[shuttertalk]

I kinda like this one - I think the subject is interesting. Any suggestions on how to improve this photo?

[StudioJ]

Hmm he doesn't look like a Linux user to me...

[EnglishBob]

The colors are a little subdued, could use warming up a little. I'd also be tempted to crop down to the top of the slope.... oh, and get him to switch to Windoze.

[Cailean]

Her's my take....

[EnglishBob]

THat was kinda what I had in mind, Great minds and all that

[slejhamer]

My attempt, emphasizing the title. Also I think having a bit of the fence on top helps keep the eye from wandering off the page.

Hey when did you add image upload to the forum? Never noticed before.

[rikbrandt]

Here's another way to help the subject stand out from the background.

[shuttertalk]

Thanks everyone! Some creative cropping doews the trick eh? I like the filter suggestiion too, rik!

By the way welcome to Shuttertalk!

[EnglishBob]

I like Slej's selective coloring, though for me I would still lose the fence.

[slejhamer]

Okay, you've changed my mind - the fence must go!

As long as the kid's face ends up at the intersection of thirds...

[Lak]

[peter]

rosy cheeks remind me of the vegemite commercials.,..

[Don Schaeffer]

I like a little sharpening and a little more brittle, contrasty presentation.

--Don