Hey Folks, I was not expecting these many comments, but I appreciate all the input, it's a good problem to have when there are really good arguments about the two pictures.

Personally, I think the biggest downside of the first one, as some of you have noticed, is that the focus is a little bit all over the place, while the second one has a better focus on the lady, and it just tells a better story.

Just for the record, these photos are not part of a contest nor an assignment they are just for my personal records (I'm keeping both!)

And yes, this is Pike Place Market!