"Top Model" 1 © Javier Salmones

Critique, please. Thanks

It's a good photo. Yet she doesn't grab me. Very good technically though.

Did you do any shooting without the hat? I would love to see that face framed with just hair. And if it were a hat, I'd be happier with a yellow straw with a multi-colored fiesta like band. (Gut reactions, but that is acceptable kind, huh?)GS

Javier, the model is exquisite. I have had a lot of trouble using hats as props. Most of the time I fail. Once in a while I feel it adds to the portrait. I like the Model 2 (your other) very much more, with the exception of the out of focus rock on the right. Next time have a plant handy to move in front of distracting rocks. Having a model off center is good, even very good and I will have to remember that in my hobby portraits. Good luck. Gerry