local in Madera

That's a very interesting expression on her face. Great job capturing it!

I like the lighting and the woman's position in the portrait. There seems to be a slight halo around the woman, I'm not sure if that's an effect of the processing or blurring but it is slightly distracting. Other than that, I really like this photo. Great job!

Best regards,

Stan.

I find the position strange, but I get the feeling its a result of something else beegin there, next to her left shoulder, cos actually I can see something dark gray there.

Also, there's a bit missing from her hat?

I like this picture and how you've isolated your subject through a soft background.  I'll bet you used the magnetic lasso tool and a bit of gaussian blur to get this effect.  I've used it, more or less successfully, myself.  In case you've missed it in previous posts, I prefer B&W for people pictures.  Best, LM.

Outstanding portrait and of powerful dof, wishing you all of the best my friend.