Does this treatment ruin the picture?

Here is a prego shot I did a while back. I am trying to add variety to her shots (she wants most of them PLAIN) but i wanted to do one or two antiqued pics for her.

What do you think about the treatment on this pic? please feel free to have a go at it if you have an idea for an effect.

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The original is more pleasing to my eye. Although the pose is very dated too. Hope this helps

I dont really care for the conversion, I think it makes her look Jaundiced... I vote for the orig!

Looks like your answer is sorting itself out. The original is OK.

thanks for the quick responses. I am giving her the original as well as the artsy one. I just feel like many of the poses are too similar, so I like to throw curve balls in there. If I loved it, i would have never asked. I am not sure, so i need the help lol.

Stick to the original, the treatment ruins the picture for me.

I like the original myself...Have you tried it in B/W or Sepia?

Here is my quick play

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Thankx for the participation.

-Erin, I like that version, and did something like that to a few of this lady's pictures. I just didnt want to overload her with too many of one type.

I also vote for the original, I like a lot of different treatments but this isn't working for me...

I've recently seen some soft pastel conversions that would probably be more suitable for this type shot. I think your conversion might be a bit too hard/dark for the a happy/bright time in her life. Check out some of the free actions here: http://www.pbase.com/p​hotofixer/image/363544​84

I like the original best also but had a go a an antique version for you.