Wonder

Hi Lou Ann, I find all this very informative. Thank you for posting it. After viewing all the versions, I find that I like the last sepia version of yours the best...it's an amazing transformation. The expression is priceless and I like the way you retained the highlights in his hair, the sparkle in his eyes and the wetness on his mouth.

I like Kim's approach. The problem is that we want detail in the face, but we don't like what the detail says in the original . . . . :-) The color and sepia versions are too overwhelming and detract from should be just a nice portrait of a child.

I'd probably go about it by repairing the color version, followed by manipulation as desired.

Wow, Michael ... you are brilliant with the photoshop stuff. That looks great!!

 

Again, thank you to all for your suggestions, PS help, and encouragement. I'm learning SO MUCH every single day here at Photo.net ... y'all are so special.