High Key Portrait

I wanted to see if I could do anything different with the high key shot I took.
Fooled around with processing and was still not really pleased - but it is better than original I think.
Which do you prefer?

[Wendy]

Here is another attempt with the same picture, Lianna @kiwinanna.
I did try to improve it a bit with processing .......

[Liana Bull]

@farmreporter I like the white background better in this one actually. He is smiling so maybe not acceptable for a passport photo - way too friendly! LOL

[Joan Robillard]

I like the color better

[David]

This one has a more remote feel - one step towards being more arty?