Toddler portrait, which crop?

[mandyatm]

The first is the original crop, but when I went to put this on my desktop, I thought the second looked nice too. Which crop is better?

[blsweeney]

They are both so good, but I like the first one better. She's darling. The second one mostly shows what beautiful eyes she has. What you like is what counts.

[FreedomBear]

In taknig the time to absorb your photograph i have come to the decision that foto #1 is a better choice. They are both wonderful but #1 pulls through the innocence of a child. the placement of her hands along with the choice of outfit give more for the eye to enjoy. body language says alot and it flows freely in the 1st pic.

Alex

[den_lim]

What Camera/Lens did you use?
Looks real nice

[Mike T]

Both images are great but the second one for me does all you need - the only focal point is the face and the look is just precious up close and cropped. In the first one the other elements (hands, outfit, background, etc.) make for a nice picture but the second one - for me - is the one that captures her spirit. But as Barb said "What you like is what counts".

[kerwin144]

In my opinion the first one is a great picture and the second one borders on masterpiece.

[Minface]

My vote is with the first one - the hands say a lot there. Beautiful.

[CanonChick]

Both are stunning! Photo # 1 is my choice as well.

[PrimeTime]

I like the second one better, but i think it is cropped a little too tight on the forehead. How about showing one like the second,but with a little more of her head showing.

[windrider86]

first gets my vote all the way. For me, the combination of the placement of her hands and her expression make this a total package!