I like both pics, but especially the first one. It's cool when you can look at a pic and actually think about what was taking place right then. ie...What are they talking about? A little ribbing going on maybe? Or how they all saw that HUGE bolder in the trail and just missed it... Nice Shots!
i think they both look great, but i do see what u mean about the weard tone to it, but not bad, and personally i see what u mean^^^^^ except i would have said it about the seciond pic, not the first, but that is me.
Were you developing the shots yourself?? If so there are so many ways to chance tone and contrast and well just about anything to make the print look how you want it to. Have you ever tried action shots with a manual?