I'm surprised to see where this photo landed. I voted it an 8. The eyes are incredible! Your model holds a private intensity which you captured beautifully. IMHO...you were robbed on this score.
gorgeous portrait sue ... love everything about it ... great composition, great natural look and i love the expression.. the colouring is just perfect ... his eyes and his hair ... an extremely beautiful lookin guy!!! ... i reckon this should've done heaps better ...