Agree with previous comment regarding number one. However, with a straighten and a crop to just about the roofline of the two buildings, the chairs seem to be more of a focal point again (Might also be worth considering the removal of the lamp-post behind them).
Lighting wise, I think it works very well.
Number two, once straightened is far better compositionally. They're both well exposed and nice and sharp, so overall a good attempt.