Final approach: Which one?

[jblaschke]

The other week my wife had a conference up in the Dallas area, and our hotel turned out to be right in the landing path of DFW airport. American Airlines--along with a few others that weren't immediately recognizable--were a regular sight overhead all weekend. I couldn't resist the opportunity, and ended up taking far too many shots. The two following are two of my favorites. I think the second is a better shot, with better colors and a better reflection from the setting sun, but the first is better framed (no crop) and much sharper. The third shot is just to give context to the first two (which I shot from the roof). I've never shot airliners before, so any C&C and assorted advice would be very welcome.

No. 1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3023/2726111589_57b2b14552.jpg

No. 2
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3165/2726112003_724aac7d66.jpg

No. 3
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3224/2727377826_2c072336e4.jpg

[Anke]

I think the first one is really nice, it has the nicer sun reflection. The glint of the front wheel is nice too.

[RCoulter]

I think the first one is really nice, it has the nicer sun reflection. The glint of the front wheel is nice too.

+1 It stand out more. Nice work:D

[FlyingPhotog]

+ another 1 for #1.

Good shot!

[jblaschke]

Thanks for the input, guys. I've been out of town for the past week and haven't had a chance to check in. I'm not ignoring you. :)

Hopefully, I'll have some new stuff to share in the next few days...

[3Turner]

I like #2...and #3 is a great change from a typical aviation shot.

[DealsGapCobra]

I like #2