Two Seemples - minor PP differences - C&C Appreciated.

[Daysleeper40]

Taken at Beale Park this sunday past. I have tried two slightly different approaches with the PP - first one a bit more contrasty. Would appreciate feedback on either shot and which you prefer of the two:

1.

Meerkat 2 by Daysleeper40, on Flickr

2.

Meerkat 1 by Daysleeper40, on Flickr

I prefer the first personally but it's always good to get someone elses opinion. I find that the more I look at shots as I'm processing the less able I am to decide whats looks better :bonk:

 

[On the Huh]

Difficult,,,,,,,,,but I prefer#2. Mainly for the kat's face is brighter and clearer and prefer the bg.

 

[HopefulM]

I agree - no 2 is more pleasing on the eye

 

[TinySpark]

number 2 for me, great shot!!

 

[Goody13]

Number 1 for me, and a second vote for number 1 from the other half. We both prefer the more contrasty image with the darker background framing.

 

[Daysleeper40]

Thanks for the feedback all - a bit of a split decision

I'd agree about the clearer face in #2 but I still think I prefer the BG in #1. Might have another crack at the PP and try to combine the two...