I have been retouching for about 2 years, I did it the wrong way starting out, and learned another way. I HAVE NOT YET started with the dodge and burn technique for improving the skin, but here is one I finished recently. Before: xxx After: yyy Update: August 20, 2013 - I gave High End Retouching a shot. Test Aug 20 13 11:42 am Link the photo had a very painterly feel from the start. I like the image, I do think you've gone a little overboard on the green foliage and water. Those areas are so saturated that it takes attention from the subjects. keep practicing, I'd like to see more along that style Aug 20 13 04:18 pm Link Motordrive Photography wrote: I see what you're saying now, Aug 20 13 05:31 pm Link Decent, but start with a better image. Sep 18 13 06:09 am Link |