Thanks for the comment. I think people were looking for something more outgoing or original. I think this was a little boring in some eyes. But in mine, I like it.
I'm not a fan of the 'centered' subject/object but this is working better then most. The conversion is good and I'm not seeing any weird green or yellowish colors that sometimes happen nor is there any grain/noise. I think the focus could be a little sharper. But, 'kind'? Are you sure? Nobody here at DPC is very kind. Ha ha...great capture for the challenge...
Serious? The smile says fun-loving. Makes me wonder if you didn't lie about the whole thing and she is really a loud, goofy, insensitive meanie. ;-) I'll take your word for it though and give you an 8 for a very well done portrait of a lovely lady. Only real nitpick is that line cutting across the background on the left.