Well, the hair in front of the face and the shadow just works perfect. I wouldn't touch it. That's one of the main punches of the shot I believe. The only thing that bugs me about this shot is the shadow of the hair on the wall, and the change of light on the right side of the window... Anyways, cool shot.
I like, this does express a feeling, people are so much more interesting than things. I am (assuming) this is a B&W and I also think it definetly is in line with challange it is apparent things a white or light weather there B&W or not...Nice job.
The effects of those shadow stripes are always very interesting. I like how it works here and the look on the face is interesting. But the shadow is distracting.
This is very nice indeed. Too bad about the shadows.... they tend to detract from the photo, particularly that portion covering the right shoulder. This is my highest scoring pic so far.... I will be back........