Something in between maybe? #2 is too cold and has lost the ambience. #1 has to much tungsten and is a little to dark. If you adjust the exposure/brightness you can still keep the warm tone but it will not look to dark.


You´r right, about the "story-telling" aspect. A technical correct image can be quite boring. Ajusting WB, exposure etc. to perfection is not always the solution. A pleasing image is often better than a realistic one.