Which crop?

[Hartzler]

I prefer the closer crop. If it were my wedding or an event I attended, I might have more of an attachment to seeing the full glass, but I like the colors and lines in the closer crop, it has more of an abstract feel. Both are very nice and I do think if you can bring a bit more 'pop' to the image, it would be an improvement.

[janeqb]

Do you prefer the first close crop as opposed to the second one? So it needs even more pop, huh? Okay. I'll work on it some more. The more I increase the levels and curves, the more grain it produces (especially in the bokeh). I can smooth it out some, but each time I do, it looses some depth. Do you know what I mean? Thanks so much!

[In The Moment]

I just wanted to say that my preference is still for the crop showing the entire glass but if I had to choose one of the closer crops than I would choose the 2nd close crop you posted (the one that you edited and posted again).

[janeqb]

Thanks.

[Espenhh]

WOW, I love the first photo! The bokeh is really beautiful - seeing shots like this is just the reason I got myself a DSLR! =)

Don't crop it, you just lose so much beauty.

[bblaich]

I personally like the first photo best. Not only do you see the entire glass and beautiful colors, but the reflection of the colors off of the table top. Wonderful photos!