Yes to those who will comment about they face or eyes, yes I did it again, another self portrait. You should see what I didn't use for this challenge. I might just have to post it after the challenge. It was a tough decision as to which one to use.
I did create the soft effect by fogging up a filter, then aged the photo 95 years in PSP7.
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Definitely meets the challenge topic, well composed.
There have been a number of things pointed out by the commentors.
As odd as it sounds, it's just a tad soft. I know, this is a soft focus challenge, but as much as there is here it causes the image to be lost.
If the colours, esp. of the lipstick had been more pronounced I think this much "fogging" could have worked. For this level of soft the image behind must be very strong.
I'm also not sure about the colour gradiation of the lipstick, the orange hues just aren't working.
I think this is a very good portrait. If you can go back to the original and not loose the colours (assuming they are there) I would suspect a top notch photo.
This is lovely - however the fabric at the neck lloks like a hand grabbing her throat at first glance - see how it looks like craggy old fingers? If you could change the color of that fabric post challenge you will have a stunning portrait.
A wonderful soft felling to this photo. The model has a thoughtful introspective look that is very attractive. This one is without doubt one of my favorites. Beautiful! 10
Whatever method you used here for soft focus worked. As you self-evaluate this image, ask yourself if the soft focus improved the image or degraded it. I'm just guessing, but it looks like a flash was used on this shot. That, coupled with your soft focus method seems to have washed out any color or warmth that would normally be associated with a soft focus portrait.
this is fogged enough to meet the soft focus challenge but for this viewer it goes too far in that direction. The expression seems manufactured and reflections in the eyes are distracting.
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