Welcome to DPC, chris_sanan! You scored exceptionally well for you first entry and I congratulate you on it.
Normally, I would suggest that since you scored so very well, you don't really need any comments from the likes of me = or any member of the Critique Club - but I'll make an exception this time.
this very fine image caught my attention right away by the red/white cloth in front of the model's beautifully modeled face. Does the red/white symbolize blood or anguish? Or?
So: Minor detail, perhaps just a touch more information in the title would help those of us who need just a bit of help in 'seeing.'
Other than that? well, again, congratulations on a fine image. Keep 'em coming.
Traditional comp for a portrait is good. Lighting is very good. Eyes are oversharpened. Juries still out on the hand in front of the face...doesn't quite feel right. Just some observations. Good luck in the challenge.
For me she is a bit too plastic & with oversharped eyes. She has good focus I like the composition, the three catchlights in her eyes are distracting thou
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