Same boats - two paintings

These are two watercolours of the same scene - sailboats early in the morning on the Chesapeake Bay. I prefer the second one. Both versions however started as 11x15, but have been cropped to the most appealing composition. I prefer the second one.

Misty Morning I, 7 x 10 inches, 2008 Watercolour

Misty Morning II, 11x12 inches, 2008 Watercolour.I find all paintings of this sort of thing very difficult. The mistiness is easily ruined in watercolours. If you don't get the sky and mist right the first time, you won't get it at all.