How would you do the post processing on this shot?

[kptasteve]

This shot is straight out of the camera. I really like the bokeh, and color, but would love some advice on how to do some post op work to make it even better. I always seem to lose something when I try to work on a shot like this.

From Keene Christmas Party 2009

Dec 5, 2009
4752×3168 pixels – 1869KB
Filename: KeeneChristmas2009-1_0031.JPG
Camera: Canon
Model: Canon EOS 50D
ISO: 500
Exposure: 1/40 sec
Aperture: 5.6
Focal Length: 90mm
Flash Used: Yes

[Drax]

Hi, Kptasteve!

I took the liberty to play a tad with your image. here's what (with a basic PP) i came up with:



Here's what i did PS CS4 (Trial Version)

- Curves = Channel: RGB, Output: 145, Input: 111
- Levels = Channel: RGB, Input levels to 6 - 1,00 - 255
- Apply the Auto tone

You can also sharpen a bit and add a light vignette and you'll get this:



What do ya think?

[kptasteve]

OH my Wonderful, I think I have found this year's Christmas Card. THANK YOU for leading me in the right direction.


Steve