I quite like this Jean,
I hope Carol (Minerva) sees this as I think this method of dealing with the background may be preferable to the alternative we've seen in a couple of her shots (e.g. of just making it all solid black).
In respect of this, I am wondering, since the subject's styling doesn't say 'sepia' to me, is whether an alternative toning might work nicely; e.g. based on whatever colour the panniers were? (I am imagining maroon for some reason)
Thanks, Dave
Jean, you have a unique way that I like very much. Keep on experimenting but also remember 'the balance.' Just my opinion.
Cheers Ole
I agree with Dave about changing to the tone from sepia to something else
Jean, much say it is different, good job.
This is wonderful Jean. I love your processing technique; this is creativity. Well done.
2 and 5
Black ( #2 ) works best for me
I think #3 and #4 do not work so well because they lack of contrast. The others are cool. My favorite is #2.
# 2, #2 and #5, I agree.
Thank for coming, Carol, Binnur and Richard.