I quite agree, if people are happy, that is a plus!
The reference photo seems to be a little bright in its color. THe greens are so green, and the reds so red, that it makes the face seem to be isolated from the background. You cannot bring green into the face, but you perhaps could bring a little of the shadow colors of the face into the background to tone down the green.
Good job, especially since you said you are rusty!
Lon
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