Massive doses of multiple layering using darken and lighten modes, diffuse glow, gawd-knows-what (I lost track halfway through) produced this glowing, soft portrait from a harsh, gritty snapshot at sunset. Renée is not a willing subject so more careful lighting was not an option; it's pure backlighting from the setting sun.
Probably doomed to a mediocre score, but for me it's a considerable accomplishment and I'm proud of it because SHE likes it, and she likes no pictures of herself :-)
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I like what you were trying to achieve but I feel it is overdone: the gaussian blur is to strong and especially the light in the hair around the model's head. Reducing the effect a bit would give this more impact.
This is the only 'over-processed' entry I approve of. I guess that's because in this case it may not be over-processed at all. This delightful subject seems all the more appealing for the nostalgic glow you've given her, especially as it was taken at sunset on a holiday. 8
Ya know...I like it. The highlighted hair is cool, and it is SO refreshing to see a "real" and natural woman as opposed to the other stereotypical model shots. Thank you for your entry :-)
I do like the backlight, but the total effect is "way overprocessed." You did a good ob keeping some detail sharp (hair, glasses...) but the skin has had all detail removed.
I like the overall appeal of this shot. I think it's juts a touch too sof though. The halo of light is almost too much and creates an overblown sense behind her. I wish she were wearing a solid top - maybe deep blue or even black or dark red. The skin color is pretty. I'd like the light to be on her face - it would illuminate her face a bit more. As it is, the skin tones are a touch flat. Her gaze and expression is very pleasant.
Wish you didn't soften this so much, an attractive face of a mature woman has so much to offer and every line and every flaw is well earned and to be very proud of..
This was a superb subject, well captured, and well presented ... but diminished by too heavy a hand with noise reduction. I gave you a good score but not the 10 it could have earned.
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