Not playing pick up sticks

For my get pushed challenge from Laura @la_photographic - what do you think of black on black?
I couldn't decide which picture I preferred so I posted both.

[Sally Ings]

@la_photographic a different version

[JackieR]

Fabulous!!

[Laura]

Both are great.

[moni kozi]

This is a very cool composition!

[Susan Wakely]

Wow I love your perseverance and creativity.

[LManning (Laura)]

Really creative composition!

[Mags]

They're both great!

[Phil Howcroft]

I prefer this because of where in the frame the pointed ends are

[Lois]

I like both! Very creative black on black!

[Issi Bannerman]

Clever compilation!