Re-edit

As per the suggestion of @darylo, I cropped out the light behind her head. Plus, I made more adjustments. After posting this, I cropped out the reflection in the left bottom. When I take photos for the church, they ask us not to crop them, so I sometimes overlook that!
Original: https://365project.org/danette/365/2018-01-14

[Danette Thompson]

@darylo I re-edited the photo.

[Daryl O'Hare]

@danette This is a fantastic edit and really accentuates the emotion and delivery of her singing. The bonus bokeh also shows up, not as a distraction, but as a warm embrace of the talented young woman! Bravo!

Why can't you crop photos for the church?

[Danette Thompson]

@darylo I think they like to be able to use them for various formats. The extra margin gives more flexibility. Thanks for the comments!!

[Louise & Ken]

Powerful image, Danette!

[Paul]

I like both edits 😊

[GaryW]

I am prone to crop closely as this one is...and I like it. But I like the other better because I can "see" the lights and that effect is more dramatic to me.

[Henri Russell]

This is good too. But t think I prefer the first one best. All in the eye of the beholder.

[Chris K]

great crop. My eyes now stay on the singer's face

[Cindy McFarland]

I like this cropped shot much better. Beautiful! Fav.

[Islandgirl]

Love this one!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Lovely shot and tones.

[Taffy]

Much improved -- really brings our eye in on the singer.

[Granagringa]

Much more effective with the crop! Beautiful lighting!

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Great crop. Fav!