best pictures for the front cover

Here are shots I chose to consider for my album cover.

I first used this, but I got a feedback from my teacher who said it's not as effective because Robert doesn't look at the camera and we don't know where he's looking.

..So I chose this one, which after adding the effect looked successful:

I also think it's successful it because it follows the rule of thirds, which to be honest I spotted after choosing it (I guess I automatically did it anyway):

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