How can I make this pic pop

I also noticed that this was a purely greyscale image with just one channel, which suggests that your B+W conversion method probably leaves a little to be desired. Just converting to greyscale is a very sub-optimal way of getting a successful B+W image.

griptape wrote in post #5910119
A couple curves layers, and I dodged the eyes some, and a little sharpening. Just needs contrast really.

Sorry to be the voice of dissent, but I think contrast is the last thing this image needs.

Thanks for all the c/c

Also, it was originally taken in grayscale, it wasn't converted.

I am not sure how to edit eyes yet, I tried and they came out looking freaky. Here is my go at another PP

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Crissy7682 wrote in post #5920504
Also, it was originally taken in grayscale, it wasn't converted.

Just so you know, the camera takes the picture in colour and converts it to grayscale for you. You have much more control of the end product by taking the image in colour and doing your own conversion to black and white.

Here is my take

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Curves. Pulled the midtones and lights up, then sloppily burned the background. Had to save 7/10 quality for upload.


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