The blank space in #1 doesn't bother me. Maybe it's just me but the little girl seems to be looking at something in that direction... which gives me the feeling there is something there, just out of sight... It takes the whole scene out of the borders of the photo... makes it feel larger than it is... Just like the guy on stage is looking in the other direction gives the feeling of a "Bigger Picture" (No pun intended) I work in video production and there is a camera technique which gives the same feeling... Ever notice when there is a "One shot" ...one person in the frame... the compo is mostly to one side... If the person is looking right, you would frame them to the left of the compo... it gives the feeling there is someone there out of frame that the person is talking to (even if no one is there) Ok... I'm babbling! Anyway, I like the shot!

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