I like this shot very much. The moment captured is fantastic, makes me wonder who's memory she's inhaling.

dreams-dreams
i'd take it wider - want to see more

I like the idea but i feel I want more from it- perhaps if it was a front shot instead of a side view- or larger cropping. I want more of her emotion and I feel it has been cut out. Do you have the original and have you played with the size? just curious.

I think I know what this is supposed to portray, but I agree, that with the tight focus that I want to know more context. This would be perfect if a tear was running down her cheek. As it is, she almost looks like she might be ready to sneeze and I know that is not your intent ;0)

that the ring for validity comes in such a way very beautifully

She was actually sleeping...not sneezing :)

But this is my original, the shot is tight because I wanted to capture more of her face because the area surrounding her (she was sitting in a bus seat) wasn't very interesting.

I appreciate the comments though!

I assumed she was in deep meditative thought... (I guess sleeping isn't too far removed from that.) ;)

Just misses being a great shot - looks too much like she is going to sneeze.

Best,
Jon