Really nice portrait shot. The greens in the background are so strong that I think they distract, but that's just my opinion. The capture of the expression is very good. I agree with one of the comments about possibly cropping in closer to really get good impact from the eyes. What a pretty girl!
What beautiful eyes! I might crop this photo to one side or the other to bring more attention to her face - the fence in the background draws your eyes right across her face without stopping. Would like to see more of her hair too - the pretty braids reflect the girliness of the ruffled sleeve and say a lot about her personality - "pink."
I can't pinpoint just exactly why I like this photo so much, but it's probably her eyes. I get the impression that she's a very strong individual, even for one so young. By the way, I personally would much rather see portraits without the cropped top of the head... just me but I thought I'd mention it. (8) Beautiful!
She is a beauty, isn't she. You have captured a very suttle image which brings out her beauty in a special way. I love the detail in her hair and eyes, as well as the wonderful skin tones you've catptured. Very well done. Good Luck! <7>