Taking this image to the next level

[Lisamjohnson]

I'm working on improving my editing skills and polishing my style. 
I would love suggestions on what would make this image really pop.
I really want his eyes and face to be amazing - here's a clean image.

[Christina Keddie]

Hi Lisa,

Have you had a chance to read this subforum's posting guidelines yet?  

 

[Lisamjohnson]

Thank you

[Damien Symonds]

Hi Lisa, can you provide links to photos with the great pop you desire?  So I can see what you like?