Your image is based on reality, but with this electronic filtration, it becomes fantasy -- it now seems as if this encounter is imaginary, and the viewer's own imagination responds accordingly.
I think this works very well, I recognize Photoshop's filter, can't recall its name, but it really gives importance to this woman's face, turning the rest of the picture into textures. I love also the drape of the cowl on the other person, it gives mystery to the picture.
I am so happy that you're "experimenting", it's such fun, and I think the choice of this photo lends itself wonderfully to "digi-art." Thank you also for the "plug" at the start of this gallery, it was so kind of you to put my site there for others to see!