The new version is FAR superior, and shows very well how nicely B&W can be used. It needs a little spotting in a couple of places - very minor, but if you're going to exhibit it, it should be done. Care to explain some of the techniques and steps used in the clean up and conversion?
Shel > [Original Message] > From: Paul Stenquist > Some of you may recall a portrait I posted last year. It's a shot of an > older fellow who shines shoes outside a clothing store in Birmingham, > Michigan. I've revisited it as a high contrast BW with some background > cleanup and other mods, including removing reflections from the eyes. I > had some help from a professional retoucher who has been working with > me on another project. The new version is here: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3451662 > > The original is here: > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2512646
