Is this over sharpened?

[shootme]

Just wondering if this has been over sharpened?. Any other critique appreciated. Photo taken at a market place where there were some buskers. He was reciting poetry. I used the on camera flash.

[hminx]

The sharpening adds to this and gives it more oomph, couple of hot spots on the cheek and nose, but a truly wonderful shot shootme...:thumbsup:

Enjoying your time in Aussie ?

[shootme]

Hi Pete, thanks much appreciate your comments. Yep having a blast here but boy after 25 years has it changed a lot...

[jetrim]

Sharpening looks good on this shootme! Great illustrative portrait.

[naznomore_92]

Very good shot. The sharpening truely adds character. Great job.

[Frog]

Whether it is over sharpened or not depends on what you want.
For me, I prefer a more natural look but this does bring an emphasis to the character.

[armando_m]

Really nice portrait, the very detailed image is really interesting
Well done

[Don Schaeffer]

I agree. The sharpening looks great.

[shootme]

Thank you all so much for your comments, gives me more confidence now to process and post a couple of others. The gentleman was a busker roaming the country to festivals or Sunday markets, reciting poetry. I asked if I could take his photo made a contribution to his kitty and gave him my card should he want some photos which he appreciated as he has a festival in a couple of weeks where they might want a picture for their web site. I said just have the people contact me and I'd be happy to provide some shots.

Again thanks Jetrim, Frog, Armando, Don and naznomore_92 for your comments.

[ishot3bucks]

I think it looks great...looks like a cover for an album?

[shootme]

I think it looks great...looks like a cover for an album?

Thanks much appreciated.

[shootme]

hmmmm i don't know what to say, i love the photo but i think its too sharp but the sharpness still complements on the color.

Thanks for the feedback, I'm with you on this, thinking yes, but it seems to work. I didn't sharpen as much with my second image.

[mattb]

I like it too. What a character!
The hot spots mentioned do not seem to detract significantly.

[shootme]

I like it too. What a character!
The hot spots mentioned do not seem to detract significantly.

Thanks Matt, I actually made them a tad hot on purpose, but I don't think I over did it as you suggest too.