[pjthiel]

Well i think it looks better. Darkening that upper right quadrant does emphasize the tunnel and the subject better. I'm not sure what i want to do about some of the details but really appreciate the help on the toning!

You are more than welcome ... and thanks for creating the great picture and putting it up here for us all to discuss. Good luck with the competition!

[pjthiel]

I've just got it! Couldn't figure out why people were talking about a tunnel entrance

I hear ya, wombat. It took me the longest time for my eyes to work that out... once I did, it all made more sense.

[NicoleAu]

And let us know how you go in it too!

[magkelly]

I was thinking more Val Lewton than Hitchcock but I really like this. The person in the portrait looks like they're standing in for someone like Vincent Price, Bela Lugosi or maybe Peter Lorre....