william_staniforth 0 Posted November 12, 2011 In her late 40's , but still attractive . Comments invited . Bill Link to comment
ruudalbers 1 Posted November 12, 2011 A beautiful portrait with very nice lighting, Bill!With best regards,Ruud. Link to comment
JohnWebster 3 Posted November 12, 2011 This looks like an experiment since the blurring of her skin texture is something you started on her left cheek but did not continue over her whole face. The RGB 255 white background flared around her blond hair making her hair outlines disappear. I am uploading my preference for your image for your consideration. In photoshop I duplicated the layer and applied a 50% gaussian blur and erased on the layer 50% to somewhat sharpen the eyes, mouth and hair. Link to comment
alfbailey 4 Posted November 12, 2011 Personally, I'm in favour of the paler more natural looking original. Although I can appreciate what John has achieved in terms of definition and clarity. It loses what for me was the most attractive quality of the original, that pale subtle luminescence. A very attractive portrait indeed!Best RegardsAlf Link to comment
jerrymat 5 Posted November 13, 2011 Wonderful! You captured her expression at just that impossible to define moment. Is she going to break into a big smile or will it be a smirk? Jerry Link to comment
JohnWebster 3 Posted November 13, 2011 Just a note on this image---when I set the brightness and color levels to a more traditional, old school setting it really accentuated her rough skin texture (left image). The gaussian blur layer (right image) is a quick glamor retouch which many women appreciate. I hope this close-up helps show why I chose to do it. Blasting the image will also reduce the appearance of rough skin but I would not recommend it for general use. This light tone might work as a pastel with a watercolor filter but I don't see or feel that effect in your original image. Link to comment
jorge_fernandez3 1 Posted November 13, 2011 I love this image of a gorgeous Theresa with an almost smile beauty! I like the attention John has given and her double portrait bring out her beauty! Congratulations my friend. Link to comment
herma 0 Posted November 14, 2011 As a woman of a "what ever age", I usually will make older women look their best, however, I appreciate the realistic look of the unglamorized version. If you go for the glamour look, go all the way, include the neck etc. The image is strong enough without the make-over. Her expression is really nice. Link to comment
norway 0 Posted November 14, 2011 Willian, excelente imagen de Theresa, yo me quedo con el trabajo original. Bien hecho.Un cordial saludo, Joaquin. Link to comment
william_staniforth 0 Posted November 17, 2011 Thank you all for your comments and sugestions , some very good issues have been raised . I am very grateful To John Webster for taking the time for his modifications . Herma has brought the neck to my notice , something I try to " cover " at the taking stage . Jorge shows what it would look like in B/W ! All in all an excellent response for my humble image . Thank you all again . Bill Link to comment
photo by patsy dunn 1 Posted November 17, 2011 William, Beautiful portrait with wonderful natural lighting. Take care, Patsy Link to comment
alberto_quintal 2 Posted November 17, 2011 Beautiful portrait!! Lovely model and great work.Cheers. Link to comment
panayotis_papadopoulos 0 Posted November 17, 2011 Lovely portrait William, you have captured a very relax and beautiful expression. Take care! Link to comment
william_staniforth 0 Posted November 23, 2011 Patsy , Alberto and Panayotis , thank you for your support . Bill Link to comment
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