This is a very nice picture, but without the title, I don't think the idea of "9" would have come through. Your BnW conversion is well done, but I think the sharpening is a bit strong, particularly on her arm (there is a very noticeable halo).
The shirt and left arm seem a little over exposed but I really like the positioning of the girl and how it's like she's reaching back in time as she touches the names of those that (presumably) fought and died to protect her way of life - connecting her to people who never knew her and she would never know.
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