At the gate

I want to hear your opinion.

Who cant we like a picture like that with such a similing subject. I maybe would have try cropping the hand out of the picture, but still 6/7

I know, this hand disturb a bit. But nothing is perfect.

I wouldn't CROP the hand out, I'd clone it out. I think cropping might affect the balance negatively for my taste :-). However, an excellent shot (and I *like* a smiling face :-D).

I'm normally a "no crop" guy, but were it my image (which it's not ) I might crop out that hand at the bottom - I find that it only distracts from the rest of the photo. Other than that, EXTREMELY strong photo. Great geometry with the door and window, perfect exposure, perfectly charming face/expression (I love nice candid smiles). Just about nothing wrong with this one - even with the hand I still have to give it 6-6. Thanks!! Best photo I've seen today!