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<blockquote data-quote="AxeMan - Rick S." data-source="post: 102883" data-attributes="member: 1746">Thanks Robert.&nbsp; I was wondering how you &quot;created&quot; that soft smooth skin look.&nbsp; I figured it was done in layers and with some opacity, but never thought it would involve dodge and burn.&nbsp; The other thing I find interesting is you said you apply a high pass filter (sharpening) WHERE needed, were as I would apply it over the entire image, interesting.&nbsp;When it comes to Photoshop I'm not a nob, but at the same time I feel I have a lot to learn and you have pointed me in the right direction and now I have an idea what I'm looking for without you giving away your &quot;trade secrets&quot;.&nbsp;I agree, I could not see doing this to every photo, but at the same time as you pointed out sometimes you run into a photo you want to pump up.&nbsp; The few times I have used Portrait Professional (playing around) I have been pleased with the results, but not happy.&nbsp; I find it a lot like HDR, it can be overdone easily, leaving you with a un-natural look.&nbsp;Thanks for sharing.&nbsp; Might I add, I think you are a great asset and inspiration to this forum I hope you stick around and continue to be active.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="AxeMan - Rick S., post: 102883, member: 1746"] Thanks Robert. I was wondering how you "created" that soft smooth skin look. I figured it was done in layers and with some opacity, but never thought it would involve dodge and burn. The other thing I find interesting is you said you apply a high pass filter (sharpening) WHERE needed, were as I would apply it over the entire image, interesting. When it comes to Photoshop I'm not a nob, but at the same time I feel I have a lot to learn and you have pointed me in the right direction and now I have an idea what I'm looking for without you giving away your "trade secrets". I agree, I could not see doing this to every photo, but at the same time as you pointed out sometimes you run into a photo you want to pump up. The few times I have used Portrait Professional (playing around) I have been pleased with the results, but not happy. I find it a lot like HDR, it can be overdone easily, leaving you with a un-natural look. Thanks for sharing. Might I add, I think you are a great asset and inspiration to this forum I hope you stick around and continue to be active. [/QUOTE]

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