Good effect, brought action to the shot. Really nice work.
Also be aware of shadows and the light source. There are good suggestions listed here.
My education is mostly in art and photography... the internet is a great place for learning but nothing replaces a great instructor, teacher, professor or work experience. I began all this way back in Philadelphia at AIP using Pentax, hand held light meter and black and white...film! Ah, the days of light rooms. I am working on getting back the true black and white film look, and make and use textures in my digital images. Digital photography came first and has exploded into all sorts of things, including abstract. I have been putting work on sites but took down a site with my portraits.
Hi to all the Pennsylvania photographers! I try to get back whenever I can. I miss the history of SE PA, Delaware County, Philly... ect. I have lived in several places in Florida but the beach is my all time favorite place to be. I look forward to seeing your beautiful images.