Most of the editing done in Lightroom then in Photoshop some curve work, sharpening and some selectively applied noise reduction. All work done by hand, no filters.
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Thanks for the kind words.
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Place: 9 out of 487 Avg (all users): 6.7756 Avg (commenters): 8.1250 Avg (participants): 6.6897 Avg (non-participants): 7.0250 Views since voting: 3272 Views during voting: 276 Votes: 156 Comments: 28 Favorites: 17 (view)
Certainly has your magical PP touch. Congratulations on the top10. This was one of my faves from the challenge. And, it's 25min after rollover and you have the most faves(5) than any shot in the top20.
What an eclectic mix of textures! I missed this one while voting (only got 42% through this week), but it would have placed high in my vote. It's a great portrait, but is really brought to life by the DOF and the changing textures. Rough, smooth, lines, soft, hard.. gorgeous.
Gorgeous portrait! It's so clear in spots that I get an illustration feel almost. The tones are perfect, as are the catchlights in his eyes. I hope you will ribbon with this entry.
amazing. i love the lighting. and the dtail left in his face and beard are astounding. b/w is perfect. and composition is well.. perfect. i love it. good luck in the challenge