the second photo. It also reminds me of a stereogram or 'stareo' as some call them.