I don't really care for the crop or composition on this, but she was sitting on my lap and this expression was the absolute best. I'm just hoping for at least a 6.0.
convert from raw
B&W layer
Nik Efex soft focus
clone out a spec of something
dodge/burn hair, earring, eyes & lips
duplicate layer, soft light, fade
Nik Efex remove color cast (added a bit of sepia, so left it on)
crop
resize
sharpen
save for web
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Really lovely, delicate portrait, Ken. The earring is a great touch. I didn't vote in the challenge but surely this would have gotten a high score from me. Glad you got your 6+!