Black and White

2 is great, the shadows are rich and textured. Very evocative. 1 is overerexposed at the top and doesn't have the same feel, although maybe you were going for something different?

 

I really like #2 with the backlighting.:thumbup: It looks very mysterious and spooky.

 

Great shots. I think I'd crop the top 1/4 or 1/3 out of both, so that it was just tree trunks and shadows, no foliage.

 

Hm, I never thought of that. Thanks!