Did you convert this to BW using the channel mixer? it has that unusual quality that the channel mixer can give because it tends to overdo the red channel a bit. It makes the whites too white and the darks too dark (in this picture i lose some detail in the eyes that I'd like to see, but if you lightened it the robe would blow out). I tend to use the greyscale/duotone method and have had some nice results.
Good luck,
Pedro
Looks like a rather reluctant subject! Technically very good work (composition, focus, crop, contrast, etc.). Personally, I'm distracted by the wisp of hair on her forehead.
I'm back for yet another look at this shot. I have been tempted to comment three times but held back. I'm on the fence with this one...lol I will tell you that the eyes are just so wonderful....they are mesmerizing, beautiful and suck the viewer in. Reall a good shot and the softness works well with this. Great light.
The expression, the light, and the skin tone are great. A little overexposed to thte left. IMO, the towel is a take away. It contradicts the softness of the robe. BOL