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Not only have you captured something forgotten, you've done a great job in recreating a Polaroid image through your processing. Best in the challenge. 10. Good luck!
The shallow DOF does not help this image, too much of the subject is out of focus and the light is poor as well. Try facing the subject more toward the center of the frame, but maintain the subject position in the frame. Then use a smaller aperture to open up the DOF and provide a bit more detail in the background.