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Hi,

Picture of Maria that I have processed....is it overdone?

Out of interest what would you do?

Original first, processed second

Thanks

Ray

original



my attempt

 
...I might have done something else Ray, but today, I'm in a monochromatic mood. So many filters and clone/healing (mainly to hide to artifacts from the ACE blends) brush work blends, that I really can't give you an outline, but I hope it works for you anyway. :)



Image hosted free thanks to ImageShack ( http://www.imageshack.us ).

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You have done a nice job imo (if it was a fashion shoot). maybe add a subtle vignette. As a child (the subject) i would have left the freckles.
 
The freckles have to stay :) they are part of her personality and they are beautyful.
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Alfred
 
Hope this works.

Lyle...that is a nice B/w really appreciate that...excellent.

Here goes with freckles back

Thanks you very much

Ray

 
I agree. The freckles are a part of her natural look (unlike acne, or a temporary cut or scrape). I would leave them.

Plus, if Maria looks at this and sees you removed all her freckles, she may start to think she is not pretty with freckles and you do not like the way she REALLY looks (Children can have very fragile self esteems).

Sometimes as we increase contrast in an image, darker areas like freckles, moles and birth marks really stand out. I usually tone that contrast down some, but still make sure they are visible.
garyosborne said:
You have done a nice job imo (if it was a fashion shoot). maybe add a
subtle vignette. As a child (the subject) i would have left the
freckles.
Click to expand...
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Chandra
 
Great job Ray! I like this much better, although it looks a bit red to me, but that could be my monitor.
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Alfred
 
I wouldn't soften the skin at all; she has excellent skin texture.

I just softened the deeper shadows on her face; upped the exposure and sharpness; and lightened the catchlights in her eyes.

 
My quick try



I like everytLing about your edit except the model look on a young girl. Freckles must stay.

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Regards
Gary
 
I realy didn't expect so many so quickly!!!!

There are some super takes already....I love al of these...each has its own style and if I had to choose it would be a hard choice....

So many thanks...got me thinking now!

Best wishes and thanks to all

Ray
 
I thought the original was a little blue

 
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