i dont agree with your title...nice image, good captured...i really like the expressions of your eyes...dont look at me like that...im melting...good shot..good luck...9
It has a two dimensional feel to it for some reason. I'm not sure why, but the flatness does seem to detract from the image. I don't know how to fix that problem though.
Modest pretension to your title, however the eyes which are what you offer insist it may be so..... Terrific almost fully natural look to your face complemented by the light. A shallow focus is percptable. It is effective, and probably unavoidable and contributes to the candid image.
I think a portrait should reveal some character, or emotion of the model, by showing expression in eyes or other facial features. Did your picture accomplish that? Yes....very expressive eyes
artistic/creativity? fair
Technical? Very good
Overall? I like this. Sharp focus on the eyes makes this stand out. Good job!
What's imperfect? Maybe the light and the focus could be improved a little, perhaps you could have zoomed out a little but all in all I think you have made a nice self-portrait.