Uhm, i understand that it wasn't rated high since the essential thing that is missing is a background. If she were to be in a lake or something, it would give it more character.
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The black background doesn't bother me at all. I think it fits this type of image very well. A lake in the background might have distracted the viewer from the main points of the shot. She might be sitting in space, maybe just a few sparkles of light may help fill up the black space if you wanted to do so. Great shot as is :)
Holy Crap! How the h*ll did you accomplish this? I assume that there is more than one shot involved... I can't wait to read your step by step instructions (please provid them!). Outstanding image. I'm still voting, but this is the best I've seen thusfar...