I really admire folk for trying different things and sharing ideas. Shot one is a good go but it comes together well in the second for sure. Nice work.
I can see what you were trying to do in No1, however, it doesn't work for me. Possibly a wider view? No2 is better.
I was thinking to myself looking at the first shot it could do with being more focused on the leafs, then I scrolled down and bingo. Good spot and shot.