mud fight gone flat?

[sheila3]

canon rebel xs
exposure 1/125
manual mode
f stop f/5.60
ISO 100
no flash

Took this of my daughter during a spontaneous mud fight that erupted. The focus is not great. I think the composition is good. Wondering if it portrays the deviousness that is my daughter? The original had some overexposed areas. I tried fix these areas and sharpen it but maybe made the picture worse? Anyways would love any and all critique. Thanx for looking!

[midnightpro]

I really like this shot. She is looking at something out of frame and you have given the picture space for her to look into. How much of the picure did you crop out? Can you get more space where she is looking into?

[SuperDan]

i agree.
the lighting works for me, although we didnt see the pre... but.. i like the pic and the deviousness

[MzChristine]

Ahhh.. to be that age and only have the fun of the mud and not the clean up! My only opinion is that this will be a great photo to bring out when your daughter is all grown up

[carlyfan]

I love how you have captured her playfulness and fun spirit. Wonderful photo!

[cucurbi]

I like her expression, and how she looks like a frog on her pond. Considering the light and the composition, I'd say it is a very well done picture for a moment that probably didn't last very long.

[sheila3]

Originally Posted by midnightpro

I really like this shot. She is looking at something out of frame and you have given the picture space for her to look into. How much of the picure did you crop out? Can you get more space where she is looking into?

thanx midnight pro! no i'm afraid that is all the space i have on that side. did crop other sides to fix composition. thanx for looking!

[sheila3]

Originally Posted by SuperDan

i agree.
the lighting works for me, although we didnt see the pre... but.. i like the pic and the deviousness

Thnx SuperDan! Appreciate the feedback...thanx for looking!

[sheila3]

Originally Posted by MzChristine

Ahhh.. to be that age and only have the fun of the mud and not the clean up! My only opinion is that this will be a great photo to bring out when your daughter is all grown up

thnx MzChristine! Yes cleanup was tons of fun. And this and many other photos will be pulled out when she is grown. thanx for looking!

[sheila3]

Originally Posted by carlyfan

I love how you have captured her playfulness and fun spirit. Wonderful photo!

Thanx carlyfan! glad you enjoyed it!