@Mallory I’m in team larger pic. More focus on the MC and that negative space in the smaller image is drawing more attention to the top football helmet (which is kind of dead space). The tighter shot in the larger image feels more streamlined and focused.
@simonitropunk ish. I can see the fingers but without clear shapes, it’s tough. Maybe a more overt illustration of a gripping hand and some sand escaping through the fingers (just a bit) might help. Either way, dialogue explaining what we’re seeing can add the right context.

She’s a bit hangry right now.