I know exactly what you both mean!! I don't know why I always thought the subject should be in the center. I agree that it makes the image look more interesting when the subject is off center. And in Miss Sony's case the image should be more contrasty. There is not enough contrast with the background. Too much of the same value.
This is good stuff!
So miss Sony, what kind of camera do you use? I assume a Sony camera. Never really heard much about Sony cameras, if that's what you're using. How do you like it?
-Christopher