To my eye, the lightened version that you posted is lacking contrast in the face. It looks like it was dodged in PS. The shadow/highlight tool is much more effective when extensive lightening of shadows is desired. Paul
> Where does the lightened one lose contrast, Paul? > > Shel > > > > [Original Message] > > From: Paul Stenquist > > > I think it's just about a tossup. I might prefer the original a tiny > > bit. However, that's because the lightened one loses contrast in the > > process. > >

