Originally Posted by IsaacEastgate
looks like the kind of stuff you find on deviantart.
The lighting and effects are extremely inconsistent and there is just no subtlety or beauty to it...
I make it a point to study techniques from those who are successful, most of the time I learn something new. From this research, it turn out Hill's technique is useful for punching up certain flat low contrast image, and pushing good image up one notch.
From BradLey Marshall:
before:
BEFORE on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
after:
on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
before:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2324/...b054415de7.jpg
after:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2212/...7393de4a97.jpg
I don't think you can fault
this from Maria Flash. Or
this from Noid.