Soldier in the Works

[klassylady25]

By klassylady25 at 2007-07-28

This is the original.  Below is a link to the full size.  I've barely started inbetween moving and next week will drive to Dallas, meet my big brother and he and I will attend the services for my Aunt Harriet that passed last Friday.  See you when I come home.   :hug: Candice

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1229/927273476_4597bdd76c_b.jpg

[glennab]

Hi Candy

I'm so sorry you lost your aunt.  Have a safe trip to Dallas and back.

This soldier is wonderful.  All of his features are there, so even tho the clean up will be time-consuming, you won't have to go nuts trying to figure out what's there.  Can you imagine how precious these older military photos must be to their owners?

Hugs,

Glenna

[LSC]

Wow, another "jaunty" soldier - look at the angle of that hat!  I noticed that to the left the camera-left eye there is a good chunk of what appears to be a good sample of skin texture.
I am sorry about your aunt. - Lee

[Tess (Tassie D)]

It will take some cleaning but it will turn out great. Condolences to your family and have a safe trip.

[klassylady25]

I love military.  You'll see a great deal of them from me.  This is the update.

[Tess (Tassie D)]

He's coming along very nicel Candy. :up: I must admit I've yet to see a not so handsome man in uniform, they all look so gallant.

[klassylady25]

He's about as ready as he can be.  I will sleep on it tonight and review in the AM, adding any last adjustments before sending him home. I already see a few shadows/shades that need a touch-up, but shall wait when I have fresher eyes. Let me know what you think.   :D

[glennab]

Hi Candy,

Nice work!  I keep looking at the restoration as opposed to the original, and something about the area from his mouth to his chin bothers me.  I think in the original his chin is more square (not by much), but it changes the look of his face.  The original guy looks a bit more rugged and maybe a bit older.

Hugs!

Glenna

[Ausimax]

Its coming well Candy, the thing that stands out to me is his tie and collar line, in the original his tie pokes out  and you have changed the line of his collar on both side by how you have changed the tie, aside from that its looking great.


Max

[sanbie]

I think shading on his chin and a little bit under his mouth will fix it all...

Sanbie

[beckysell]

I agree with Sandie and Max, and maybe just a slight slight reshaping of the the eye on his left/our right where the white of the eye is.  I've just found that when the eyes and mouth are done really well, it makes the photo. 
Great job on this one!!
Becky

[klassylady25]

Final works.  I've tried to utilize all your suggestions. He told me this morning that he's tired of being smudged, clones, colored on, and poked.  I do wish he'd stop fussing!!   :-\  I think it's time he went home.

[Hannie]

That looks great Candice!  Those shadows are right on the spot, good job!   :up:

(that was a really lame pun...bur then, the leopard can't change his spots)

Hannie