is that on gum? and i dont think knowing its on a ledge rather than the ground matters one way other other. id go with the first.
my eye wanders in both...I dono why. I personally don't think it makes much impact as art...but if you have a purpose for it...that's great. If you like it, that's also great. I just don't like it. Hope to see more from you, though!
They both look really gray to me. Maybe up the contrast a bit? Agree with spiffybeth - doesn't make much difference to me knowing its on a ledge.
I don't agree, show more of the edge of the ledge...lol Lower the camera angle, get just a little more depth of field. Just my 2 cents.
Try that same contrast change on everything except the butt. And it possible, re-shoot getting more of the ledge in the shot to provide some reference and perspective.