I think the first is much better, the second one is still too dark in the back ground. In the first one you have black back ground where it matters. Maybe some advanced work with back ground extraction may produce a better image.
At the end of the day, produce an image
you are happy with. You are in this hobby to please yourself, not others. Take all the constructive criticism onboard still as it will help you get better. No one single person is right, especially with narrow band.
Cheers and clears.
