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34 Jul 18 Reply I'd already toned down the lions, but as you'll see from the title, they're intended to be the main focus of the image.
Thanks for visiting and thanks for your comments. Maybe a second version is worth looking into.
Jul 12th
34 Jul 18 Comment Just wonderful!! The way you've put this together is excellent. The composition, the colours and the interest just make me want to look at it over and over again. And the more I look, the more there is to see!
As to which version I prefer - I like the sketch master, but it seems to have lost some of its glow and warmth, so I used Nik Color Efex Pro > Brilliance/Warmth to bring it back.
Have you got the free version upgrade to Nik Collection?
A superb image - my favourite this month.		 Jul 9th
34 Jul 18 Comment What an interesting conversion. Definitely good as a metal coil. Using the blue background works well too.
Well done.		 Jul 9th
34 Jul 18 Comment You've made a lovely portrait of Ned.
I'd look at the black background before you print it. I just painted the lighter spots above his mane and around his muzzle. These light spots may be more pronounced when it's printed, so getting them right is so important.
Are you printing it yourself? If so I'd use Nik Sharpener Pro Output Sharpener, selecting the type of paper you're using.		 Jul 9th
34 Jul 18 Comment A good effort. I can see why you liked the halo effect. The texture works well for the background, but I'm not happy with the amount used on her face. In my opinion it looks as though she has a dirty neck and bad skin (which she obviously doesn't have on the original). I'd have been tempted to use a layer mask to bring back more from the original.
Portrait Pro from Anthropics is an excellent tool for this sort of image - skin smoothing and eye enhancement would improve the image immensely.		 Jul 8th
34 Jul 18 Comment The scanner gives good depth of field to the capture.
As a portrait I feel that it leaves a lot to be desired (I'd have to agree with Kathy's opinion!) but it has some potential for further playing. The ear, for example, is just asking for an inhabitant and maybe a line of heavy stitching around the neck - or maybe I need some counselling!		 Jul 8th
34 Jul 18 Comment You've made a lovely portrait of your Toby. I like your treatment. The textures work well and Topaz Simplify was obviously the right tool for the job.
I'd have liked a little more sparkle in his eyes, so I used Portrait Pro to enhance them slightly:		 Jul 8th
34 Jul 18 Reply Thanks Barbara
Planning took the most time, then the photo selection. Putting it together was done in an evening. And I enjoyed the whole process.
I'm pleased you like it. Thanks for looking in.		 Jul 1st
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