Photographers are artists, magicians. They capture beauty so that it will last forever, and they might change it, make it something it is not. Thanks to photoshop!
Well I don't care for the subject matter, phobia thing for me. Now saying this, the detail and clairty is wonderful. The hairs upon the body truly are spectaular to see. The only thing I may suggest is the lighting, I find it to harsh and I think it detracts from the eye. To me it drew my eye away from what you were seeming to feature. Overall you did a wonderful job though.