Are these edits bad?

Basically, I don't think the shots are that spectacular from a composition standpoint, but I really am trying to find my way with finding "that look" that so many people seem to do so well. Sometimes I think I am close, yet still so far away. Are these edits horrendous? I don't want my boy to look like a walking corpse, but I may have done that.

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These are terrible!

JK! I like them both. The faded colors give it that unique look

Ha..that was funny, I was like, "Wow, these guys really let you have it over in the critique corner".

Thanks, Not sure what I'm really after, just want to make sure I'm not sharing ridiculous stuff. I'm a total wanna be at this point!

I like them..I like the Cool look

I like them too, especially the second one. I think the first one would be better if his hair didn't blend in with the hotspot next to his head.

Agree with fish plus try not to get him so close to the edge of the shot on the left, #1 - you need more space between the arm and the edge.