I like the shot very much, perhaps it is the model also. She is very
intriguing .

Your website is another story, too dark!!

Hi, Peter,

I like a great deal about the photo. The subject is in the light
and in focus, while the background recedes into shadow and out
of focus -- a very nice touch on making the subject really stand
out.

My only hesitation is that the light on the model does not model
her face at all. She has no shading to give roundness and depth
to her face. Her nose, at least on my monitor, does not extend
from her face; it seems to be a part of her cheekbones. The
collar of her jacket, her turtleneck sweater, and her chin also
appear to be on the same plane. It may be that my monitor is
just not showing any shading, and in any event, this is a
minor quibble which I bring up because the photo is so well
done in separating the model from the background -- excellent
composition and striking subject.

Peter,
Quite nice really. I see a small highlight in the bottom of her left
eye. Is this a reflector or some other reflective surface nearby? You
said you tried some with flash and some without. Just wondering.
Jack

Excellent composition and subject placement.

The flat lighting doesn't work, however.  Something needs to done to
give depth to her face.

-1.5 to -2 Fill light from the left to cast a weak shaddow from her hair
and nose, as well as put stronger catchlights in her eyes, perhaps.

Cheers,
Alan