Junior air hostess

Hi, John-

You captured a superb subject with a really beautiful expression. I'd like to know more about the circumstance and the "story" behind this picture.

I think your crop is good, and to be honest, things like the white panel on the top-left and the black microphone (?) at the bottom don't bother me at all. We are getting too used to post-process wizards just cloning things out and making pictures look unrealistically antiseptic.

The only thing that I may do differently (subjective, of course) is tone the saturation down a bit, and perhaps find a way to soften the white of her scarf, although not being too close to her face, it is not too much of a problem. Also, there is a faint artifact just between her chin and her shoulder.

Your depth of field throws her beautifully in the foreground, and makes her fresh features stand out more. Overall, I really like this candid portrait. 

Thanks Tom for your interest & comments.She is on stage being interviewed & is a mascot for the airline sponsor of the 'fashions awards' at  family day at the horse races.I may have overdone the contrast which has bleached out her head scarf but enriched the tone of her complextion.  Regards  John