Brother- Which edit?

Hey guys! First of all, Happy New Year to all! Took this shot of my brother yesterday in Palm Springs. Which edit do you guys think works best? CC please and thanks!

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I like the 2nd one the best.

1st, 2nd, 3rd in that order.

2 for me

Number 1 looks too cool....and i like the deeper contrast in number two over three.

yup 2

2 gets my vote

2 it is then. thanks for input, everyone!

#2 as-is, but possibly #1 if you tighten up the crop.

LeadBalloon wrote in post #11560324
#2 as-is, but possibly #1 if you tighten up the crop.

ok, i'll try that.

def #2

here's a cropped version of #1. also, how would you suggest I alter #3 to improve it?

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Two kind of has that warmth in the photo. I like two the best.

Two with the crop

Here's #2 cropped.

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#2 with the crop