Silhouette

[Kinjo]

My attempt on using framing under tree shades. Please let me know what you think! Thanks!

[lee kivi]

Let me be the first to remind you to check the rules for posting (exif data, etc).
As for the pic, I don't feel you acheived what the title suggested. In the first shot you have her dead center which makes me think she is the main subject. So why can I see her clothing but not her face?
For a setting like this I think I would have had her leaning on the bike (following the rule of thirds), looking out over the water, silhouetted. To me having a silhouette facing the camera is a conflict of interest.

[windrider86]

Please be sure to read the guidelines at the top of each page and include the information they ask for. Thanks

[Kinjo]

it would not be possible to include exif info as i took it with a cell phone

Thanks for composition critiques, I'll need that to keep improving. I'm learning, actually only a few days of getting into learning basics of photography. My Canon 550D just arrived this afternoon and I'll post relevant exif info next time.

[windrider86]

Just an fyi for next time, try ask something specific. As in what you may be wanting help with. Perhaps composition, lighting settings anything.............................

[Kinjo]

Thank you for clarifying windrider86. Yes, I guess I was specifically asking for critiques on framing and composition of the provided picture. How can I improve it to be more pleasing, where and what I did wrong, and what did I did right?

[MrJones]

like Lee said, either go with full silhouette or go with fully visible face. you can't go in between.
another things that is distracting is the bicycle at the bottom.
I think this photo would have worked way better with fill flash to show her face.