Agree with other posters that both types of images work. One factor that I take into consideration when deciding which type of image to shoot, is the aesthetic of the background. If the scene is pleasing and the colors/light enhance the visual appeal, then I will look for a wider composition that features those qualities. On the other hand, if the scene is cluttered or I really need to isolate the subject to make the image work, I’ll choose a longer focal length and shoot tight.
Two things to watch for when you shoot a tighter compositions are where you are truncating the subject, and your shooting angles/DOF so that you can keep in focus those parts of the subject that you want in focus.