Forums > Digital Art and Retouching > Challenges, Contests, and Samples > [RAW] Brit Beauties at the Beach - 19 images

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ECP Images

Posts: 354

Los Angeles, California, US

Guys,

Below is a link to 19 RAW images (with JPG preview versions) from yesterday's beach shoot with two beautiful British models. Here you have two gorgeous girls, in various fitness & beachwear outfits, and a stunning beach setting to experiment with...
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kc7kqh8xypuuvcn/jg18UxdsNL

I look forward to seeing what you guys can add to these pics and I hope this challenge provides you with great test images for you to showcase or refine your skills.

Pretty standard rules as follows:
- You can crop as necessary if you feel it will improve the final result
- You are welcome to use the retouched images for your MM portfolios but please credit as follows...
     * Photographer: ECP Images (Mayhem #2810717)
     * Model 1: Sammi Lee-Jayne (Mayhem #2984123)
     * Model 2: Leanne (not on MM)
- For usage beyond Model Mayhem you will need to ask permission (it's usually no issue)
- No logos or watermarks on the image
- No commercial usage of any images

Just post them all here in the forum, have fun and good luck!!!

Mar 12 14 02:54 pm Link

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trantienvuong

Posts: 1503

Hồ Chí Minh City, Pomorskie, Vietnam

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Mar 12 14 06:56 pm Link

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ECP Images

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Los Angeles, California, US

vtrantien wrote:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3699/13117217463_b856561b9b_b.jpg

Congrats on being the first to post. It automatically makes you the best edit so far!! Joking aside, this is gorgeous. You've given it a real quality finish. I love the sheen on her skin and the overall turquoise look. The subtle vignette and deeper shadows in the sand provide an extra depth lending the image a beautiful hi-end look. Great job and thanks for sharing.

Mar 13 14 08:26 am Link

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trantienvuong

Posts: 1503

Hồ Chí Minh City, Pomorskie, Vietnam

Thank you!


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7444/13124050054_28e382dc28_b.jpg

Mar 13 14 04:31 pm Link

Digital Artist

FM Digital Graphics

Posts: 11

Hemet, California, US

Here's a couple I did today. Hope you enjoy

https://i62.tinypic.com/wp81v.jpg
https://i59.tinypic.com/70ynon.jpg

Mar 13 14 05:03 pm Link

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Kitty Pop Editing

Posts: 322

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

https://i.imgur.com/aXF8eMb.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/cxrzqH6.jpg

Mar 13 14 06:10 pm Link

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Mackeo Blanco

Posts: 148

Plano, Texas, US

Here's a try from me. Thanks for the practice


https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/802/06n3.jpg

Mar 13 14 07:33 pm Link

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efrenster

Posts: 261

Urdaneta, Ilocos, Philippines

my try EFRENSTER PHOTORETOUCH
can i use my port?

https://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/efrenster/IMG_9079_zpse79eaa05.jpg

Mar 13 14 10:37 pm Link

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Bischoff Photography

Posts: 294

Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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Mar 14 14 03:39 am Link

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Ottmar

Posts: 155

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

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https://i58.tinypic.com/2vwzgbd.jpg

Mar 14 14 04:11 am Link

Photographer

ECP Images

Posts: 354

Los Angeles, California, US

vtrantien wrote:
Thank you!


https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7444/13124050054_28e382dc28_b.jpg

Superb work. Once again the edit fits the series perfectly with the vignette inviting the viewer's eyes towards the subject who is treated to subtle enhancements in all the right places. Stunning work and thanks for sharing.

Mar 14 14 04:42 am Link

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ECP Images

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Los Angeles, California, US

FM Digital Graphics wrote:
Here's a couple I did today. Hope you enjoy

https://i62.tinypic.com/wp81v.jpg
https://i59.tinypic.com/70ynon.jpg

Fantastic work again Michelle. Your edit is large and in-charge. FYI, I've left comments on this and your other fantastic edits from the series under the pics in your portfolio. Thanks for sharing!

Mar 14 14 08:49 am Link

Photographer

ECP Images

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Los Angeles, California, US

PhotoTweak wrote:
https://i.imgur.com/aXF8eMb.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/cxrzqH6.jpg

Another stellar edit from PhotoTweak. It's bold, it's confident, it grabs the viewer's attention and wont let go. This is less of a photo tweak and more of a PhotoAmbush! Thanks for taking part and sharing more of your awesome work!

Mar 14 14 08:52 am Link

Photographer

ECP Images

Posts: 354

Los Angeles, California, US

Mackeo Blanco wrote:
Here's a try from me. Thanks for the practice


https://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/802/06n3.jpg

To steal a slogan from McDonalds, "I'm Lovin' It!". This is really sensational. It oozes quality and I love your subtle light leak effect that adds an extra layer of interest. Excellent decision. Great job and thanks a lot for sharing.

Mar 14 14 08:55 am Link

Photographer

ECP Images

Posts: 354

Los Angeles, California, US

efrenster wrote:
my try EFRENSTER PHOTORETOUCH
can i use my port?

https://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/efrenster/IMG_9079_zpse79eaa05.jpg

Yes, please feel free to use this in your portfolio. I'm so glad you chose to work on this image because you've done an amazing job. The sheen on her skin coupled with the lens flare gives the image a really beautiful ethereal look. Great work and thanks a lot for sharing!

Mar 14 14 08:58 am Link

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ECP Images

Posts: 354

Los Angeles, California, US

Bischoff Photography wrote:
https://up.picr.de/17645366sb.png

This is a delicious edit. Nothing heavy handed, just beautiful delicate touches to enhance the image and take it up a level. Great job and thanks a lot for sharing.

Mar 14 14 05:42 pm Link

Model

efrenster

Posts: 261

Urdaneta, Ilocos, Philippines

my try EFRENSTER PHOTORETOUCH
can i use my PORT?

https://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/efrenster/v_zpsb23dc5db.jpg

Mar 14 14 07:57 pm Link

Photographer

ECP Images

Posts: 354

Los Angeles, California, US

efrenster wrote:
my try EFRENSTER PHOTORETOUCH
can i use my PORT?

https://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n523/efrenster/v_zpsb23dc5db.jpg

Yes! Please feel free to use in your port. This is a really dramatic edit with the lens flare almost looking like a beautiful sunset. Great job and thanks a lot for sharing!

Mar 15 14 12:45 am Link

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JM-Photographics

Posts: 1843

Tacoma, Washington, US

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Mar 15 14 07:40 am Link

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ECP Images

Posts: 354

Los Angeles, California, US

Jeffrey Michael Images wrote:
https://fc07.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/073/f/6/_____by_ziggenation-d7a5y1n.jpg

Very cool. This has a quasi-Sports Illustrated look to it which I really like. We were shooting fitness at this point so your edit is perfect for this particular image. Thanks a lot for sharing!

Mar 15 14 10:01 am Link

Retoucher

Kitty Pop Editing

Posts: 322

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

https://i.imgur.com/Cq3Py8G.jpg
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Mar 15 14 12:02 pm Link

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ECP Images

Posts: 354

Los Angeles, California, US

PhotoTweak wrote:
https://i.imgur.com/Cq3Py8G.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/b4xNcxi.jpg

Pure gorgeousness (new word). I contemplated trying some of these in B&W - I thought it might look even more beautiful than color. With your two edits I still don't know the answer because they're equally amazing. Incredible high calibre edits as I've come to expect from PhotoTweak. Great job and thanks for sharing!

Mar 15 14 01:58 pm Link

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Emanelle Photography

Posts: 135

Le Roy, New York, US

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Mar 16 14 06:21 pm Link

Retoucher

at-studio

Posts: 92

El Mansura, ad-Daqahlīyah, Egypt

Hello ECP Welcome Again My Post ,, smile ,, Great Image Shoot I Like This High Key Light ,,

https://i.imgur.com/ruejRI1.jpg

Thank You !!

Mar 16 14 08:41 pm Link

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ECP Images

Posts: 354

Los Angeles, California, US

at-studio wrote:
Hello ECP Welcome Again My Post ,, smile ,, Great Image Shoot I Like This High Key Light ,,

https://i.imgur.com/ruejRI1.jpg

Thank You !!

Incredible super-slick edit. The background color adjustment oozes quality and the skin improvements provide a really nice high-end look. Thanks for taking on this pic and keep up the great work.

Mar 17 14 02:46 pm Link

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Crystal Retouch

Posts: 125

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Mar 19 14 01:34 pm Link

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CJPhotographyDesign

Posts: 6

Marble Falls, Texas, US

Mar 19 14 04:02 pm Link

Photographer

ECP Images

Posts: 354

Los Angeles, California, US

aleks89 wrote:
https://s020.radikal.ru/i714/1403/ab/6c64722169e1.jpg
https://i055.radikal.ru/1403/ba/1bf1aa3904d8.jpg

These are both fantastic. The first is beautifully crisp and clean compared to the original. I like the overall color and the work you've done on the body/skin.
You're the first person to attempt the second and it's great. Your edit shows off the fun and energy captured in the image and I really like it. Thanks for working on the pics an keep up the good work!

Mar 19 14 07:51 pm Link

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justserg

Posts: 34

Volgograd, Volgograd, Russia

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Mar 19 14 08:08 pm Link

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Crystal Retouch

Posts: 125

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Mar 20 14 01:35 am Link

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VEROCLIQ

Posts: 114

Tauragė, Tauragės, Lithuania

I hope you like it. Thank you for sharing.

https://www.part.lt/img/0c5f774162dc89d1dcfa4b5711238eaa36.jpg

Mar 20 14 03:53 am Link

Photographer

ECP Images

Posts: 354

Los Angeles, California, US

ronikea wrote:
I hope you like it. Thank you for sharing.

https://www.part.lt/img/0c5f774162dc89d1dcfa4b5711238eaa36.jpg

I must commend you on an amazing job here. It looks so polished now. Sorry if I don't get the specific retouching language right but de-saturating the background gives it a really nice high-end look. I also love the way you've softened the harsh highlights and improved the skin in all the right places. I see you've made some other subtle enhancements too and it all adds up to a beautiful image.

Mar 20 14 02:33 pm Link

Photographer

ECP Images

Posts: 354

Los Angeles, California, US

justserg wrote:
https://s013.radikal.ru/i324/1403/dc/62ca02a3fe0a.jpg

I completely forgot about this image so I'm really pleased you chose it! Kudos to you for attempting this challenging pic because the exposure wasn't right and you compensated beautifully to rescue it. In fact, it's now a really gorgeous image that does justice to the lovely model and setting. Well done!!

Mar 20 14 02:37 pm Link

Photographer

ECP Images

Posts: 354

Los Angeles, California, US

aleks89 wrote:
https://s52.radikal.ru/i137/1403/82/e7b8386beb57.jpg
https://s43.radikal.ru/i101/1403/ab/7658d96411b6.jpg

More great work from you! These two are excellent. The first one really puts my own edit attempt to shame. You've gone darker than others and it's interesting to see that it creates a slightly different mood. This time it provides a sultry mature look that I like coupled with the nice soft sheen on the model's skin. Thanks for sharing and feel free to use in your port.

Mar 20 14 02:43 pm Link

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justserg

Posts: 34

Volgograd, Volgograd, Russia

ECP Images wrote:
I completely forgot about this image so I'm really pleased you chose it! Kudos to you for attempting this challenging pic because the exposure wasn't right and you compensated beautifully to rescue it. In fact, it's now a really gorgeous image that does justice to the lovely model and setting. Well done!!

Thank you :-)

Mar 20 14 07:15 pm Link

Retoucher

Frank Neo

Posts: 280

Argyle, Florida, US

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Mar 21 14 09:30 pm Link

Photographer

ECP Images

Posts: 354

Los Angeles, California, US

Frank Neo wrote:
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This is a luscious edit Frank. It's turning out to be one of the most popular pics I've shot to date and you really did it justice with a crisp look and beautiful tones and lovely vibrant background color. Cheers for sharing and keep up the great work!

Mar 22 14 01:30 am Link

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neslihandmn

Posts: 39

Antalya, Antalya, Turkey

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IMG_9067 by nessretouch, on Flickr

Mar 22 14 04:21 am Link

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ECP Images

Posts: 354

Los Angeles, California, US

neslihandmn wrote:
https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3739/13326466995_e5fa3bb4e7_c.jpg
IMG_9067 by nessretouch, on Flickr

Lovely edit. You have the image so well defined against the background and sand that it almost looks 3D. Deep blue is my favorite color so I'm a big fan of the hue you chose for the sky. Awesome work mate.

Mar 22 14 08:27 am Link

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Jerry Artz Design

Posts: 136

Orlando, Florida, US

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Mar 22 14 04:08 pm Link