Different style ideas for this shot?

[zogdart]

Here is a quick attempt

[zogdart]

here is 2 more.

needs more work on the background and the skin.

what do you think ?

[Squggle]

Here is my attempt

[specialdunk]

Originally Posted by Alison

I messed with a levels adjustment layer, shadow highlight, a bit of skin smoothing and virtual photographer (fall colours)

I like this one, more colourful, more alive

[George B]

A different approach.

George

[charcoalArtist]

Here's my interpretation, cleaned the eyebrows, cleaned blemishes, added contrast, dodge and burn and softened the skin.