Sorry... I did it again...

I keep forgeting it

Well I can't reall comment, the "Mature Content Filter" blocked the image.

At the risk of offending, I might mention that this is a "G" rated site and suitable for the viewing pleasure of children. I'm glad you posted a warning; however, this is not some of the other sites that allow you to post a warning and a link to nudity. You might want to crop and display only the face and shoulders for critique.

For the record, I did not view the image and am therefore unable to comment on the skill or lack thereof in retouching. I will be glad to look and learn if the picture is cropped.

Sign me, old fashioned and modest.

Janet

Please do not link to NSFW content.

Hi, I'd be more than happy to give you a private critique if you PM me the link, I adore tasteful nudes (no, I'm not a pervert ;)) I think the style of photography is a great skill and a true artform.

Hi Natalia,

I'd like to begin by saying that you have very good work! Congratulations!

I saw the image you posted on Deviant and I would have some comments on it for you. Please note that in glamour retouching, your particular taste or the art director's/client's taste is what really matters. It is a very personal kind of work. These are only my opinions:

The eye shot: I think it lacked a bit more transparency and colour in the cornea. And you could also have retouched the big white spot on its top left corner, leaving it just as a slight reflex of the enviroment.

The Breast with dress shot: It lacked a bit of detail on the fabric of the dress, and the shadows were not so well drawn. overal, the shot is not very well lightened, it is flat (with is a problem inherent to the shot itself, not your retouching work) the skin tone is going toward a greenish colour cast, wich can be a problem when printing it.

The breast profile shot: you could work a little more on volume (light and shadow) to enhance the anatomic details. the overal colour cast is also heading toward a greenish tone. I'd ad a bit more of magenta to better balance it.

I actually did some of the sugestions on a file wich I can e-mail to you if you wish.

Once again, you have very good work!!

Cheers,


George Rutherford
www.seagullsfly.com