Not your slick professional model. Not your over noise-reduced image. But a superb photo which conveys a sense of personality, intelligence, a keen sense of debate, and an unwillingness to compromise on principles. Among my top picks this challenge. Hope it ribbons.
I like this dramatic lighting. I think there is too much darkness at the top, possibly needed some cropping. Love the way you caught the light in your subjects eye. Well done.
Abit dark, but again it might wel be my monitor. I feel the shadow from the hat should have just been a half a cm higher above the left eye. Me and my growing pickiness. 6
There is a greenish cast to her skin that is bothersome and since this is advanced editing, it would have been nice if you would have evened the skin tones out. I like the portrait a lot otherwise.
If this were sharper I would give it a ten. I love the look, the lighting, and the skin tones. Good luck in the challenge....and tell your model she looks very regal to me :-)