Don't mean to diminish this good photo, but not yet up to DPC standards. It does have an energy and a freshness I like very much. Keep working at it, you have a talent I'd like to see more of.
I keep alternating between liking this pic and disliking it. I think that a little backlighting on her hair would have made it feel more well-rounded. I do very much like the colors.
Interesting composition, the colours of her outfit really help lift her out of the shot from the dreary doors. I almost like the lighting, just a touch more light in her face ... or maybe just her hair out of her eyes
• Composition: good
• Originality: yes as regards to background
• Meets the challenge: n/a
• Wow Factor to a certain extent as it shows the joy of being 17 and still loving horses.
• Technical: would have prefered it to be more level
• Exposure a little under exposed
• Focus good
• Overal Score: 7