Sunshine_boy

Very interesting reading your comments and preferences Tom :)  I suspect that your monitor might need some recalibration though since on mine the image looks fine, certainly not too bright or...

This is by far the best skin tone/color imo. Certainly better than mine... Good work Pechio  :)

This would be my preferred edit of the original (using CS6)

Gorgeous smile!...  :) My attempt(s)

I much prefer P4 overall but I like P2 for its sky. A combination of these two would do it for me...  :)

...with your new P7700? Can you post some comparison pics?

Lovely looking girl... :)

Yes, I went into LAB color space specifically to enhance the colors of the rainbow, after adjusting its contrast. Then back to RGB color space for the rest, including some dehazing of the whole image.

Enhanced rainbow colors through LAB mode, contrast, sharpen Best viewed in original size

I just received Rania's response after sending her all your edits. She was exuberant and full of admiration for all the 'editors'. Here's an extract from her message (we communicate in English for...

Lovely edit Glen. The dreamy look is very impressive. It even makes her eyes look moist from emotion... Thank you :)

That's an excellent background PP, I think it brings out the girl's beauty and the musical excitement of the occasion. Great edit, thank you :)

Yes, why not! Makes a perfect match to the first one. Thanks Lyle  :)

It certainly does Claude. It oozes sentiment, pride and happiness . Beautiful edit, thank you :)

Wow!... This could make a perfect poster in her room or hang framed on any wall. Thanks Mike..  :)

Thats really 'dreaming' JD. And a perfect execution, thanks :)