ChooChoo Lady

Last in the white series...at least for now.

I like it, beside perhaps the lock of hair beside the nose of the model.

Some more of the dodge and burn technique that is really appealing. I love this pic! Really nice placement of the subject and the black and white presentation is really good for the subject matter. I think the lock of hair really adds. Your portraits spur me to explore something I've not really pursued.

Great crop and PS work. I can feel the fire in front of her.

Howard, that is a beautiful series, with the cat in the middle...Your skills for portraiture( of cats as well....) is unique! Pnina

I find this one to be one of your best potraits!

 

Cheers

Another really neat image. Now it's time to fess up and tell us how you are doing this! I really love the effect and enquiring minds want to know! At least mine anyway! I like the lock of hair, adds panache. The eyes, hat and smile are electric! Wonderful job! All three are winners!

I agree with all of the above. This dodge & burn effect with the B&W shots to achieve high contrast is working quite well for you, Howard!! Would you mind uploading a couple of attachments to show some of the process that you're using? Like maybe the original color image, the B&W version, and then maybe only part of it dodged and/or burned?

 

In regards to the portraiture, you're doing some fabulous work. The lock of hair could be distracting, but I really like it because it makes the shot look like she's outside on a breezy day. You've really captured another wonderful expression. Gosh ... how DO you do that!?

Very nice natural expression.

Great effect on this one, too. Her eyes sparkle! Great detail again. You're onto something really interesting, Howard.

Nice optimistic portraing, I like the crop

Looks like a classic, Howard. Really like how the black & white gives the perception of even more sharpness to her eyes. Smashing, mate!

This one is simply adorable. Great job!