Comment by graphicfunk: Returning for comment:
A good and convincing character study with great lighting to accent the subject. All apsects of a good image are very well met. Great clarity and good composition. Bumping up.
Comment by cghubbell: There is a detached quality to this image, which I believe creates a barrier to the subject's essence. You have captured yourself with good technical detail, but there is an element of personality / emotion which fell short. I think it might be improved with more eye contact, or at a minimum getting the leftmost eye unobstraucted by nose & glasses frame.