GLANCE

fair critiques and ratings are welcome

unfair ones are probably unavoidable ;-)

Hi Andreas, I like the composition of this image and there seems to be a good rapport between photographer and subject. The effect is spoilt, however, by the poor depth of field. It would have worked much better for me, I think, if the eyes had been equally sharp. Kind regards, Margo.

sharpness on both eyes would have worked too but completely different in this case
its meant to be so short in depth

I love the way her curls go out of the frame on the right side . It would be better both eyes were in focus

"It would be better both eyes were in focus "

No!

But why do you think so?

Before I read the other comments I felt also that I would like this photo better if both eyes were focused. I wasn't going to comment because it is probably a personal thing. But since you asked the question it made me pause and wonder why I would like it better if both were focused. I think it is because not only is that eye in focus but so is the mouth to a certain extent. I guess that since the mouth is somewhat focused, my eye wants to see both eyes focused or somewhat focused. Conversally, if the left eye was the only thing focused I would probably be comfortable too. But the sharp hair around the left eye breaks that. this is all conjecture of course since i am imagining what the photo would look like with various parts sharp. And a great part of my opinion has to do with "comfort" which may not be your intent at all.

Thanks for asking why cause it makes one think a bit.