This was in my top four -- I am surprised to see this in 24th. Looks like a theme in the comments is some didn't like the processing, but I beg to differ. It is unconventional but it drew me in.
Thankyou Mark! That's worth more than votes. :o)
It's almost exactly as I hoped. It got a bit funky on output from LR as 16bit to DPC format...which I wish I could figure out...any tips on that I'm always anxious to learn. LOL.
This was in my top four -- I am surprised to see this in 24th. Looks like a theme in the comments is some didn't like the processing, but I beg to differ. It is unconventional but it drew me in.
She doesn't look too thrilled to have her photo taken but that may be the look you are after. She may just be like me and not enjoy being in front of the camera. Composition, lighting etc seems very good to me. I think it will do well and I would be surprised if not in the top 10.
Great shot and crop, however I'm not sure about the processing. I get the feeling that she is not quite as old as this portrait makes her look like. But I'm not sure so I will refrain from giving you a score. Sorry, probably not very helpful.