Lovely tones in this black and white shot!! Collar is remarkable but not as remarkable as this stunning model's face. Interesting crop!!

Così misteriosa, così bella, così fuori dal mondo ...! Foto meravigliosa con trama addolcita di una donna bella e intrigante! Ancora un capolavoro, capolavoro del mio caro maestro!

Ciaomau

Pietro il felice!

questo é un bellissimo ritratto...Tutti ci devono sapare cosi...

A beautiful b/w portrait, Maurizio!

Very excellent portrait Maurizio. You have manged the grey tones very well !

Best regards,

Herman

Great portrait Maurizio! For me this is one of your best. Nice expression and crop and really appreciate the skin tones producing a beautifully soft result.

Best Regards,

Peter

sguardo magnetico e ottimo bianco e nero, complimenti, come sempre!

Giovanni

Wonderful tones in this excellent portrait ... !! Bravo, Mau !!

There are more elements that makes this a so good portrait to be seen an admire,way is composed,light and shadow control,details and softness same time.For sure you have a so beautiful model and expression caught in your photo and your work deserve compliments my friend.

I like the composition very much. Excellent portrait Maurizio.

Excellent portrait and BW work. Very strong composition.

Sguardo intenso che cattura! Bello anche il dettaglio del medaglione!

77777777777777777777!!!

beautiful woman captured elegantly...regards....David

Maurizio, a beautiful and well done portrait. Best features: Tonal range, depth of field control and application, very soft - but not absent - background, framing -  both of the image overall and of the model's face in her hair, simplicity and accessibility to the image by limiting features effectively to face, hair, and choker. Now, does any human being, besides my newborn granddaughter, have skin this smooth? Chau!

The comments already made probably describe all of the strong elements of this image.  Although I agree with them, I'm compelled to add my own.

I rarely do portrait work, but it's my feeling that the subject's skin tone is one of the crucial elements to address.  You have done an outstanding job in this respect; there is enough detail in the subject's face and lips to maintain her natural beauty and yet her skin tone is soft and smooth enough for this type of image.  Her gaze, her necklace, and her luxurious hair add a sensuous element as well.

Outstanding work, which I will add to my favorites!

Best always,

michael