A seven from me on first sort, and if I'd had the chance to go through and redistribute votes as I usually try to do this surely would have been bumped up. Haunting like a portrait from another time.
Well, believe it or not, I thought of you when this image popped up. I'm was startled to see this as your entry, I believe it was the name that triggered the thought. Anyway, you have stretched the bounds of child portraiture. Fluctuating focus, light, and depth; creative use of your craft, and certainly a hallmark of your work in general.
I'm sure this is Clive's daughter (thus my power's of deduction suggest this is Clive's image!) This is the most delightful portrait. Normally I'm not that fussed on baby portraits, but seriously, this rocks.