I think that the composition could be improved for thsi shot. If your focal point is near the center of the photograph, it should either be dead-center or not near the center at all IMHO.
This is a nice picture but seems a little noisy....high ISO? The exposure seems a bit hot outside. I like the falloff towards the back of the head. Very nice.
Nice crisp image, wonderfull tonal range, lighting and fits the challenge perfectly. I just don't feel this shot is interesting enough to separate it from the rest of the pack. It looks to be your average shot here on DPC. Not that average here is a bd place to be at all. Technicaly perfect just laks apeal.