I agree with Chris above that the lighting is very good on this upload; however, somehow my mind wants the background to become the subject - not the foreground, but because of the DOF the foreground takes over. Perhaps this is the way you meant to present this photo, and if so, it's done to a "T".
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The shot is really good, but it lacks zest. It would make a sterling B&W, because the sky actually detracts from , rather than compliments the subject. Everything except the sky is already a shade of grey...let it go the rest of the way.
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very good lighting ;o)