I think it came out quite nicely! The monotone adds a nice touch. The talk of portraits (and seeing
mikoo's works in the photography social group) sort of makes me want to try some, too. My girlfriend is good about letting me take pictures of her but I've never asked her to pose or model before, but I think I might try it. I don't think that most people would be up for it.
By the way, you must be quite popular with the ladies