Kailey 7

Posted by Ken McCoy (Orlando-Daytona Beach, FL, United States) on 27 November 2008 in People & Portrait.

I spent some time with Photoshop on this one. I think I have the beginnings of something greater later, though - development of some sci-fi/fantasy story, maybe. I felt like she needed something around her face, but I'm not entirely happy with the crack. It seems kind of gratuitous. I tried some celtic tattoos, but that was even worse. Any ideas out there?

Thanks to Kailey & Diamante!

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Comments (16)

zanfifotos from La Garde, France

ken, i think your model is so cute that she doesn't need anything more on her face, she's got such a great look and original pose

27 Nov 2008 5:26am

@zanfifotos: Thanks, Zanfi! You are the first :)

Alun Lambert from cheshire, United Kingdom

lovely shot. i love the line on her face

27 Nov 2008 6:37am

@Alun Lambert: Thanks for the encouragement, Alun! :)

philippe from dijon, France

Jolie modèle et bonne composition, j'aime beaucoup...

27 Nov 2008 6:54am

@philippe: Merci, Philippe!

Dimitrios from ATHENS, Greece

keep it simple Ken, same image no crack!

27 Nov 2008 7:20am

@Dimitrios: Thanks, D! Simplicity rules ...

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

Excellent!

27 Nov 2008 7:25am

@Ana Lúcia: Obrigado, Ana Lúcia!

Jason Kravitz from Brussels, Belgium

I like your creativity but would agree that the crack seems a bit out of place (kind of like a stray hair gone wild) - lighting is good though - especially on her hair which provides good separation from the dark background.

27 Nov 2008 9:26am

@Jason Kravitz: Thanks for the lighting comment, Jason. I think public opinion is leaning your way on the "face art" :)

Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States

Great shot... I am afraid that I am on the side here... great shot but no line on the face... other then that it is excellent...

27 Nov 2008 2:12pm

@Fliss: Thanks, Fliss!

Alphons from Kaatsheuvel, Netherlands

I don't understand the meaning of it, but it is very syrong and movielike. Well done.

27 Nov 2008 4:10pm

@Alphons: Thanks, Alphonse! "Movielike" is a good descriptor.

Anthony Lambert from Bielefeld, Germany

Very dark and fantasy full,I love the Celtic cross !!

27 Nov 2008 4:17pm

@Anthony Lambert: Thanks, Anthony!

Rui from Leiria, Portugal

She's really beautiful and I agree with Dimitrios... simple, without any addons!

27 Nov 2008 4:25pm

@Rui: Obrigado, Rui!

Alejandro Caballero from Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain

Me encantan tus retratos y este en particular el tono tenebrioso que has aplicado para realzar la fotografia, con esa maravilloosa cruz, felicidades...saludos.

27 Nov 2008 6:55pm

@Alejandro Caballero: Muchisimas gracias por tanto detalle en su comentario ... saludos desde la Florida! :)

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

The crack is interesting; as per suggestions, maybe changing her skin tone to something more alien-looking yet beautiful?

27 Nov 2008 10:42pm

@Viewfinder: Hm ... there's an idea. Maybe granite or a wood-tone as in the film Hellboy 2? Thanks, Glenn!

bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

Hey Prof..I think I can see where your going with this one..as above ,Viewfinder's got the idea also,I can see a Gothic-Alien scenario,especially with the superb lighting on the image...
When you've got a few hours to spare...take a visit to this site ,you never know,pal..:-

cheers Ken..
Billy...

28 Nov 2008 12:34am

@bronzebilly u.k.: Thanks, Billy. The site is marvelous, but you're right - a few hours can easily be spent browsing and learning :)

bronzebilly u.k. from Barry,Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom

Sorry Ken..try this link:-
http://www.advancedphotoshop.co.uk/
Billy...

28 Nov 2008 12:37am

akarui from Kagoshima, Japan

I don't think the crack was necessary. The pose, the light on her face makes allready a good picture. But you can use it to try different effects and post processing.

28 Nov 2008 1:49am

@akarui: Thanks, Akarui!

JJ from Jersey City, United States

I am not creative and can barely open file sin photoshop so cannot hel p with ideas, but I think its a petty cool shot, I am not sure about the crack on the face she is so beautiful I dont think it is needed, the celtic symbol on the ground gives a good feel

28 Nov 2008 3:35pm

@JJ: Thanks, JJ!

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