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Comment by Curt Firestone on January 6, 2017 at 11:44pm

Thank you Elehna.  There is no Avril version.  I made two different versions.  Anna made one in B&W and Doug made a comparison version.

Comment by Elehna de Sousa on January 6, 2017 at 10:36pm

I like Avril's " after" version the best. A great candid capture.

Comment by Curt Firestone on January 5, 2017 at 9:24pm

Thank you all for your input.  I found it very helpful.

Comment by Larry Citra on January 5, 2017 at 6:28pm

I like all the versions .... this is a very interesting image, so much expression!

Comment by anna mccolm on January 4, 2017 at 5:37pm

I too like this last version.

Comment by Avril Kirby on January 4, 2017 at 8:21am

I like your last version--well done. The face is even more compatible with the wall now and the darker jacket works for me. Interesting to see the group re-workings.

Comment by Curt Firestone on January 3, 2017 at 9:07pm

What software has the artistic filter?  I like it.  In the  version, I painted the green lapels to soften them.  I also used a retro effect.  I continue to crop and to give the eyes some bluish tint.

Comment by Curt Firestone on January 3, 2017 at 8:59pm

Here is my newest version with thanks to Doug, Anna & Jana

Comment by anna mccolm on January 3, 2017 at 7:39pm

I tried it in B&W to see how it looked, and cropped it a bit. The way to cope with lack of sharp focus is to say "It's more artistic this way!"