For those who wish for technical details, this composition is 'as shot' then treated with a touch of "Smooth and Flat" in Topaz Adjust. This softened the skin tones, hair and background and I then used a layer mask to bring back definition in the eyes, lashes and lips.

Posted by John Long on Sat, 01/07/12 06:25
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Comments by Jan Bjorklund on Sat, 01/07/12 08:10 I particularly like the eye contact that is achieved between the young lady and the viewer... one feels as if they are sharing a conversation with her. I find that contrast between the young lady and the more darkened nature of the background serves to make her stand out strongly in the image. Comments by Nathan Leonard Kern on Sat, 01/07/12 11:15 Absolutly a beautiful image of a beautiful girl. I am not familar with Topaz Adjust but it looks like it did good and the next thing I di is ro Google it. Comments by Mo Fridlich on Sat, 01/07/12 12:53 Nicely done! Comments by Jeff Dye on Sat, 01/07/12 13:51 Gotta love a straight on portrait like this that's so well done. Comments by Sandi MacDonald on Sat, 01/07/12 16:16 A very well done portrait John. The applied effect is very interesting...soft and dreamy.;-) Comments by John Long on Sun, 01/08/12 12:20 Thank you all for your kind comments - only Jan's comments arrived in my email in-box! Maybe the email system is down. Comments by Julie M. Dant on Thu, 01/26/12 21:01 Wow..John! What a super portrait! I love what you did with Topaz. I'm sure the model was completely blown away with your results! ;0) Comments by Maria Salvador on Fri, 01/27/12 05:42 Can't but agree with all the above - beautiful portrait of this beautiful young woman. Comments by G.B. SHETTLER on Sat, 01/28/12 09:38 Now that's LOvely !! Comments by Linda Frey on Sat, 01/28/12 11:51 Beautiful! Comments by Pietro Cecchi on Sat, 01/28/12 11:55 So beautiful indeed, John... :) What direct eyes! Comments by les perry on Mon, 01/30/12 03:01 Very nice John For me would like to see more definition back in hair looks slightly false to me especially down front left side Comments by Paul Bracey on Mon, 01/30/12 14:34 nice work Comments by Art Sands on Sat, 03/10/12 09:00 superb portrait of a beautiful woman what kind of PS adjustments did you use?(I presume) Comments by Art Sands on Sat, 03/10/12 09:02 just read about the Topaz adjustments Comments by Jacky on Sat, 03/10/12 14:06 Missed this first time around... Very nice! Great lighting.