Overall red

[ocnsprt]

This is a shot from a few months ago and I am working on new editing techniques for it. I would love to get critiques on the composition itself and the expression in the photo, I am not one to take picture straight on very often, but for some reason I was actually pleased with this shot, just wondering what every thinks. Thanks. Any other comments are welcome.
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Camera: Canon EOS 40D
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
Aperture: f/16.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: -2 EV
Flash: On

[zona5101]

I like the composition, I like the old/faded effect in the color. I even like the lens flare in the top left. I think the lens flare in the bottom right is too much, it looks overdone. (that IS a PP lens flare? yes? - if not nevermind!). It would be nice to see her eyes. Overall very nice capture.

[cruelphotography]

The flare looks very faked, and flare is very cool these days, but not the artifacts you get down on the right there =)

Other than, that I like it. Cool pose, and post prod, if perhaps a bit to red ? Tried it with less red, and more yellow?

[ocnsprt]

thanks for the comments, i will work on the flare, it isnt natural so it can be removed if i re-edit the whole shot. I do have a less red shot, i will post it for reference... thanks again for critiquing

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[PomND]

the red shot is better, has a more fashion photography feel to it.

I really like this, the pose and execution is great. However, the added lens flare ruins it for me. Remove that and it will be great.

[woods]

What about something in between ? I like the red one but it may be better a little less red. Nice composition