What's she thinking?

[verdisQUO]

Ello,

New at photography and I'm trying to put what I'm learning into practice. Well here is a pic of my 1 yr old daughter Janai. I think I over did it with the levels (also trying to wrap my brain around the post processing side of it as well).

Exif:
camera: canon rebel xs
exposure: 1/125
aperture: f/5.0
focal length: 150 mm
iso speed: 800

post processing wise, I've done some sharping and adjusted the levels in GIMP.

First picture here for your praise/slaughter.

Any tips/comments on what to improve on in greatly appreciated.

[kgb224]

I like the glow in the eye.
Outstanding picture captured by you.

[constructivecriticism]

Great photo, indeed, love the difused light. Really, the only change I'd make is to twist around the subject a bit to remove that wall (?) on the right hand side, maybe through in a reflector on the left to highlight a bit more of the eyes.

Best of luck.

[Tiberius]

Yeah, the picture looks great, she's got a very intense look in her eyes. Kinda cute to see on a little lady thins young.

But that grey block of whatever on the right of the frame has to go.

[failte]

Did you say you're new at this?! Beautiful photo.

[JohnnyA]

Very beautiful capture and child...She is thinking. Hey!!! take out the sucky... I wanna Big Mac

[castman]

Very nice photo! I would like to see the wall gone and would like to see more of her head. This is a great start! Keep up the good work!

[verdisQUO]

Thanks all for the words. That grey thing is actually a door she was playing with. I was trying to be careful as far as adjusting the levels and I didn't want to skin to have a red tint to them. The eyes were hard as well. Maybe I should just make another adjustment layer to treat the eyes? In the untreted shot, they are lighter.

[irishmuth]

I think it's a remarkable capture - so very razor sharp! I'm not a huge fan of the composition with the door, but with kids it's so much important to capture their expression. Really great start!