Hey Shawn,(posted 8804 days ago)I have to disagree with John or you on this one. I don't like the new cropping. If I was to make any sort of cropping, I would go for a tight head and shoulder portrait format.
I don't mind the snap shot feeling (candid) the shot portrays. In fact, I think it is what makes this shot special as I have told you before. I think Kathryn has such a nice profile, both face and figure, that I think the perspective you chose was a wise one.
If I have one thing to complain about the photo, I think it is too forced, as mentioned by another response above. I don't think you will find too many people sitting like that. It kinda contradicts with the facial expression, if you know what I mean.