I think this is a good idea for the challenge but it's something that has been done a billion times. Knowing that, I think you could have changed up the shot by adding other props.
You could have had her looking over a grave or a body. You could have had her standing above someone looking down on them with a ray of light as if she is getting ready to walk their soul to the pearly gates.
To me the lighting should also be a bit stronger so that she looks more like a guardian an angle than a dark angel. Her skin looks very dark and dingy. The perception of an angel is bright, clean and very rare. The use of USM should also be added to the shot so the edges look sharp and crisp.
Hope that helps some and I wish you the best of luck in the challenge.
A definite ribbon winner! Almost perfect - the shadow at the bottom of her back seems out of place, but the rest of the capture is BEAUTIFUL. Especially her hair. 9/10
Perfect. I love this. One thing that keeps me NOT giving you 10... Why don't you have this lady sit on a white ground? She looks like punished from heaven and getting her time out :(
i was *wondering* when i was going to see some naked women angels... the ponytail and the rubber band that hold it are the only things that seem a little off.
Okay this is so increidibly petty but I don't like her red hair tie. I apologize for any grief I cause you. =( But other than that, I find this well done.