The second one is more interesting to look at, and I wouldn't know about the effects, sorry. I'm just full of blending/erasing on Corel Paint Shop Pro. EDIT: and it has 11 days left, so I have limited time to make all the siggies I want.
The first one is like most of your work. It's good :D The second one is mind bogglingz because of it's style and sleekness. I'll have to go for v2. That sig just inspired me to make a new siggeh.
very simple, but simple is good sometimes. The second one I think is better then the first but I don't make sigs and I'm no expert.
Rating graphics is pointless, TBK. =\ I don't like this one at all, honestly. The light is absent, hardly any focal, and the border is huge--take it down. Also, V1 > V2. Create more depth/flow. Now. D: You can do much better than this, mate.
Yes, it is. But I wanted to see what people thought rate wise I guess? Anyways, thanks for your comment.