during the shoot, the model is beautifully lit ...
but the subsequent processing of the photo made "flat"
low tones, there is no detail in the shadows (neck collar, glasses, nose), overexposed highlights areas (forehead, ear) - dips in the highlights and shadows look like a hole in the image. A model of perfect texture of the skin that covers the noble wrinkles - as a result of processing, the texture was "flat" and not interesting.
But in general, the portrait is a good mood and energy, a stable composition, except for the active, the horizontal tube (this is not very good). Well, that is the direction that sets the pipe model and the view, but bad enough that this pipe is active - she argues with the portrait and the center of the image (points). The choice of retouching and processing, largely determines the final impression of the picture. With treatment must be very careful, otherwise the effect will be - for the sake of effect.
but the subsequent processing of the photo made "flat"
low tones, there is no detail in the shadows (neck collar, glasses, nose), overexposed highlights areas (forehead, ear) - dips in the highlights and shadows look like a hole in the image. A model of perfect texture of the skin that covers the noble wrinkles - as a result of processing, the texture was "flat" and not interesting.
But in general, the portrait is a good mood and energy, a stable composition, except for the active, the horizontal tube (this is not very good). Well, that is the direction that sets the pipe model and the view, but bad enough that this pipe is active - she argues with the portrait and the center of the image (points). The choice of retouching and processing, largely determines the final impression of the picture. With treatment must be very careful, otherwise the effect will be - for the sake of effect.
(it would be very good if the file was in RAW or NEF)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/54198755@N07/7786491362/