Portrait of a little girl - Yay or Nay?

Tell me why you like or dislike this! I see flaws in all of my photos so I like to let a fresh set of eyes take a look. I went on a nature hike with a friend and her daughter and brought the camera to shoot whatever. I tend to shoot more landscapes but I am really starting to like people too. Especially kids! Thank you for looking!

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Can you crop it differently so that she has room in front of her?

tmoore323 wrote in post #15927712
Can you crop it differently so that she has room in front of her?

I thought about it but I went for the original crop. Feel free to mess with it.

Wish I could, but my editing system is down but in the original is there anymore room?

I'll have to check when I get home! I believe there was some but I took the shot in portrait orientation.

Here is a quick edit with tmoore323 idea

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I like it to a point. I wish her eyes (eye?) were open, and because she's looking down, I keep expecting there to be something on the ground in front of her, but there isn't. Not that there has to be a secondary subject, but my brain keeps thinking something is missing.

KirkS518 wrote in post #15928192
I like it to a point. I wish her eyes (eye?) were open, and because she's looking down, I keep expecting there to be something on the ground in front of her, but there isn't. Not that there has to be a secondary subject, but my brain keeps thinking something is missing.

I agree. The eyes are one of the things that bug me and one of the reasons I posted the photo. I was wondering what other people would say without my acknowledgement. My own personal excuse to that is that this photo is "in the moment". But its just an excuse

Thanks six3onei I do think it helps the photo.

Keeping the eyes closed you get the feeling of dreaming. You have surprise this moment very nice .

I admit the edit is better BUT I still would still not consider this worth keeping..the eyes shut while walking in what seems an awkward profile pose s/b reason enough but the harsh background seals it.

Spike44 wrote in post #15928503
I admit the edit is better BUT I still would still not consider this worth keeping..the eyes shut while walking in what seems an awkward profile pose s/b reason enough but the harsh background seals it.

Good stuff! You dont think this could be considered high key?

I just hope that some day I will be able to pics like this! That is an outstanding pic in my eyes!

mrbubbles wrote in post #15928553
Good stuff! You dont think this could be considered high key?

Brandon..... yes, you probably could consider it high key. If I wanted it high key however, I would go all the way...like this:

Spike44 wrote in post #15929114
Brandon..... yes, you probably could consider it high key. If I wanted it high key however, I would go all the way...like this:

I know you suggested binning the photo, but with this edit, I'd probably print and hang it.

eyes must be open.