Tell ya what ... I would LOVE to see this exact image with DEEP DOF ... It is a beautiful shot ... I am one of those ones who think it is a bit TOO artsy fartsy but I think it was an excellent treatment for the Acronym challenge.
One of my top picks, I'm disappointed to see it place so low. The "freakiness" of the photo that seemed to turn some of your commenters off is precisely what draws me to it. Beautifully done - just perhaps too much art for the stock-loving DPC crowd.
Very nice capture. It is just a little too shallow for my taste (mainly just the left eye). I do like the shallow DOF and soft focus though. You did very well selectively sharpening the hair. Wonderful low key portrait.
Even though her eyes are a little strange, I voted high for lighting, composition, color. Sepia tones & soft focus work well here. Being super picky, I would've toned down the highlighting on the side of the face a bit.
I recognize her but can't remember. Wonderful shot. Still trying to figure out the acronym. No points off, just wondering what it stands for. OH OH - shallow DOF. DUH - I'm dumb and you're brilliant.