I like this one better, I think because there's more foreground. Also like seeing the mountains in the background. More interest here for me, & a beautiful scene.
Both beautiful but this one gives us the scene. Mountains, the lovely blue water and softness. The light on the rocks on the other one is lovely but the flare is too strong, I think, and takes away from the shot.
I prefer this one, not because of sun flare(or lack of it) but just because I like this composition better. And, for some reason, with this one I find myself wondering what is around the bend in the river and in the other one not so much.
Love them both - but this is my favorite - I seem to feel that wonderful early morning great-to-be-alive feeling here stronger - that mist and the lighting really play more of a role here for me. This is just breathtaking.