First attempt with PS

[payn817]

I posted this portrait a while back. The BG was way busy, this is my first PS work, any thoughts?? How is the portrait itself? How is the PS work? I know the expression isn't the best, it was candid.

[mdmc]

Hi payn817,
I havent seen the other post, but I like the b&w on the near black purple bg.(I hope its not my moniter that makes it look purple). Its a clean simple composition. very nice.
three things I notice, two are ps. The white line on the nose mouth and chin look like digital artifacts, and there are waves from your brush on the far edge of her top. I noticed the white line right away and first thought it was lighting. I had to look a while before I noticed the waves.
I wish I could offer some help, but I'm no good at this myself. The third thing is that it might be better with a little more space at the top, imho. overall though its a very nice pic and good work.
BTW, congrats on your great work and good fortune, I love both the tomb and the lilly,
Mark.

[GB1]

I think I remember this shot.

I think it's a success. The contrast between the front and back of her is a little extreme to me, however. Seems to be a lot of lost detail on the area in the back of her head. But as far as the PS expt, it worked. The crop seems good here also, to me.

[payn817]

Thanks for your replies. This is the first of only two portraits I have attempted. It was candid, and in natural light with no diffuser, or bounce card. Your comments will help greatly in future projects.

MDMC, I am glad that you enjoyed some of my work. Indeed, luck has been with me in this short time.