Portrait and Light Critique

[ptlola]

I recently got into photography. I haven't had a chance to join conversations on communities such as this one, and so I thought I would let this be my first attempt.

With that said, can I get constructive critiques for the following image? This image was taken by Lake Ontario. I did some edits in Lightroom, mainly noise reduction. I think I overdid it, what do you think?

Thank you.

EXIF info: Exposure 1/80, Aperture F2, ISO 125
Camera: Sony Alpha a33
Lens: Sony 50mm f/1.8 SAM DT Lens

[zona5101]

Hi and welcome. Check out the rules for posting in this forum and then modify your post and we can get you some feedback!

[ptlola]

I have fixed it. Thank you for pointing that out.

[autofocus]

It's nice, but I'd like to see a few changes. She's a little too centered in the frame (see my re-crop below). I'd also like to see a little more of her left side/shoulder in the pose..she looks a little cut off to me. A slight twist of the body would have improved that. However, you are off to a good start..you did pretty good

[zona5101]

first off - beautiful model. you have done a great job of separating her from the background & the choice of background makes it easy to stay focused on the subject. I'll agree with Vinnie about the centered composition. Beautiful capture.

[ptlola]

Thank you for the critiques Vince and Bruce. I will keep that in mind next time.