Well done, it works...
2nd look- Just gets better. Great comp, framed well.
Little girls face blend into the chair behind her, white dot distracts a little, would touch edit it out later. Really tough area with the chairs there, but they do 'echo' the radianting pride. The problems a photojournalist faces. May have lost the 10 by doing it monochrome.
Feel there's an untold story here. I want to know more. 9+
this is a nice photo. i think that the girl's expression clearly demonstrates pride, but the stacked chairs behind her detract from the image somewhat.
This has just a snapshot sense to it. For this to work effectively, I think it needs a more artful presentation. I like the black and white. The stacked chairs behind the girl's head are distracting. Maybe just have her sitting by the mom, or in her lap, gazing up at her - it might evoke more emotion and look more artistic.