Thanks to all those that commented and voted. Sorry to be so late. I also got hammered because my initial description had 12 year old, and of course she caught it. How embarrassing :)
I really like this photo for what it is and what it isn't. You can say so much about this picture, look at it again and have another thought in a totally different direction.
If you crop the top of this picture off - It immediately reminds me of the Mona Lisa - Immensly so.
I absolutly love it. By the strict photographic definition of painting with light, I do not think it would have got through the fist stage in any of the professional competition I have judged. BUT it is such a good picture, I cannot mark it down for that. I am not sure of the original resolution etc, but I would consider DEFINATELY submitting it to a music magazine as a cover photo (in which case DO NOT crop the top!)
David
This has a certain appeal. She is lovely ...the hair with the light and the softness. Very attractive shot. Congrats on a good shot for the challenge. I like to see more shots but a closer portrait.