A very good study. I wish the instrument was more in focus. Still, one of the best in the challenge.
I need the ear in this shot, but I'm afraid that people first will look at the eye. I wish the ear was more emphasized...
Maybe it's better the way the ear is, because, once you find it after spending time looking, you get your reward.
And, I hope you don't mind if I ask for a female model for the next try of this shot.
I originally gave this a 6, but on coming back to it, I really like the placement of the eye and the lighting on the face. I would have liked this even more with a little better forcus on the violin. 7