I'm going through the entries, stopping at those images I feel have had the benefit of an unconventional eye and dwelling a little longer to try to see and appreciate what you saw. This is one of those images.
Positives: This is a really interesting portrait - the DOF fascinates and the modelling is compelling. The eyes remind me of lovethelight's , which of course is no bad thing. I like your skin handling too, whether you left it or retouched it, it is just right.