Journey into the heart

Beautifully inventive, swirling spirituality. A lovely, thoughtful image.

...like in a dream!

Cristina, thank you for emailing me. I honestly don't remember rating this as I don't usually rate, or comment upon, digital alterations (not my area of interest or experience). However as you have asked me for suggestions let me offer you my two penny worth: i rather like the composition as i find it a graphically pleasing conceptualization of a journey into the heart; i particularly like the expression on the face - peaceful, untroubled concentration (though i think i would make it 'pop' a little more - in Lightroom i'd use the clarity tool); what i do not care for is the limited color palette - i think i'd prefer monochrome; the lack of color and the curbed dynamic range perhaps give it a faded look - in monochrome there would be pleasing shades of gray; lastly i do not really care for the dark areas on the fringes of the frame, if vignetted i would ease off a little, maybe have none... hope this helps... 

Thanks a lot to all for your comments and opinions! I really apreciate it!

Rajat: Your sugestions arent two penny worth, they are very helpful in makeing me seeing this photo a bit different too! Thanks a lot!