city Options

[Smarmosaur]

obviously inspired by my love of the city.
all three photos are in new york city. credit to Scott Murphy and Patrick Batchelder
I originally wanted it to be a smallish header for a layout, but sort of turned out as a big one. I spruced up the text (it took me three hours to get simulate pressure to work) by adding the city skyline to the c in city, and adding the glowy lines. originally, only the blue one was there and I thought it wasn't enough. then I added the red one and now it feels like too much.
anyways. opinions/suggestions?

thumbed.

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number twooo:

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