White balance is off. I'm not familiar with your camera model, but I would suggest exploring the settings to find out what works and when it's useful. Tip - if the skin is too orange (like in this image), try another setting.
Awkward perspective. Not sure why you opted to shoot from that angle, but it doesn't look nice.
Messy editing on the background. I can clearly see tool marks around her chin and nose.
Overall digital noise from the 400 ISO I suspect. Not many folk like noise of any kind.
Having said all that, I gave your entry a 7 also. I may have been drinking ;)
Sorry I cant help you with why it was scored low, i gave it a 7.
I think 3 things lowered your score, smoking is bad for your score, narrow focal plane and shooting from below. i think all 3 add to the image, but ill bet they annoyed those folks who hand out 1s 2s and 3s
Sorry I cant help you with why it was scored low, i gave it a 7.
I think 3 things lowered your score, smoking is bad for your score, narrow focal plane and shooting from below. i think all 3 add to the image, but ill bet they annoyed those folks who hand out 1s 2s and 3s