I didn't care for the last post, so I re-worked the very last picture in this series. This time the color changes were kept to a minimum, and the edits were primarily in the appearance of light: a hand-painted vignette was used to change the overall brightness, while a contrast enhancing layer was used to bring attention to the mouth and nose. Finally, I painted in the highlights and shadows using a 50% grey layer set to overlay mode. (Especially around the nose.)
This photo was taken on June 24, 2007 using a Nikon D80.
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tedb3rd (70 months ago | reply)
You have wonderful talent--both in your photography AND in the 'digital darkroom.' I like how you can make the photograph have a 'dark' look but yet it doesn't seem depressing. This one looks 3D. Well done--as is all of your work!
ctrain99 (70 months ago | reply)
monster cool. nice work.
cam in colorado (69 months ago | reply)
great shot.........the other one was pretty good i liked it.........
coldmountain (69 months ago | reply)
Excellent work! And many thanks for the detailed description. It's always fun to pick up tips.
ronsho © (69 months ago | reply)
Fascinating image from you !
It is a delight to walk across your stream!!!
cupcakedetroit (69 months ago | reply)
i love how her eyes just pop out and agree that this is dark without being depressing. beautiful work.
Amsterdamned! (69 months ago | reply)
CONGRATULATIONS !
WINNER of the 4th Flickr Portrait Gallery contest September 2007 !
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{ Planet Adventure } (69 months ago | reply)
brilliant !!
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Deia Silva (69 months ago | reply)
Great work! Wonderful shot!
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TamJ (68 months ago | reply)
absoultely stunning shot - makes a nice move away from the "rose coloured glasses" traditional shots, all your portraits are great and really seem to capture the subject, fantastic work
Tam
RoninVision (67 months ago | reply)
Dang! This is really nice. Great work...
josepi90 (67 months ago | reply)
fantastic shot - great great treatment
Amsterdamned! (66 months ago | reply)
Your portrait is participating in The Flickr Portrait Gallery 2007 Annual Contest.
Voting is open till January 1st 2008 !
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Amsterdamned! (65 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Flickr Portrait Gallery Hall of Excellence, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
John Persson (63 months ago | reply)
I'm really impressed with your work! Very inspiring!
jljjld (55 months ago | reply)
I love this. Your portraits are the best.
rodΔmΔ ! (39 months ago | reply)
wow, incredible
Rubén - FactoryGirl photography (24 months ago | reply)
Preciosa.
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Amol Sawant. (16 months ago | reply)
like Rembrandt
sheepeck (2 months ago | reply)
great portrait