V portrait

The background behind her wasn't very attractive, so I put an effect on it to make it that little bit more interesting. What do you think?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2608/...6b2af526_o.jpg

Good to see you experimenting with some of the filters in PS but if you have the psd still open or saved I think I'd just go for a guassian blur in the background myself and possibly darken the background as well due to the bright buildings competing with the model.

Love the V framing though. You got her eyes just right also I think.

There used to be a television show here in The States called "Father Knows Best". :)

This is a really nice image that could be improved by following MA's advise on the GB and darkening of the background. She is a stunning model and the light on her face is beautiful. I hope you have more shots of her that you're willing to share.

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Originally Posted by Barefoot

I hope you have more shots of her that you're willing to share.

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Lonely BF? ;)

I agree with M.A. THe model and framing are very lovely. The background effect makes my eyes hurt though.

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Originally Posted by raiven

I agree with M.A. BF sounds lonely!

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:laugh:

Coudln't figure out how to darken it down more than that without it looking funny/not right. but is that better?


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2558/...fe9ce226_o.jpg

Yeh it would be hard to darken the white building. Maybe try even more blur.

Like the framing and sharp eyes for sure. The background still seems to be distracting though.

try this for darkening:using layers and masking in ps --- ctrl j to duplicate current layer --- then, go back down to the layer you just duped... while there, use your exposure control and darken photo - then, go back up to duped layer and - press the letter b on your keyboard for brush - paint away using black --- at this point it will be a trial as i cannot remember if you paint what you want or what you want to get rid of... hope that helps