That's exactly why I took the shot at the time, it was a calculated guess that something "Christmassy" would come up. If I have broken the rules then I am sure my alternative is still valid. As far as the leaning church tower I missed that, my mistake.@-Oy- Lol, I too was wondering where @wornish had gotten their time machine from and was wondering if we need to get @Cobra to add "The Doctor" to their title
Most of us old hands had guessed we would probably get festive this week, so that was a decent bit of pre-emptive shooting given you had something in mind.
I like the shot, I like the mix of cold and warm colours, but I would ask if the lean on the church tower was a wise creative choice. I would have applied some straightening.
I'd go for the present shot. The other is ok but as it was taken weeks ago doesn't really meet the challenge for me.