K.

This is a nice portrait. I like the way the lines on the scarf fall away from the woman's face. Everything in the photo, from those lines, to her nose, points more or less down, which gives the picture an odd, kind of sad feel. Also, I really like the way the hard line of the scarf frames the woman's face. Very classy.

Unfortunately -- and this is a killer -- those highlights near the eye are really painful. Maybe you can do something in Photoshop or whatever to tone them down. Another option might be to diffuse the flash a little the next time you take a picture like this.

Don't get me wrong: I think harsh highlights can work. Look at Weegee's work, for instance. But the subject matter in this shot is soft and would lend itself well to some equally soft lighting.

Keep up the good work!