Wolfgang, Good to know your opinion, my personal preference as well. That second version was shot a couple days later with my camera on tripod, lifted high up by my right hand while mobile phone with remote control app in my left hand in hope to get more of that crane exposed. Unfortunately it was moved further away so my effort was not paying off. Because of the evening sun illuminating foreground I opted this composition. This it how sometimes compromises needed...
Jack, I'm glad yo had time to visit my gallery. I must confess this particular scene triggered me to work on composition in spirit of very talented photographer Denis Cherim, who presents his work in Instagram but has own site as well. By scrolling downwards his coincidence project uncovers brilliant examples what a true eagle eye manages to capture at right moment, on perfect POV. You may notice how the tops of black sections of pipes positions on horizon and bottom edge of the smaller sign, but I failed to place the right hand post perfectly in center between the posts of that smaller one in left-right direction. By the way I seems to me that you have not noticed my two previous uploads... Anyway your visit and words are highly appreciated as usual.
Jack, you were there at the just right moment to capture this gem.
EDIT: I just happened to read previous comments and had to say I really look forward to your book, something I have wanted from you in many years. Will that be published as on-demand book... we'll see...
Where ever there is a bicycle there is sooner or later you, dear Jack, too. This one grabbed my attention instantly, mixture of elements in good harmony if I may say so.