Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.

I give the highest rating of 7 for this image.  Her face has immediate impact as the center of interest but the many accents and visual "seasonings" lift this composition way above the ordinary.  The two light sources; one warm brushing her hair and right jaw-line, the other soft and cool illuminating the mask of her face.  Together they add a color and mood contrast.  The color contrast theme is duplicated with the green leaves and red flowers.  The complexity of her dress and flowers lead my eye to that which is most simple--her face with roundness and smoothness and beauty.  The 3-D lighting on her face, and the way the red and green seem to lift off the page in their own 3-D fashion adds a sense of depth and "magic" technique.  Great job!

A really beautiful result with very nice lighting and colors, Wim!

Groetjes,

Ruud.

John, thank you for your great critique. The best I ever had.

Ruud jij ook bedankt.