In a message dated 11/6/02 11:42:33 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << BTW, I feel its best to shoot portraits at maximum sharpness and use photoshop techniques to create a soft lens effect. I create a second layer of the primary image andad BLUR it heavily. I then adjust opacity with the underlying image and voila! Soft lens effect but better than in camera with a soft lens because it's infinitely adjustable. JCO >>
Ah, but have you used your erasure tool as the final step. What you describle makes for very nice portraits but take it another step and they're even better. Take your erasure tool and just erase the top soft layer around the eyes, mouth and maybe the ears (or whatever you choose.) The result is an overall softness with just the eyes and mouth sharp. You'll like it. Vic
