Works well for me - especially the portrait orientation compared to the spacious landscape version from earlier. Detail in the eyes is excellent. As far as I can remember, I also think you reduced the overall contrast a bit, which looks good.
Plong! (That's two cents falling from my pocket...)
Plong! (That's two cents falling from my pocket...)
Your work has been chosen to be a part of the featured folder at #PhotoArtists this week.
I have also featured it in my journal here.
Happy New Year
This shot is absolutely stunning and only 8 favs... what a shame!