Checkerd Cab and pretty lady

Criticism greatly appreciated as usual. What would you do different?

They look like regular snapshots. Worst time of day to shoot, a white reflector would have helped with the shadows.

yeah they kind of look like a tourist snap shot... no put down of your skills... it just doesn't grab my attention and she doesn't pop...

focus.pocus wrote in post #12622331
yeah they kind of look like a tourist snap shot... no put down of your skills... it just doesn't grab my attention and she doesn't pop...

Thanks guys I understand what you are saying. Not that this makes it anymore then a snapshot just trying to improve my pp. Is the below an improvement or a detriment to the snap shot?

having more background blur would help, but the photo still doesnt do anything for me. having a fake background blur like that could be worse if its not done right.

There is not a lot to grab my attention that keeps my eye on the subject, there is stuff going on in the background.

You have cut her foot off in a couple of shots. The blur may work better if it wasn't so evident where it started and stopped, such as the front of the car.

I agree it looks like snap shots with harsh light. Maybe a different type of treatment altogether? Sepia?

I'm certainly not trying to sounds harsh by any stretch.

The lighting on your subject is not consistent; add a reflector or external lighting as others have said. The lighting on the cab overpowers the subject drawing the attention away, and onto the background that has too much going on.
Perfectly fine for a vacation snapshot however.