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Originally Posted by B..

First one.

The second one is also soft around the eyes. If the second was telling a story that needed such softness, that could work, except I don't see any such story with the second one. When I see soft portraits that I like, generally the eyes are still in sharp focus.

I agree with this comment about the eyes not being in focus. One thing I find a little disconcerting about the first one, and it is definitely not the composition, but more the "texture/ marks" on the face. This may be freckles, but it is hard to tell. Did you sharpen this photo? If so, maybe it is over-sharpened? Just curious. Having said this, I do like the first one the best, though!