What do you think of this retouched protrait???

[efg40]

...of my niece. Used all of the things I've learned here and I think I'm finished and ready to give it to her mom, but I need the retouching forum inspection so please tell me what you think...

Original...



Retouch...



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Elizabeth
efg40
DX7590

 

[mikes]

from your original I moved the catchlights, softened the skin, and did slight skin tone adjustments and removed yellow from the teeth, all very slight adjustments.

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Elizabeth
efg40
DX7590

 

[JJMacks]

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JJMack

 

[jtelling]

For some reason, to me, the eyes on this one don't work at all. They look extremely fake to me. When I first saw them, I thought the bloat tool had been used a wee bit too much.

Again, just me. Maybe it's because the catchlights were moved?

mikes wrote:

 

[efg40]

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Elizabeth
efg40
DX7590

 

[efg40]

I am at a loss JJMack. Um... nice extraction as always, but the background? What are you saying???

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Elizabeth
efg40
DX7590

 

[mikes]

It will be interesting to see what others think about the catchlights moved, personally, I dont like them in the center of the pupil, and what do you mean about the bloat tool, I have never heard of this, could you elaborate???

For some reason, to me, the eyes on this one don't work at all.
They look extremely fake to me. When I first saw them, I thought
the bloat tool had been used a wee bit too much.

Again, just me. Maybe it's because the catchlights were moved?

mikes wrote:

 

[joykinship]

Nice portrait - attractive and fresh. Your work on it is great - not too overworked. I would agree that the center point catchlight is distracting - might be worth trying some alternatives. Also agree that the hair is lost against the dark background - makes the overall impact too "contrasty". On last item - I'm a believer in repair: maybe tackle the blemish around the side of the nose. She'll thank you : )

Joy

...of my niece. Used all of the things I've learned here and I
think I'm finished and ready to give it to her mom, but I need the
retouching forum inspection so please tell me what you think...

Original...



Retouch...



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Elizabeth
efg40
DX7590

 

[niemand214780]

It will be interesting to see what others think about the
catchlights moved, personally, I dont like them in the center of
the pupil, and what do you mean about the bloat tool, I have never
heard of this, could you elaborate???

I personally don't like the moved catchlights. Not sure what you think is wrong with the center catchlights -- can you elaborate?
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tammy

 

[niemand214780]

This is a very nice portrait, but I think it would look better if the masking were touched up a little. Changing the background from the harsh black would help disguise the hair extraction, also.



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tammy
http://www.pbase.com/niemand/tammy/

 

[JJMacks]

What I am saying is that Hair is hard to do well. Your touch-up looked bad because of the color you chose. White and Back are the hardest to try to do every flaw stand out on thees even when the mask is good. Your better off using colors that blend in with the old background.



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JJMack

 

[cspringer]

will clean it up.

 

[EOSMan]

Looks fake.

I like the original.

It will be interesting to see what others think about the
catchlights moved, personally, I dont like them in the center of
the pupil, and what do you mean about the bloat tool, I have never
heard of this, could you elaborate???

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EOSMan
http://www.pbase.com/eosman

 

[efg40]

Okay, just wasn't sure why you had a bird about to attack her.

Yes, I usually know that the extreme background is tougher. I just had the background layer set to difference and fell in love with the way it made her face pop. I think I can work on the telltale signs a bit.

Thanks JJMacks.
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Elizabeth
efg40
DX7590

 

[efg40]

Nice portrait - attractive and fresh. Your work on it is great -
not too overworked. I would agree that the center point catchlight
is distracting - might be worth trying some alternatives. Also
agree that the hair is lost against the dark background - makes the
overall impact too "contrasty". On last item - I'm a believer in
repair: maybe tackle the blemish around the side of the nose.
She'll thank you : )

Joy

Thanks for your input Joy. I don't really mind the catch lights, but I see what you're saying about the contrast. Still like it myself, but it's still in layers and I'm trying different things with the background.

And you're right, I'll fix the little thingy by her nose. Thanks very much for taking a look and giving me your input Joy. Much appreciated.

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Elizabeth
efg40
DX7590

 

[efg40]

Thanks Niemand. Nice backgound you used. I'm still experimenting with the background so we'll see what I land on. Keep liking the black best no matter what I do, but I will clean it up more for sure if I use it.

Thanks very much!

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Elizabeth
efg40
DX7590

 

[efg40]

Never thought of using that in this situation. Great idea - thanks!
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Elizabeth
efg40
DX7590

 

[JJMacks]

Elizabeth

In that case you may want to try a layer mask try using this one copy it to the clipboard and past it into a new channel.



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JJMack

 

[feivel]

Retouch...

really eliz
your retouch made a HUGE improvement

if you want to bring out the hair a little, you can try the shadow/highlight tool



feivel

 

[theanswer]

nice mask. it reminds me of what i saw on secrets of photoshop vol2.
he should definitely use that mask to save the lost hairs.