2 ratings and 3 comments (so far) on this technically and asthetically perfect portrait. While just nearby are some highly rated images that don't come near to the quality of this photograph. I'm not sure what people are looking for but I guess this isn't it. Maybe you should add some noise, grain, tree branches, bump the contrast up too high, blur, over-sharpen and then leave it out in the rain for a week THEN scan it at a low resolution before posting. That might get more attention.
I'm not against the other types of portraiture, I just don't know why this has been avoided. Did you post it on a holiday or during the final episode of some popular TV program?
BTW, this is very well done and professional without a doubt. If I was her and bidding for Miss Cali I'd want this in my portfolio too.
P.S. maybe next time have her look annoyed, mad or arrogant, that seems to be popular too. ;-)