Two similar pictures but still different

[MissHoneychurch]

I prefer version one, what do you think?

Version 1


Version 2

[Stevenmarc]

1. I'd go with a version 3

Love the DOF of the first version and the content of the page on the right in the second version

[alfredo]

2. I like the composition of the second.

[Stevenmarc]

4. There's more

Visual interest in the second, I agree, add the shallow DOF of the first one to it and you have the best of both images.

[alfredo]

5. I like it the way it is. The items in the background add

context.

[Mira]

3. I am very fond of number two. It is complete to the observer.

Not only that, I can read it. LOL

[Mz Pip]

6. Version 2 for me

I think I like it better because more of it is in focus. The out of focus parts of the first one kind of overwhelm the eye for me.

[postatomic]

7. 1

No contest. 2 is cliche'. 1 is interesting. Creative.

Are those your books? My SO would have a bookgasm if she had those.

[bluedigger]

8. Clearly number two.

Number one makes me want to clean my glasses.:shrug:

[Elfin Yeti]

9. Great images...

...but I especially like the second one.