Sorry...reversed order on those photos.....you may note the height of the windows....that is the side I plan on having my lathe bench on and I got them high because I like my bench high so I don't have to stoop to turn.....I like lots of light so those will help!
Those windows are awesome Larry. They should give you more light than skylights.
Although, ya could always open the skylights so ya wouldn't bump ur head.