[Hacker]

Meet James, or Jums as he is known. I managed to catch him gazing out the window, god only knows what he was thinking about.

This final image is just a result of experimenting with PP techniques, combining different layers and using the High Pass sharpening technique. The grainy effect is deliberate, I upped the ISO for that to get a different look. I realise it's blown out in a couple of places but I don't mind that. The eyes are not quite in balance but I'd be keen to hear your thoughts. D200 + 17-55mm.

As you can see he inherits his good looks from his Dad.

[Soupdragon]

Your camera makes a nice job on peoples skin!
Like that!

[Dabhand16]

Originally Posted by Hacker

Meet James, or Jums as he is known. I managed to catch him gazing out the window, god only knows what he was thinking about.

I think he's just been looking at Skipper's gallery!

I think this just works. I'm sure that even though you have spent a lot of time on the post processing, the actual shot was probably grabbed, and you have got the DoF and the crop spot-on.

I think you have probably got the effect you wanted, and the deep shadows v the highlights do work well. I do like the almost sepia toned effect, but I also think this would work in mono too.

[Markulous]

Looks great! Apart from the curtains - redecorate...... or maybe just rotate to make 'em hang properly!

[Rob Barron]

I don't like this Hack.... I love it! The facial expression is lovely, the tone is perfect.... and sod the curtains <g>

Lovely shot, leave it and enjoy it

Cheers,
Rob

ps And don't forget to pay your son for providing you with such a good shot

[skipper954]

Wonderful shot, Hack. I can[t think of a thing I would change. And yes, of course, he looks exactly like your avatar. I am assuming that is a self port.

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