ocir, I had to look that up. Yeah, I can see a bit of a resemblance.
mjh, She was working outside a restaurant, in a courtyard. She was in shade, but walls on the other side of the courtyard were in bright sunlight. So, the light reflected back to her - and her eyes.
I think with the possible exception of the Tattooed lady, this is the most striking portrait you have posted right now. The light you use is generally simple and effective, and your B&W conversions are solid. I appreciate your efforts at good, simple, honest portraits. I think the slight motion/flow in the frame suggested by the hair gives the composition slightly more dynamism than some of the other frames, and I more importantly I find her expression the most nuanced.
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