Before I comment, I wanted to ask if the image in your profile is also you?
edit.. Ruth was kind enough to confirm both images are of herself...
So here goes... The profile or angle you have taken of yourself does not suit your face.. I dont want to sound harsh but we all have a good side or angle, this is not yours.. In my own case I was once sucked into a plane's toilet falling 20,000 feet into a pig pen and was photographed by a passing photographer. I looked great, but not everyone could get away with that..
You have what seems to be a great front view... head straight and slightly tilted down.. you have amazing shoulders.. in most female photography the shoulders should never be straigh on... at least one at an angle. would it be possible to possible to post an image similar to your profile photo?

In addition the halter neck top.. its got a kink in it just under the neck.. if using this again just pull it tight or use double sided tape to keep it tight to the body..

Good to see you back posting Ruth!

I have no idea about halternecks and the like so I will just say this looks good to me.

I remember taking that photo of A-H...it won national geographic falling primate of the year award.

actually i like the angle, i think it does suit your face. because of the way the light falls on your lower jaw and neck it's not so typically feminine, but i don't see that as a negative thing at all. i think it helps give the photo a more raw feel, so your pose expresses strength while remaining graceful. and your ear piercings, the very clean lines of the halterneck top and the somewhat muted colors go really well with that, in my opinion. so good job

I really like the angle you've chosen! the colors look very natural! the focus is good, but it could be a little sharper on the eyes.The use of empty space, as te square format work very well here!

Welcome back Ruth! It's good to see you back! I'm looking forward to see your new shots!

HI Ruth!....glad to see you posting again!
I like the mute colors........maybe a little increase of the higlighs with levels?....but just my taste.
Looking forward to see the pictures of your trip.
Carlos

Ruth my friend, your back!!! welcome...

I am agree with carlos comment. But I would like to see the Sri Lanka.

Keep shooting.

I like the shapes, style and composition here… and the muted colours work well with the soft-focus feel…. The shape and lines of the dress are perfect too but I think I’m finding the floral pattern a bit fussy – it breaks up the geometric shape – can you dye it?

The GREEN loving woman from Holland is back - Hurra, hurra, hurra!!!

Looking forward seeing those awesome concert shots and of course Sri Lanka too!

Hope you are here to stay

Cheers!

Welcome back Ruth. I'd like to see this shot with the camera about where your gaze is.....above and to the left so it looked down on you. I think it would make a stronger shot.

hey there
good to see you posting
i agree with AH about the angle thought
i can be better than that you should try again

oy, where did those curls get to? agree with AH, there's more potential to it
lets see some more

me agree with A-H too !!! The colors in this r gr8 !!

(Zo, das een tijdje geleden goed te zien dat je weer actief bent!)
Agree with the comment of a-h, but nice work!
Good lightning
Looking forward to see more of you, keep it up!

its been quite some time good capture... for a quicky that is... well done

nice photo ruth. and glad to see u again here.

pretty

I think you'd probably look great from any angle! I like the 7/8 angle. I also like the muted color tones in the image. The crop looks very "medium format", too. Nice work! - jason