Marvelous textures and clarity; I like your choice of a close crop, and the background is neutral enough to work. The tonal range here is wonderful, with neither blown hightlights or overly deep shadows; lovely job - the focus is excellent too. I like the faint toning as well. Excellent job.
I love the look and feel of this shot. The black and white tonal range is excellent. good texture in the hair. 10 in my books. I hope this ribbons good luck.
This makes me think. It makes no difference what it makes me think just the fact that it did makes it a great photo Very well done and one of the best I have seen so far. (10)