I use PaintShop Pro and AfterShot, it's been a number of years since I've upgraded it; but have no problems with it (just used it today) and my upgrade price for those two items and even the video editor was still less then your yearly price (granted I've been a Corel customer for many years). Plus I get more than what Adobe was offering for a fraction of the costs.

First off - it's been awhile since I've replied and by no means a professional, but here are my thoughts.

Well I like Bill's - there is more depth to the photo, and not as processed as I have seen in the past (meaning grunge upon grunge - if that makes sense). I also like that I can see his eyes more, I can look into his eyes and try and see how he got there. There is more contrast in Bill's photo then Kevin's which gives it the depth and separation from the background. Especially since there is more lighter gray (white) in the photo then Kevin's.

Kevin's is good, but it seems to be missing something. His eyes are good, and I don't mind that they are not following his nose per say. He himself looks good, maybe it is the background blends a bit too much for me into him. I also would like to have a bit more room to where he is looking as to give it more of a story of long past. If you are going old school (and I know you are a master at these things) maybe go with a even more faded photo but yet a higher contrast on the important parts (as in the outline of his face, eyes and details of his wrinkles) - not a washed out photo just a bit of pop.

Now again, far from the expert and I always have that problem of not going far enough or going to far. Hopefully now that I'm on my own (besides the two teenagers), I can find some time and gumption to get back out there and practice some more.

Good work on both of these photos

GPoyner

Thanks Rich, agree cropping will help a bit. I got a little hurry up and post since it has been a long time since I have posted anything; the pose is all her I have no coordination in my body unless of course it is volleyball! GPoyner

Thanks LLucas, I'm still debating on seeing her face better, in the means of bringing a little mystery behind who IS that dancer. Yes cropping is in order, not sure on the feet to the horizon, the solid sky brings not much interest for me. Let me think on that one...GPoyner

Thanks Lalezo - yes cropping is in order a bit from the top and a bit from the bottom. GPoyner

It's been awhile, but I have been out shooting when I can. Here is a photo that I took of my daughter. Yes the processing could use some work and the banding in the sky is a bit bothersome (most likely of me trying to get the rays to show, ok because I was trying to get the rays to show more); but I do love how the rays of the sun hit her and align with her body.

Please don't hold back any comments, suggestions, tips, tricks or feedback is greatly appreciated.

Thanks GPoyner

Dancing in the Sun

Ok...now that is funny! Thanks for the laugh! GPoyner

Tamalero....yes you could write the coupon again in the forum for others to use. Thank you for the offer. GPoyner

Thank you for your kindness; I did upgrade my paintshop so received a coupon from that. Have a wonderful night....GPoyner

Thanks Tamalero....the coupon can only be used starting Dec. 8th. I'm still only getting the 68.99 deal. GPoyner

Interesting, I went directly to their site and it came up 68.99. I wanted to go directly to the source and not click on the link...thus why I got the 68.99 price (USD). GPoyner

Thanks, but when I looked it was for 68.99 on sale. Did you have another coupon that you used? GPoyner

Try this link:

https://support.google.com/nikcollection/answer/3002252?hl=en&ref_topic=3001412

Thanks GP

And you did a wonderful job...

hlmichel,

I don't know if this would work, but you could try and see if it does - if you are getting more relaxed expressions from your models with sunglasses on - see if you can find some that are not so darkening - meaning ones where you can see the eyes - I have a few that I don't wear because they are just cheap ones that do nothing for protecting the eyes. GP