May 06, 2009 3:50am I like this image overall, this could have been a great shot. The pose is casual, your nails are manicured, face is clear and your expression is strong. The thing I don't like about the image is that the background is cluttered, the lighting is a little flat, the top of your head, and your right hand have been cropped off.. You have some real potential; I suggest that you invest some time with some photographers whose work really impresses you and see how much your portfolio improves... I look forward to seeing it grow.