Loves Hi-contrast and rich colours, is it too much

[michele.parent]

I'm not one to ever simplify anything, My house is painted in rich jewel tones and seems to do the same with photography. I added an example, the original, my version of subtle retouching and my style of highly retouching. at this point of editing, it becomes more of a style choice but I'm interested in finding out what ppl think. don't think of this as a "natural look" but more like fantasy/ fashion art photography. So what do you think of these pictures?

Thanks, michele
retouch sample lil.jpg

not sure if this link works, new to this thing..lol
http://michele-parent.smugmug.com/ga...08_r296J-X3-LB

[0lBaldy]

I think it looks great! Everything is complimented and harmonious! I really like it....Very pretty subject as well.

[palms]

And I like them too, but i do admit to being a fan of over saturated/ high contrast images
but in the end if that is what you like and that is your style go with it

Palms

[michele.parent]

Haha thanks, I tend to model for my own work often, i know what i want and I suck at guiding my models, so its just easier to do it...I need a model guiding forum more than retouching forum..lol

[Gobsmacked]

To me the greens look unrealistic in the 3rd. I would like to see the model from no. 3 with the background from no. 2 . if that makes sense ! Bill

[michele.parent]

I do agree about the greenery, its the sky i really wanted drama with, I tend to love dramatic skies. I really should just start shooting in HDR, I love that style, I could push contrast further. Thanks :-)

[Edalisse]

My only complaint is that you don't have more images. I enjoyed your gallery but it left me wanting to see more. Yeah, they are that good! Congrats.