HDR - How can I make this shot better?

[uoptiger5]

This a picture taken at Cannon Beach in Oregon. It was a typically overcast and cold day. I really enjoyed taking this shot and would like ideas about how I can improve the composition, look or any other factors that might make this a more appealing photo.

Camera Sony DSC-HX1
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/1000)
Aperture f/5.6
Focal Length 91.5 mm
ISO Speed 125
Exposure Bias 0 EV
Flash Off, Did not fire
X-Resolution 240 dpi
Y-Resolution 240 dpi
Date and Time (Modified) 2010:08:07 18:12:53
Exposure Program Shutter speed priority AE
Date and Time (Original) 2010:07:05 16:05:18-05:00
Date and Time (Digitized) 2010:07:05 16:05:18
Max Aperture Value 2.8
Metering Mode Multi-segment
Light Source Unknown
Custom Rendered Normal
Exposure Mode Auto
White Balance Auto
Scene Capture Type Standard
Contrast Normal
Saturation Normal
Sharpness Normal
Compression JPEG (old-style)
Viewing Conditions Illuminant Type D50
Measurement Observer CIE 1931
Measurement Flare 0.999%
Measurement Illuminant D65
XMPToolkit Adobe XMP Core 4.2-c020 1.124078, Tue Sep 11 2007 23:21:40
Creator Tool Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Color Transform YCbCr
Flash Return No return detection
Flash Mode Off
Flash Function False
Flash Red Eye Mode False

[cbui81]

I think the only change i would make is to try to change the composition a tiny bit. right now with the rock dead center, it seems like that's the focus rather than the kid. especially with the other rock in the background, my eye seems to go from one rock to the other, rather than moving left to the kid if that makes any sense.

[Krusty79]

I am going to echo cbui81's comments. My eye is drawn to the rocks also. I don't know if you wanted to direct the viewers' eyes to the rock or the child. I don't know if you have already cropped this image, but I think the big rock in the middle of the image dominates it. I usually prefer to have the main subject off-center for landscapes.

[momma2princesses]

I agree...I actually didnt even notice the little kid standing there because the rock is so big and has so much texture....re-composing to make the little man stand out would be helpful

[Joupi]

Well it may be right what u guys think, but i like the photograph because it kinda of make an effect of lonelyness

[edbayani]

if the big rock was not there and the child was at the right, it might look 'lonelier' and since the child will be the only dark subject, he will be the main focus of interest.

[EOBeav]

I love Cannon Beach. :-) I would have moved your boy several feet to his right, and made him the focal point with the big Haystack Rock misted in the background.