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This version looks better without the HDR command (or something like that), but imo still being soft. Of course, I must take in account her adorable young silk skin, nevertheless in order to fit with her strong character I suggest a hardest texture (adding noise perhaps? who knows), even a BW version (I know I know, I have a genetic deformation with my BW preferences)

The attractive volume of her black hair with her deep gaze and facial expression for me is a statement of strength and even dramatism, I mean, with those elements you can construct a formidable series of profound and mysterious significance beyond the pure beauty stepping out of the beaten path.

Here the lovely sunlight seems like a necessary contradiction, but beyond this indulgent limitation proper of  "rose color story" (ups! now I'm being pretentious!) you must give a strike on the table telling something like "nothing is like you think it is", because she is doing that! You must give us the impression that there is something boiling and struggling under the surface. Do you follow the mind?

Well, suddenly I am embarrassed, I feel that I am projecting my own version of your personal work and this is unfair from my side.

If I could be in your shoes I still shooting a thousand pics of this lovely young woman, perhaps under other light conditions (alley shadows? diffuse light? cloudy sunset?) or different scenery (empty room close to the windows? a dark corner of two rocky walls?).

She has an interesting potential, she is photogenic and can transmit emotions to the lens, and you, my young friend, you have talent. Don't be afraid of the "academic defects" like noise and out of focus, and don't stop, go ahead with your exploration.

Dеаr Carlos, thank you so much for commenting, your thoughs and insight are always very appriciated and meaningful to me! About the skin tone- in this version I didn't touch the skin at all or change it from the original version (the way it was shot), all I did in this one regarding PP was add some clarity to the rest of the photo (minus her face)  she has very smoth and coffee color skin so I think the smoothness (is that a word?:)) is just natural- she wasn't even wearing any makeup for the shot..

I did try a bnw version- ill upload it below.

 Carlos, thanks so much for your encouraging words.  

I wasn't 100% happy with the result I got after pp for this shot, so after a kind

and helpful comment I tried another version- this is it. All I did is add some

calrity while traying to keep it as natural as I could. I would love to hear your

thoughts and feedback. Thank you!

I couldn't upload a photo to a comment for some reason . So I uploaded it in the folder for you to view (next photo) 

Although I only get to see one of this beautiful girl's eyes, it is enough! The eye contact draws me in and keeps me there. Very seductive. the slight half smile gives the image a friendly tone as well. Well Done!

Michael, thank so much for commenting. 

Splendid exposure of a splendid subject.

Yes, the shy eye contact is precious.

Congrats Avital !

Thank you Florin! Glad you liked this shot