Have you bathed in sand before you took this one? You are one hardy Brad, aren't you? I like it --- haven't seen the other, though, I must admit.
I like it. Nevertheless, despite the contrast, this one looks a bit flat, not very three-dimensional. It looks like rough surface but flat features.
eh, i liked the first one more. this one sort of feels like its supposed to look like an old photo but doesnt quite hit the mark