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May 12, 2014 21:08 |  #1

Just trying some different approaches and would like some feedback. Which, if either, of these two do you prefer concerning the processing? Thanks!

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May 12, 2014 21:17 |  #2
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**I** prefer the first one. Maybe I'd just add more contrast.

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May 12, 2014 21:23 |  #3

I like the face of #2 (because of the freckles), but the rest of #1 is a lot better

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May 13, 2014 12:31 |  #4

I have a hard time picking. I think if you brought out the freckles in #1, you'd have a winner.

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May 13, 2014 13:18 |  #5

I prefer one because the brighter / slightly less contrasty rendering suits the subject and feel a little more.


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May 13, 2014 13:41 |  #6

Thank you all for the input!

I'll play around with the first and see if I can get those freckles to "pop". ;) I do lean more towards that one anyway but I also like trying new things.

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May 16, 2014 11:33 |  #7

#2 has more charme

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May 16, 2014 17:30 |  #8

theantiquetiger wrote in post #16900454 (external link)
I like the face of #2 (because of the freckles), but the rest of #1 is a lot better

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May 17, 2014 03:33 |  #9

Agreed with the rest, nr. 1 with freckles would look great.

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May 17, 2014 14:29 |  #10

Here was my quick edit.

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May 22, 2014 00:47 |  #11

I prefer Airfrog's edit. The first one is too flat and the second was too dark.

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May 25, 2014 00:37 |  #12

#2 for me... more of an appealing (for me) retro look which fits the freckles.

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May 25, 2014 19:16 |  #13

I like Airfrogs edit too, very nice work.

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