Michiko B & W

[nimitzbenedicto]

Michiko



Nikon D300. 55-200mm @55mm. manual mode: f/8, 1/250, ISO200. spot metering.
pp/viewNX2, LR5.2RC, Helicon Filter 5

[Shadowman]

Very nice.

[Manfred M]

A very nice image Victor. I like the crop. A couple of niggly little points you might want to consider - you are using a small flash, so you can see some of the artifacts from that. I might go in and enlarge the catchlights in your model's eyes a bit, they are quite small and would be more effective if you made them larger. Use a nice soft brush and low opacity to build them up a bit.

The other issue with the flash are a few strange looking shadows. I would be tempted to soften the impact under the model's lip and on her collar a bit. There are a few spots on and just below her nose I would soften as well.

[rpcrowe]

Very nice image. She looks doll-like... I am wondering if there are not some artifacts where her left nostril (image right) meets her cheek.. Although it may just be her make-up...

[Brownbear]

Yes, indeed. Very nice!

I agree with Richard that she does look a little doll-like, even though she is a doll, ie very pretty.

[nimitzbenedicto]

Hi Manfred,John, Dave, Richard and Christina,

I will take note of your valuable critique/advice: such as enlarging the catch light, cloning out artifacts, "strange looking shadows", some spots to soften, toning down her "doll-like" skin, and others for the next similar images.

Thanks for your CiC, really appreciate it.
And to all who viewed Michiko.

Have a nice day,

Victor

[Brownbear]

Thank you for sharing your portraits. I am learning lots just by viewing them.