Interesting concept, but it didn't work for me. I had to scroll to see you - when the photo first appeared, all I saw was the blank white, and it still seemed to take up too much of the photo even realizing what your intent was. Also, I'm not sure why the grey look creeps in at the edges - something in the lighting? - but it's distracting.
If your eyes were in the picture, even just the top half of them, this composition would RULE! Without them, it's hard to make an emotional connection to the photo.
Hi,
Interesting Do. Makes me want to see more. Actually I just caught myself scrolling the mouse up and down to see if there was more. LoL. Nice lighting.
I like it, but would like to see at least your eyes as far as meeting the challenge. I think a portrait should reveal some of the character of the person.