There is something that is so endearing with this post. It is natural, it is pure .....the two subjects fit right into the beauty surrounding them but most of all I love the connection of the two with the photographer....giving a very comfortable feel. As far as the technical elements of this photo go it is well done however, I would take your burn brush and brush in that very white blow out on the tree by the little girl's leg. I see you do have photographic information there (just tilt the screen and you will see it too)....so it will burn in easily HOWEVER, I don't think that is allowed with these contests....but OK to do when you go to frame this image!

And the gun behind them on the wall completes the story! Nice entry.