o nude-light (option A)

(A) this one = lighter / open shadows; or

(B) the previous one = darker / most shadows blocked (right arrow); or

© the next one = a combination of the two above (left arrow)

I'm thinking the high contrast version (option B) should make the bestdigital C-print (45x30cm @ 300dpi on metallic paper), but I'm guessingonly (little experience in this matter), so am interested in your advice.

Interesting form, nicely framed, bravo.

I didn't answer your question .. but going back and forth, I find it's hard to see the difference at this size .. once again, this one looks just fine to me

Have you compared large versions, John? -- Specifically for that reason, I've uploaded the largest possible size, i.e., 1500 pixels on the longer edge.  On my screen the differences are quite pronounced; low ambient light helps too.

Hi Tomek, I prefer this one, option A. I like to see her shadow on the floor bound by slightly lighter grey. It all depens on how many shades your screen shows, I guess; and for prints it can be again different. Beautiful shape and lighting btw.. I am gonna borrow this one.. Cheers, Rob

I think you're onto something with regards to the lighter foreground, but then how about option D = a lighter foreground just like here, but a darker / higher contrast rendition of the model? 

What I'm mostly concerned about is how shadows in the model will print.  There's little detail in them, so it might be better to block them out altogether (?), especially that contrasty pictures often have stronger visual impact, perhaps because they are more abstract and therefore more "artistic" than "realistic".

It's an ultimate reward when someone finds my work inspirational, so by all means grab this idea and put you own spin on it, and if you feel like sharing back, please post a link to your take on the theme here.  I'll be looking forward to it!  :)