Just gorgeous! It is interesting how folks see her as doing everything from holding back tears to blowing a kiss...that's a sign of a fantastic image that allows the viewer to fill in the details.
For me side challenges are about what I like rather than giving a critique but since I like this shot so much I must say I'd like it even more if her shoulder was either covered or less blown at as it keeps catching my eye. Thanks for showing me this shot Nick.
This has such a cinematic feel to it, like a piece of old film... Perhaps from an Italian film festival. (lol) The expression adds drama and the blur creates a sense of mystery. The subject is alluring in this scene.
I don't know whether it's the blurriness that is influencing the interpretation, but to me it looks like she's about to cry, holding back tears. Gorgeously emotive.