RAW editing contest 21#

[golunvolo]

An old image taken with nikon d200 and 17-35 2.8.

  https://www.dropbox.com/s/3syk53j2tq62hr9/_DSC5978.NEF?dl=0
 
  A newer image taken with nikon d700 and rodenstock 95 1.4

  https://www.dropbox.com/s/ws94o62aduiim8x/_FVR8332.NEF?dl=0

  Choosing an image for other people to play with is proven way more difficult than expected. I hope you enjoy the challenge.

[Frank Fremerey]

In general I would prefer if we leave it at one RAW file per Contest, because it is much earier to compare results.

[golunvolo]

   I had 7 different files ready to upload. This contests are almost forgotten by now so I don´t think is a bad idea to give some options if that can get it rolling.

   
 
   

[armando_m]

thanks Paco, very nice image , gorgeous eyes

edit, adding the second image ... a bit of fun

[Jakov Minić]

Those eyes are beautiful!!!

[Mongo]

Striking !

[John G]

A good and new challenge for me, working with a facial close up.
I experienced a lack of skill with the skin tone and masking. Trying to sharpen the hair strands effected the sharpness on the skin.
I cloned out some of the black shadows in the hair, and removed the green in the back ground. It was a detractor for me.
Then I spent a little time on the Blue in the eyes.

[John G]

Hi
   I had to have another go, was feeling the need to improve.

[Fons Baerken]

here is my edit

[Almass]

My version......

[John Geerts]

another version

[Frank Fremerey]

I am happy to the the REC back on track!

[golunvolo]

We do have a strong preference so far.

[Frank Fremerey]

I thought about recoloring her hair....
Then I saw the yellow core of the flower
innards are a good match for her eye make up...

[John G]

Frank, It feels like eyes viewing into a kaleidoscope.
I have seen beautiful book matched stratifications in Stone set out in quadrants in Grandiose Office Receptions, that have a similar appearance as well.