Photoshop attempt #2

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Photoshop attempt #2

Postby Kreapen on Sun Nov 30, 2008 10:25 pm

Hey guys. I know i know record posting for images in the first 48 hours (when I'm keen on something i don't give up)

So i posted a photoshop thread last night and got some feedback that really did help so here is attempt #2

Basically i fixed up the spots in the skin, and did a blurring technique that Matt K. had replied with.

I'm posting 3 versions.

The original. A copy where i had done the altercations. A copy where at the end i looked at it and couldnt figure out what was missing to give it that final "Snap" so i through over a lighting effect and increased the gloss and brought in the lighting effect obviously.

So here we go.

The Original
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The first Edit
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The last edit with lighting effect on it
Image

Really looking foward to your feedback guys.

Thanks and sorry for so many post`s asking for feedback so soon

Regards

Jay
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Re: Photoshop attempt #2

Postby BullcreekBob on Sun Nov 30, 2008 10:39 pm

I prefer the first one. The PP on the face is too much on the others.

YMMV
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Re: Photoshop attempt #2

Postby Greg B on Mon Dec 01, 2008 4:56 am

Jay, It is great that your wife is a willing model.

I think both of your treatments here work pretty well, but I do not like the original shot
because of the bars. I can see what you were tring to do, but I really don't think it has
worked, the bars are intrusive instead of being interesting. Just my opinion.

Anyway, I probably prefer the effect on the last one, it is a good soft finish with a
pleasant glow.
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