Wow - the blue eyes really sparkle - an exceptional pface and portrait. I would suggest however that you remove the books next time - especially the bright ones.
(Try to imagine what it would look like with just a dark area behind the models head.)
Gerat B & W portrait captured. I think I may have chosen this one to keep as a B&W; the blue is a little lost in the whole frame, or a little too "stand out". I guess that could sound contradictory, so I apologize if this is unhelpful.
As with a lot of the "eyes" in this contest, I think the intensity here detracts from the photo. A much subtler use of color would be better. Otherwise, as a casual portrait, its excellent.