This seems stronger somehow. I'm not sure why but it seems gutsier than the first approach to printing. Looks Great. I relly like how the backgroung is fading brighter.
Scenes like this are appealing - the gateway draws the viewer into the image.
Examining this on-line is a problem. My sense is that the image is too busy - that may be a consequence of the compression that is needed in on-line representation and seeing a real print might change the conclusion.