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Maria, interesting image.  I like the colors, subject and background.  A couple suggestions.  First, I'd straighten it a little, it looks like the camersa was tilted just a bit (it could also be that the angle between the camera and the buildings just makes the background appear slanted).  Second, you caught the subject half in sunlight and half in shade.  If you have the luxury of timing better, all of one or the other would give better overall lighting and exposure.  Also, I like the idea of the traditional costumes with the background.  In this case you've got some distractions with the people on right and the in the background.  Again, framing and timing would help. You get to some very interesting places - I like viewing your images. Thanks for sharing.