I took this at a camera club lighting workshop. The guy was a great model his hair was fabulous!!! I chose this one because the light was the most even in it.
Heres the original
I applied luko sharpening, then gaussian blur in softlight to soften it a little. Cloned out lots of white dust on the hat,brightened up the eyes a bit and wahlah!
I haven't entered a challenge for a year! Interesting it see how it goes ;)
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Saw a group of working cowhands earlier this month in SW Utah, with almost no similarity to this soft urban critter. Ignoring the title, very good portrait nonetheless.
A solid image that is crisp, sharp and properly framed and composed - a technical success in every way. From an artistic standpoint, it has significant impact being richly colored with excellant detail. This image would have worked as a black and white as well. A perfect demonstration of the power of properly controlled light and focus. Well done.
Beautiful hair, but something a bit more edgy... possibly in b&w would take away the "pretty" hair. Also, I would like it better looking into the camera. He needs some attitude! Still, nice portrait and he should be pleased.
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