Retrospect (Version 2)

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Very cool Idea. A little too much sharpening?...wel, maybe not! ;)

7/6

I certainly prefer this over the previous version. Very nice, Howard.

Excellent work!

Another excellent high key!

Should be a cover for the Saturday Evening Post. It's even framed perfectly for it! Who can criticize a classic capture from the perfect moment!

interesting introduction of some composition around the high key subject.

Howard I'm flabbergasted! This is amazing! The detail is simply awesome. I mean even the little hairs on her leg are visible. And every little strand of hair on her head is there, right down to the last detail. How you do it I'll never know. Jeepers but it's good! Two very big 7's.

 

Warren

Sorry, me again. I know one shouldn't take the ratings that seriously, but really, who on earth has the guts (because that's what it must surely take) to give you a double 4? I guess it takes all types!

 

Warren

Howard....I keep learning from you. This image is in motion....with your granddaughter(?) emerging from the slide to the lower left. Cropping her right foot was perfect, as she starts to exit from the frame. Rick

Howard- the composition is excellent, the detail is amazingly intricate, but for some reason the tonal range seems a little flat. What I mean is, it's just that she seems to blend into the slide without much contrast. Her skin and the slide are the same tonal range of gray. Just my opinion, but I think her skin tones should be lighter than the backround slide tones to make her stand out a little more. Since I didn't see the previous version I have no comparison. Just a quick layer mask change in PS, not real good either, but just to give you an idea of what I'm talking about, here's an example. Beautiful little grandaughter by the way, I am envious! (4 boys).

Howard, it is nice, but I realy agree with Jayme. I liked the other version better. I like the diagonal composition very much. Pnina

Which do you like better?

the original.

Well, count me in for liking this one. Great detail and nice effect.

I personally like this over the suggested revision. Nice how you very accurately isolated the subject from the whited out bg.

Howard I think the first one was the first you have uploaded? I think that it is the one which is the best of the 3.Pnina

Great job Howard!!! This work is excellent!!

The first uploaded version rec'd negative feedbakc. Go figure?

Howard, I really like this style. I wish you would give just a few of your secrets away. The detail is fantastic, particularly the highlights on her hair and skin. They give a sense of the sun without showing sky or colour. Her pose and concentration add character. There are so many alternative versions on offer here and they all have their good points. I'd be very happy if I'd produced the original.

Nice work Howard.

The alternative flavors are good, but I think what you had posted is still the most delicious. ^_^

Excellent!!

Another fantastic portrait from you. So vivid & beautifully done. I love this image.