I like both #25 and #26 - can't decide between them yet. #26 does look more like an eye from a distance. The shadow is good. You'll stay in first place unless something new and extraordinary comes in. Thanks!
I toned down the gradients here and cleaned up the eye and moved the shadow underneath. I think this is a much cleaner version. I am really enjoying this project. Unique and different so I want to come up with something great! Look forward to your feedback. thanks.
I like the new pupil gradients and the shadow underneath in #34 and #35, but I don't really like the dark ring around the eye. The fade to a white inner ring on #25 and #26 makes the pupil stand out better.