images for review please

[heavanslilangel]

Ive been spending a lot of time trying to capture emotions and personality as well as trying to improve my portrait photography skills.
Here are two ive taken and i would love some feedback if anyone has a few minites.

 

[tirediron]

Review per req:

1. Not overly fussed about this one; it does show emotion, certainly, but I don't "get much" from it. I'd prefer to see the left side a little darker and the right a little brighter; the blown area is really pulling my eye away from her face.

2. This one is rather nice. I'm not a fan of the vignette or the Dutch tilt, but those are personal preferences. I like the exposure and the expression on the child's face. Cute shot.