Crop/framing look ok?

[TBrown00]

I'm curious as to what you guys think of the framing/crop on this picture. Does it look weird to you with the top of the head cut off and the elbow missing? This was taken when my girlfriend and I went to the beach so I unfortunately wasn't concentrating too much on my framing.

There is a little more of the top of the head that has been cropped out due to the 8x10 crop, however I can't go any wider. If I move it up to include more of the head, then she is cut off at the bust line and it looks weird to me. Thanks in advance!

EXIF:
Camera: D700
ISO: 200
Focal length: 200mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Shutter speed: 1/1600

[ccting]

where is the ori?? let me try.. ;D

Basically, my preliminary findings as follow
a) The eye line towards down, so the eye level look ok for me.
b) What is your intention for this picture? face or other parts? If you wish viewer to focus on her face, then use "size" composition. Focus part give 2/3 space, unless other parts are related to the face.. Will the right hand related to her emotion? I think yes, and therefore, I think some space should be given to the hand. Will the bottom part contributes to the topic of image..?

So the requirement of the constraint is 8x10 crop...

I personally dislike the vertical without horizontal support. Perhaps I will rotate a bit the ori and see how it works..Well i will give my perception later after see the ori pic.

[baajero]

It's a beautiful picture and a beautiful model but I don't like the pose... she looks like she's smelling her armpit and feels happy that the deodorant is doing it's job.... great advert I guess

[ajax_andy]

I've got to be honest and say that because of her pose, the way she is lookign down, and the fact her boob is pointing out and seems quite big then my eyes are immediately drawn to her breasts.

Now I know as a man that may just be a natural thing for me but tbh her boob is quite prominent due to her lifting her arm up and it's (the boob that is) position in the photo.

If she'd been looking at the camera then I think it would have changed the complexion of the picture, but as it stands I don't think it achieves what you probably set out to.

As a result the cropping and framing are a little redundant as the image is effected by more important points. However if you do wish for feedback on this i'd say the cropping and framing are very nice, you've filled the frame well and her eyes are in the top 3rd.

It's just a shame my attention is drawn to her large breasts

Maybe a female point of view might be good just to rule out the fact that I'm a little bit pervy

[Weird Girl]

I'm a female and I noticed her boobs right away as well lol. I think it's a nice photo but agree it would be better if she were looking up more.

[Hill Country Hack]

I have to agree with the others. I'm drawn to the bust line instead of the pretty face. I don't mind the down looking eyes as for me I read coynesss. Can you free crop up from the bottom to just where the lower crease/fold from camera upper right to lower left ends? That will get rid of the bust line and showcase the face. The missing elbow doesn't really bother me either.

[ccting]

Originally Posted by ajax_andy

I've got to be honest and say that because of her pose, the way she is lookign down, and the fact her boob is pointing out and seems quite big then my eyes are immediately drawn to her breasts.

Well, i change my statement - it is a good composition for me.. at least most of us stop somewhere for long to appreciate something ... The eye lines, action of right hand and the face emotion strongly lead this to the point of interest.... Great composition.. just the intention is different from normal portrait.. ;D

[ajax_andy]

Originally Posted by Hill Country Hack

I have to agree with the others. I'm drawn to the bust line instead of the pretty face. I don't mind the down looking eyes as for me I read coynesss. Can you free crop up from the bottom to just where the lower crease/fold from camera upper right to lower left ends? That will get rid of the bust line and showcase the face. The missing elbow doesn't really bother me either.

"bust line"

Now that's a much nicer and more refined way of saying "boobs", i'll have to remember that for next time

[Hill Country Hack]

Originally Posted by ajax_andy

"bust line"

Now that's a much nicer and more refined way of saying "boobs", i'll have to remember that for next time

I'm prone to believe you just like saying/typing "boobs".

[TBrown00]

Thanks for everyone's input. Here is a tighter crop that hopefully removes the focus from the bust line. Does this look any better to you guys? I like her expression so I'd like to try and salvage it one way or another