help me determine the correct tone..

[t0olbox]

this one on top is the recent one i made..

i lost the copy of this old one underneath that's why i made a new one..


please help me determine which one is better so i can correct my eyes and learn which one is the right tone for a picture..coz my eyes are oof, maybe coz i'm a newbie..hehe..thank you in advance..

[ghmass]

The second one is pretty much it. The color, light and contrast are more pleasing.

[Jheri]

I agree, I think the second one is much more pleasing.

[t0olbox]

thanks guys..

[sdphil]

absolutely #2 is the right tone

[Darth Marty]

Another vote for Number 2, just far more pleasing in the eye, Number 1 is way too flat and dull.

[jiminyClickit]

tOolbox, Welcome

With that amount of bright background, the girl is nearly overpowered. Consider darkening the background separately on a layer, then you can lighten her a little, so that your subject is now clear.

[t0olbox]

wow!! thanks jiminy..

[jiminyClickit]

tOolbox, You're most welcome

My pleasure (and good practice!). It's all about what kind of look you're going for. Your solutions are fine, I just saw that third one as favoring the little one.

[ingulita]

I still like your second one more cute face