Returning for comment. DOF is excellent and makes this shot. Composition is very strong, and this image has tons of depth. Black and white was a good choice. Overall, a very good image that should do very well. Good luck in the challenge!
Great creativity and originality with this photograph. The choice of B&W is good and really seems fitting for the mysteriousness of your composition. Very well done!
Lovely DOF. The cropping at the top I don't like as much. Maybe crop a bit tighter so you don't get the eye sockets or include them in the shot. As is it makes her look a little evil looking or maybe that was your intent? :)
Nie portrait and different too. I think the choice on where to crop at the top doesn't quite work - the shadows of her eye sockets distract me at the edge of the frame there. The rose bud focal point is interesting - it gives a story to the picture. Black and white works well.
Interesting shot. Very crisp, nice light and tonal range, and the shallow depth of field works well, too. I find the fact that her face is "cut off" right at her eyes a bit disturbing, but it's a creative, interesting shot.
Ouch.. Great shot. It is as if the rose is a sabre being wielded. I really like the presentation here. Rose in focus, and the arm extended, almost fending the veiwer off, leading back to the face with a rather stern look. It's an ace shot.