I like the first one best because of the lighting. Makes the image seem softer. I also like it better because the scene seems "fuller". I agree with bsteph that more of the candies should have their slogans showing. And yeah, those really are some nasty candies. Hard as diamonds. Chalky. And the slogans are dumb. But it's a good symbol of Valentine's Day. It's amazing what we do in the name of tradition!