An image left over from the headwear challenge. I really liked the outcome but wasn't able to do what I wanted under the basic rule set so thought why not enter in the free study. It turned out exactly the way I invisioned from a not so pretty original. To me this is a very good example as to why digital photography is a process from begining to end. So much can be done from so little and the end result can be so satisfying... :)
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i'll just add another positive comment to the huge amount you have already received ...
this is truly an awesome photograph ... it just about hurts my eyes .... its that good ......
Simply beautiful! Love the shadow falling away from the eyes! Amazing. Maybe a small comment, it looks like the whites of the eyes have been processed a bit too much. Personal opinion, but I like a bit of 'life' left in the whites of the eyes.....Great shot.