I like the colors - sharp & vibrant. Though, for me at least, the second one is missing something - there doesn't seem to be a clear subject. When I look at it, my eyes just wonder trying to find what they should be focused on.
They relay how it feels to walk through ny, thats for sure -_-
The second one is a bit under exposed, the glares on the cars just barely reach white which is not something natural. You can tell by looking at that guy's hat, then the reflections of the sun in the car.
Otherwise I'd say they are successful in evoking the feeling of frustration walking through there :x man as much as I love that place it sucks.
hahah I really like both of them, I think the second more than the first- traffic is great huh? I do agree that the 2nd is underexposed but the DOF is great
Would you mind sharing your equipment with us? thanks!