I like the first version and, even if ment to be explanatory only, the last one posted.
There is a huge, nearly overwhelming amount of (leave) detail unveiled in the fine contrast gradation in the first pic.
Contrast has just the right balance not to make the branches and limbs stand out too prominent.
Looking at the pic the gaze soon starts moving through the details.
The shiny translucent light gives it a certain unrealness.
The fisheye bend of the main branch helps earthing the gaze at the house in the background where the eye comes to a rest.
At least for some time, there is no real steadiness here.
Very interesting but not a pic that calms my sensory neurons.
The last one does.
It is a sensory relief.
Nice, simple story: reduced number of elements, illumination by the clouds light dome,
easy to focus on the house in the background which is the only man made object in a lot of nature,
spectators view goes from shadow to light,
2 gatekeeper trees just allow fo the view, the asymetry is following the pointing limb.
Dimished overall lighting and contrast are providing a disimpassioned impression.
A documentary with a story, something I can fall for easily.
