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Amy Flemming
{K:724} 12/30/2004
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Very nice! I like the color of the eye - what did you retouch?
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AAT SA
{K:4565} 12/30/2004
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beautiful portrait
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Justin Schaller
{K:3781} 12/30/2004
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Thank you for your interest Amy. I was not game to write about it earlier, but the majority of this has been altered or edited im some way; the original idea was a little gradge I had with a uni lecturer of mine who had told me I could never retouch an underexposed, unsharp image to a point where it is acceptable. So I tried, and here is the result.
The original image (intentionally bad) was so bad I almost deny taking it!. Ok, so here's the run down; I lightened the whole image with colour levels, etc. I removed all blemishes to clear the skin; I removed most of a crease (naturally caused when we smile). I lightened the whites of her eyes, and the area below her eye. The Iris howerer only took a little saturation to bring out the depth in the green. I darkened her lips and repositioned a little of her hair. I then air brushed all the skin tones in the shot to even it all out.
The final file was 167mb, and consisted of 24 layers.
- Justin
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Shane O'Neill
{K:3064} 12/30/2004
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Great portrait - nice and tight composition, dept and modern enough to be considered original work. I like the b&w too, at the same time its a shame to lose those magnificent green eyes.
I think the only thing left to do here is leave the green eyes on the b&w - its worth a shot!
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Joe Teng
{K:16723} 12/30/2004
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the posture is good. i like the colour of the eye but the picture is not very sharp.
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Ray Heath
{K:4559} 12/30/2004
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hey Justin, may be an example of why it's better/easier/more satisfying to try a little harder at the exposing stage
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Justin Schaller
{K:3781} 12/30/2004
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It is a perfect example Ray =). I am not one to take a photograph and not know what the result will be. I am a compulsive perfectionist, so I can assure you that incorrect exposure is not anything of a problem, this was merely to satisfy an incredibly stubborn grudge as my reply to the lovely Amy Flemming implies.
Thank you for your comments,
- Justin
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Ciana Worme
{K:6606} 12/30/2004
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I viewed both versions of this photo and I have to say that the colorized version is OUTSTANDING! I usually prefer B&W portraits, but what you have created here with your retouching skills is amazing. Your choice of crop works well here and the green eye is mesmerizing. Excellent work here!
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Justin Schaller
{K:3781} 12/30/2004
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Thank you Ciana, your comments are greatly appreciated. I will agree with you, in that I (generally) prefer portraits in monochrome, and I can see by your impressive and lively portfolio that you concur.
I have only recently started retouching, so I am anxious that much of my work (another is a previous upload entitled "Don't Worry, Be Happy" which was my very first retouching job) seems too fake, or unreal. So your words brought light to my day.
Thank you.
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Dawn Love
{K:192} 12/30/2004
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I suppose I am in the minority, although I like this image, I really like the B&W much better...The b&w version seems to appear to have much sharper details and contrast, where as this image appears a little more flat..Irreguardless, your work is always superb, both images are great, but if I had to compare and pick between the two, it would def be the B&W..
I am obviously bored this morning so I played around with the images a bit and added the green eye.....
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Dawn Love
{K:192} 12/30/2004
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P.S. Just wanted to add, that after reading the process in which you edited this photo, you did an excellent job in airbrushing the model, the seams are flawless =)
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Jaroslav Dole?al
{K:776} 12/30/2004
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Woow, good portrait!
JAroslav
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Predrag Sudar
{K:4961} 12/30/2004
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great!
beautifull!
congrats!
Pedja
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Gilles SAint-Yves
{K:265} 12/30/2004
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very nice and interesting work
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Peter Houtmeyers
{K:3519} 12/30/2004
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The next upload....... ;0)
Really love it the way it is . Perfect!!!!
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