1st has bad shadows and arm out of focus and glare in glasses. I think you need closer up and less distractions. If you have run out of time I would crop in tighter.
hey scott. still that loyal critic. Yes, I haven't been over to the photo critic department n a long while, but have been pretty consistent in the WA. You should go over to my Gallery and tell me what you think. I agree with your comment. Neither where strong captures that I took, so had to deal with what I had. I went with the second one instead anyhow.