I love it - the expression (makes me smile ), the exposure, the catch lights in the eyes, his clothing, the background, the vignette, I think you did an outstanding work here!
gneto wrote:
I love it - the expression (makes me smile ), the exposure, the catch lights in the eyes, his clothing, the background, the vignette, I think you did an outstanding work here!
Took the words right out of my mouth, classic and well done Bob. I sharpened the interior of the eyes just a touch more, dodged the whites at about 40% opacity and felt that his bottom lip was a touch light so I did a little burning at 10% opacity on the bottom lip. Very subtle changes, not sure they are even visible The 1st is your original posted image. Barbara
gneto wrote:
I love it - the expression (makes me smile ), the exposure, the catch lights in the eyes, his clothing, the background, the vignette, I think you did an outstanding work here!
gneto,
Thanks for looking and your very kind comments, glad you enjoy the image!
Oregon Gal wrote:
Took the words right out of my mouth, classic and well done Bob. I sharpened the interior of the eyes just a touch more, dodged the whites at about 40% opacity and felt that his bottom lip was a touch light so I did a little burning at 10% opacity on the bottom lip. Very subtle changes, not sure they are even visible The 1st is your original posted image. Barbara
Thanks Barbara,
One of those right-time, right-place moments that makes photography such a joy.
Appreciate your thoughts on changes, frankly cannot detect differences on this laptop, but not to worry, I do not think there is such a thing as a "nit-free" image
), the exposure, the catch lights in the eyes, his clothing, the background, the vignette, I think you did an outstanding work here! 
