Excellent examples of what is the purpose of the shot. As commented above #1 is probably much better for ID purposes but #2 is a much more interesting photo with much better composition.
The only thing I sometimes wonder about is would anyone hang #2 on their wall ?. ie I suspect #1 would be more useful for any publishing purposes.
It all comes down to why you took the shot.
I do the same thing- try to take shots with at least reasonable composition but try to get an ID from them and you are told they are not a good angle
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In the end think it comes down to the personal pleasure it gives you in making the capture rather than what is the photo for - doesn't actually have to be for anything.
Brian V.