Not feeling the first version. For the second version, overall its nice but there aren't really any effects or qualities that really jump out. Nothing's really all that unique. The image you used I don't think was really that great quality to begin with, sorry. Overally, I'd give it a 7.5/10.
great work tng i like both of the walls alot. as nkwu said the overexposure or whatever looks tight.
i think the first one is a tad better in my book because i think the white background makes the detail on jerome look better. And also i think the dropsahdow adds another good effect there.
i really like your work and i dont mean to keep telling you that. its just like in your work you got at it. good job.