Actually a very powerful shot concidering the title! The expression and shadow in the background work excellent! The only reason I didnt give it a ten is because there is really no punch in the tonal range. It really needed better blacks and whites. But still gets a 8 just for the expression! Great job!
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A slighly flat look but the detail is all there to entertain a full observation. The pose is great, the gaze with the double catchlights adds a truly liquid look which enhances. The mouth position, while requiring just a bit more tinal value is nevertheless well accented. The entire image evokes the sensation of the examination of the self and this is where this image excells and yes, the hand positions supports the general effect. Bumping up.