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Title: Empty Basket
Post by: Shadow on June 20, 2018, 06:32:24 PM

Poor little one ... no eggs in her basket! ::) How's this look gang? How can I improve the face? :P

(https://s15.postimg.cc/pejv1kt6v/2018_06_20_Empty_basket_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pejv1kt6v/)

(https://s15.postimg.cc/b8446cq1j/2018_06_20_Empty_basket_2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/b8446cq1j/)

Title: Re: Empty Basket
Post by: Tori803 on June 20, 2018, 08:17:41 PM

This is a tough little photo. You might try the Shadow/Highlights adjustment to lighten the face...

Title: Re: Empty Basket
Post by: Shadow on June 20, 2018, 10:06:26 PM

Thanks Tori! Always seem to forget that little gem. Too much?

(https://s15.postimg.cc/fey5cwwmf/2018_06_20_Empty_basket_3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fey5cwwmf/)

Title: Re: Empty Basket
Post by: Lynnya on June 21, 2018, 12:47:06 PM

Looks great Lyn.. In my op.. you could dial back the lightness on the face a smidge :up: :up: :up:

Title: Re: Empty Basket
Post by: Mhayes on June 21, 2018, 01:58:38 PM

Lyn,

I like this trick the best and it is non-destructive since it is on it's own layer. Go to the top menu bar for layer>add New Layer>Pull down menu>Mode: Soft Light>made sure to check box: Fill with Soft light neutral color (50% gray). Pick a soft brush and I usually go up to opacity and start low like 15% or lower. If you want to lighten, make sure your foreground is white, and if you want to darken, have your foreground black. Also, use the short cut key X to toggle back and forth between light and dark.

On the girl's face facing the sun's light will be lighter and the other half will be darker and basically half/half. This is my favorite technique for shading--it can be very subtle and you can keep building up.

Margie

Title: Re: Empty Basket
Post by: Shadow on June 21, 2018, 05:01:45 PM

Thanks for the good eyes Lynn and thanks for the tip Margie! Will give it a go.

Title: Re: Empty Basket
Post by: Bambi on June 21, 2018, 09:39:16 PM

I use Margie's technique so often I made an Action for it. I use the Burn/Dodge Tool because it lets you target Highlights, Midtones or Shadows.

Title: Re: Empty Basket
Post by: Shadow on June 21, 2018, 10:31:04 PM

Thanks Bambi. Tried all the suggestions. Sure appreciate the feedback. Final?

(https://s15.postimg.cc/c4y6jegx3/2018_06_20_Empty_basket_4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/c4y6jegx3/)

Title: Re: Empty Basket
Post by: Hannie on June 22, 2018, 02:55:33 AM

Margie's tip did it, looks great Shadow!

One more tip: zoom in at pixel level on the face and repair a few dots of damage and she will look as good as new!

Title: Re: Empty Basket
Post by: Shadow on June 22, 2018, 08:49:54 AM

Thanks Hannie. Look out pixels, here we come! ::)

Title: Re: Empty Basket
Post by: Lynnya on June 22, 2018, 12:45:41 PM

Great job Lyn :up: :up:

Title: Re: Empty Basket
Post by: Shadow on June 24, 2018, 08:50:27 PM

Thanks Lynn.

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