Portulacaria afra (front options)

I haven't done anything with this tree in awhile so its getting a make over and a re-pot. So I did a partial defoliation to re-work the structure and before I remove any large limbs I thought I would get some opinion's and thoughts on a front.
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I think the second photo looks best, but when taking pictures to pick a front, get down to eye level with the plant, photos from above like that make it difficult to see the branches and trunk properly

I like the first photo better.

How's your big raintree doing?

Have a great weekend!!!
Sam