Now that I got that out of me, let me tell you how stunning this photograph is. It has some technical flaws, but they seem to hold the image together somehow. Whatever that means. Excellent! Nine.
4 - A little cliche for me and nothing making any real call for my attention. I quite like that she is looking out of frame though, but wonder about exploring that more, maybe. Up to 4 from 3.
I really like the raw emotion in this shot... the softness on the left edge of his face almost give it movement, and I really like the effect.. Overall a good shot..
Your photo is very manipulative, and I find it troubling for that reason. I don't consider it fine art. Whereas it's true that many fine art photos seek to be emotive, or to communicate a message that the photographer wants the viewer to know about, this photo, for me, doesn't do that. Instead, my reaction to it is thought to be predetermined. I would rather know who you are, through your imagery. Perhaps it's in this image, perhaps not, but I feel somewhat manipulated by this, and can't say for sure.