Love the photo, except I coulnd't see it on the site.. _h version doesn't seem to be available, and I can only see the photo if I decrease my browser width and refresh.

Constantinos: I'm not sure what happened there, the file was uploaded to the server but wouldn't load. Anyway, I've now uploaded a new version - which does work.

The JPG quality is horrible. First time I see it like this on here... what happened?

Agree on the poor JPEG quality. I actually checked all my browser settings to ensure it wasn't on my side.

miklos: for some reason they look reasonably ok on my machine, but I just checked my settings and it seems that 'Save for Web' reset itself to '0' quality - which isn't good. Anyway, I've re-uploaded them all now so it should look a lot better.

Yessir, much better.

Great HDR conversion David. As always, thanks for showing the "before" and "after" shots...

The tone mapping definitely "makes" this photograph... along with her expression.

Nicely done.

Stunning, I can't believe the difference between this and the original.

This one might be my fav so far. Amazing imagery. I love everything about this image! Very powerful.

I think you made something out of nothing here. The processing is a little heavy generally, but for the title and look to go along with it, is excellent.

She looks like she could be on the cover of a grunge band album! Terrific expression, posture, even grubby knees all go together for a "don't-give-a-damn" attitude!

Another piece of Chromasia magic. The original is frankly an unremarkable photograph; the sort many of us might inadvertantly take and then delete. With your usual alchemy you've provided an interesting image.

I really am going to have to stop looking on this website as it only makes me jealous of your obvious abilities!

Thanks for the constant inspiration.

Fantastic photograph David. Everything seems to fit and work together. Wonderfully done. : )

great capture. looks like teenager angst maybe setting in. i love what you have done with the image. the original just does not have the same edge as the tonal b/w. really great tonal values and texture. and to boot, Rowan is simply beautiful. really nice pieece

Wow! To self : must not give in, will not go over to the dark-side, will not dabble in HDR ;-D

Hell Dave ... the body language is just sublime ... just give her another five years ... ha ha ... I've been through that stage my own kids ... enjoy.
richard

good work !!

Very nice! Perfect shot of how younguns get when they're tired... or how some teenagers are most of the time :P
I like the processing to, but the subject is the best bit.

Oh boy here it goes again....amazing! Never get tired to say I just love when you and Rhowan work together. SHe is just too much! Gourgeous and your work in this pic is just superb. Congratulations both of you.

This is simply awesome! I can't believe the before and after.

Really great.Think grubby knees give shot even more personality.:)

Stunning BW portrait...
Very well done.
Bravo

Really great portrait. Her expression says it all :).

cute!!!! and what a title!

Happy Birthday Mate.....

Great expression

Everything about this shot is great. The tones and textures really pop. Her attitude is priceless.

Wonderful textures and helped by a great pose too

Here is something new for me. I enjoyed reading the commentary and other people's thoughts on the post processing. Much what has been said by others I have to agree too.

Bill

Hello,
i have use carefully your tutorials for my own work.
Let me know what you think about it please ?
Your tuto are really greats.
Cheers
Patrick

Fantastic textures and processing here. Just awesome!

Great picture: tough girl with Barbie-boots!!!! LOL

Very nice portrait and great post-processing ! ;)

A perfect picture!
I love its textures!

Sorry Dave but I still don't think I follow here you're going with this and some other HDR shots you've been putting up lately. I guess it's just not my cup of tea. That being said I've seen you do these HDR images really well, in particular when you started doing them on Chromasia...

Bonjour,
Well done effect..and "attitude"..Bravo!

Great portrait. Nice atmosphere.

nice shot, very simple

Thanks everyone.

Patrick: ok, when I've got a bit of free time I'll take a look.

Jide: the first HDRs I put up were probably a bit more subtle than these, and I guess at the moment I'm seeing how far I can push it. I'll probably return to less in-your-face versions soon.

Great shots... and title!

I am really going to like this site. This is a great portrait image. The mood of the image matches the mood of the model. Great work.

Very cool processing. Very stark.

wow .... it´s a great work!

Geez - this is powerful - the scuffed knees and 'Barbie' boots of the little girl meet the make-up and petulance of the emerging woman-to-be. Innocence and innocence lost - all right here. Beautiful, sad, celebratory, brilliant.

I have to agree with Stephen Phillips... very "Pretty Baby". Excellent post work, cropping, etc.