New in Retouching Need from advice

[andy_bul]

Hi there, I want to know what you think about my work. I'll be happy for any advice.

Original image http://www.flickr.com/photos/azcumbria/4903079924/

post http://www.flickr.com/photos/azcumbria/4897770141/

Thanks
Andy

[Flora]

Hi Andy,

welcome to RetouchPRO!!!

I love the 'cropping' and the B&W idea .... but, personally, I found the whole composition a bit too dark ... the little girl didn't really 'jump' to my eyes ... she seems a bit lost against the overwhelming wall background.

Parts of the shadows seem to be solid black blocks.

I'm more into restorations rather than retouching, so take my critique with a pinch of salt ...

I'm moving your Thread to the Critiques Forum.

[andy_bul]

Thanks Flora!

[Flora]

You are very welcome!!!