Would anyone like to practice...

[gene_spark]

Tanks for this nice Picture to practice.
here is my Version

lg.
Gene

[Der_W]

I know I'm way too late with this, but here's mine nevertheless.
Thanks for this gorgeous shot, Tony!

Edit: The banding isn't in the full-size.

[W.Smith]

Originally Posted by DJSoulglo

I think you'll get more reactions to this if you just post the RAW on sendspace or something and post the link here.

Sendspace.com has a max file size of 300MB, is slow as molasses, and produces annoying pop-up ads.
WeTransfer.com, as one of many (free!) alternatives, has a max file size of 2GB and is 10 times as fast (without pop-ups).

[Farlco]

Here is my go...

[Heretic]

here is mine

[avigalinka]

Hello to everyone! I never did it before and after lessons on DVD of Natalia Tafarell I try to do it. Thanks for that picture.

this is the big one
http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/1917/img12693.jpg

[RetWannabe]

Originally Posted by Amanda_Lauren

And Here are some up close. (My only thing is, I will say the texture on my screen is much better than on these small samples.)

ALD

Amanda, very nice work. And, that it took you 8 hrs I can believe that, it shows.

[chinchillakilla]

I know this is an old post but i want to have a go at this picture aswell will post when i have results

[RetWannabe]

I am ashamed to say how little time I devoted to this image, but I only saw it as a skin challenge and concentrated on that. Didn't do hair or anything else - was rushing off to work on the next couple of images one of which is a hair challenge. But here is my try.

[gramma_daisy]

I am new to this site and I am thrilled at how informative it is! I have spent the last hour reading all the posts and looking at everyone's work. Very impressive, but I'm most enthralled with Flexmata! What talent AND dedication to quality. A true master at his profession!

[Dabowphoto]

Just joined the site today so I'm probably a bit late to this thread. Good opportunity to test a PS action script I've been developing to try and cut down on my retouching time though, so thought I'd give it a shot. Keeping it as real as possible, and hopefully faithful to the photographer's vision. 1hr edit attached:

[Dabowphoto]

Oh, I'll add one more thing if I may, this time speaking as a photographer. I noticed a few people have been repositioning the head to a more upright position... and I'm not sure why. IMO it looks unnatural. Models should lead into the pose slightly, it gives a much more natural and becoming look. When you speak to someone you know it is natural to lean in. Editing the head to a straighter angle not only removes that personal warmth, it leads to a wooden, almost startled look. It also goes against the photographer's original image - he would have posed the model like that and unless otherwise stated by them that it's something they'd like addressed, as a retoucher I'd leave it alone. My two cents

[AKMac]

Hi Tony,

Here's a JPeg of my retouch. I spent a lot of time and hopefully it's been worth it. Any comments on my work will be gratefully received.

I am trying to raise my profile, having only recently started working freelance after many years of teaching.

I would like to send you the full resolution file if you could give me an address.

regards

AKMac

[faker studio]

Hi Tony,

Hows that looking?

http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/328/girlfaceh.jpg

Could I get your full name for the photo credit?
Think I will put this in my folio..


Thanks

[crater]

i've fount this thread few day ago. I know that its a bit old :P but i did my try on this one.


before


After

[acapulco]

Just found this site and your thread
hope you enjoy my retouch as much as I did, making it

[SierraBella]

So I think I am going to give this one a try myself but before I start has anyone had any luck removing the black blob of makeup from the corner of her eye?

[JAYKAT]

here is my version