I am familiar with this image (slightly different) from a current challenge. I actually like this one better than the one that's now in the challenge. I think this one's great, but didn't think the same of the one that's acutally entered in the challenge. I know, different opinions, but what matters most is how you feel. You produce brilliant images - jut giving a personal opinion as a comparison.
Just curious, did you know this woman before you asked to take pictures of her? I notice that many of your photos are of people, and I am always kind of nervous asking random people.
BTW, this is my favorite of the four top in your portfolio. I really love the choice of pose and something about her eye keeps me staring at it. Good job.
This is equally awesome as your textures entry, love it, the composition, toning, lighting and especially her expression along with the look in her eye. Awesome work!