Strength and Beauty

[chrisvl]

Tried the contrasty look to grab the definition in the arm but lost some detail in the hair. Spontaneous shoot using only available lamp.
C & C welcome.
1. Strength
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/185/419342331_8373e067c0.jpg
2. Showing a different side.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/145/419327571_2da6731015.jpg

[hawk911]

I like #1 and it does show the strength in her arms, but you did lose a bit of hair detail. Can you use layers to get the consistent effect you want?

[chrisvl]

Not that proficient in PS yet. If you can point me to a link on how to do that I would love to learn.
Thanks for the ocmment.

[chrisvl]

Any other C & C?