Is there a major difference between these photos of myself??

[Bluesman89]

I'd appreciate some opinions on this.

 

By coincidence the angles/poses are similar in these pics. Simply put, all I need to know is which of these two photos I look better/more attractive in.

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Also the first photo is one year old, while the second is recent, so some physical change may have occurred.

 

Thank you.

[FathomFear]

I would go with the first one. It has much better lighting. As far as looks/features go, you look pretty much the same. The only "pro" to the second picture is that you look a little happier and less stern. A well lit version of the second one with a similar expression would probably be ideal.

 

Although to be honest I am still a fan of that pic that you had in your profile quite a while ago, with you in the park wearing sunglasses. You should post that one too and ask for opinions. Wouldn't surprise me if it wins.

[JonasWaingaro]

Second one. You look softer and nicer. In the first photo you have your nostrils flared out and look, quite frankly, angry. Like a dude looking for a fight. Have you tried a third maybe smiling?

[Frippy83]

The second one is more honest - go with that one. You look like a bit of a tough guy in the 1st one.

[Bluesman89]

Thank you for the opinions shared so far guys. Yes, I realize my expression is one of the major differences.

 

FathomFear, that is essentially what I need to know. That I don't look like a different person in the second pic (and I'd appreciate more thoughts on this).. I am not very fond of the second one, as I dislike what the lighting did. I think in general though, I have grown to prefer how I look in motion/on video while in a good light..

 

Frippy, can you elaborate on what you mean by 'more honest'?

[Liraele]

The lighting is better in the first, which to me at least makes it more appealing.

 

Though I think you should try a third with a smile, like someone else said. Even a smirk.... like you have an inside joke.

 

Kinda came to mind "U mad bro?" but I think that's the gamer geek in me. Heard that WAAAAY too many times.

[Alezia]

I can't see either

[abitbroken]

The links are dead for me too. I would always go with a more recent photo if you are using it for a dating site.

[BiCurious2011]

Yup, he must've taken the pics down already. Put 'em back up if you want more opinions.