Coffee & Smile at the Diner - Critique Please

[SemiDrunk]

 

[photo_joe]

To me it just seems like the skin is over exposed.

 

[SemiDrunk]

That was mostly the effect I was going for. The face didn't seem to stick out as much the other way. Interested to see if others think it ruins the picture.

 

[katerolla]

IMO, subject too bright, background too dark, cropped to tight, should have left the top of her hair and bottom of her hand

 

[shortpants]

I think it has potential, you caught a nice expression. Did you bump up the contrast in PP? It's just too much IMO. Shadows are too black, highlights blown out.

 

[MReid]

Looks like a fun snapshot. Caught a nice expression.
Face is fine, try a larger f-stop next time.

 

[KenC]

A nice shot, but I agree the subject is a little too bright. I'm OK with the dark background and even the tight crop, although I think it needs to be tight on the sides as well. Also, darken that light on the left above her right hand so it doesn't compete with the subject.