To crop or not to crop...

[SmallFry]

That is the question! I sent this photo to a friend and she printed it without the book. She said her expression was what she liked. So, what do you think? Is the book distracting or is this a matter of taste?

#1

#2 (crop)

The pic focus isn't the greatest. I was having a frustrating day with my new Fuji s9100.

 

[JenR]

For me, the book is distracting. I'd say crop it!!

 

[lesliechelle]

I'm liking the photo WITH the book.

 

[photo monkey]

I say with the book, it adds to the photo.

 

[DRodgers]

Its better without the book only because it looks like a snap shot with the book it defiantly shows the photo was taken when she looked up from reading.