Model shot from today (img) D700 24-70 f2.8 C&C

This is a shot from today.
D700 24-70 f2.8 @f5

Lately I have been "going crazy" backlighting with lens flare. (just a phase)

Did I go too far on this shot?

Did soften the skin a little ... but most of it came because of the backlight.
Yes, I am slightly concerned that the face is soft and everything else is sharp.

Critique and Comments welcome ... really

HG

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Please feel free to criticize, make suggestions, and edit any of my photos & re-post, to help show me 'the way'. * I am trying to Elevate the Level of my 'Snap Shots'