Not just another pretty face.

[rivetgeek]

This was pretty much an impromptu shot that just happened to come out great. The only post processing was using the channel mixer to convert to B&W and adjusting the contrast and saturation just a touch.

I'd love some feedback on it though as I'm just getting started.

[googlit]

don't think I'd change anything. the depth of field and tonal range are great.

excellent shot!

[Learner]

I think this is well done. The person's face with the dark eye's (shadow) looks great in the B/W. Good decision in processing. Good start..Is this a starter?

[Seltzer]

as with my post in the HITI topic I like it and am kinda curious how it would look with some color back in the eyes and maybe lips.. see the tutorial on the 'Mono with a Touch of Colour'

[rivetgeek]

Originally Posted by Learner

I think this is well done. The person's face with the dark eye's (shadow) looks great in the B/W. Good decision in processing. Good start..Is this a starter?

Starter? Not sure what you mean by that.

[hsroxas]

I guess the shot plus the conversion to monochrome was well done.
My only suggestion is to clean up the background by darkening the highlights a bit as it somehow competes for attention.

[hoges]

One of the rare times i have found i like the colour original better than the B/W Brilliant Shot

[jiminyClickit]

hoges,

Man, scrolling down in anxiety, hoping it's not just me . . . this was a stand-out in portraits, I thought because of its color values (and the eyes). I'm all for trying new ways to see an image, and still vote for this original.