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: I love the honesty of this shot and what you done with it, how it's shot, how it's processed complements it perfectly. You don't try to dominate the scene with your technique - even with the Lensbaby, the effect accentuates your subject - your show everything and waste nothing. The light and toning is perfect too.
Critical stuff: Nothing at all.
Overall: Just masterful - don't often see something so well judged.