Need opinions about retouched pic?

Question

Hi, there, I have a pic I retouched, I intentionally went little further with softening pic than usual, to get the effect I wanted, so I know it's not looking absolutelly natural, but that is what I wanted, slightely cartoonish effect, like in magazines etc... I wanted to know what do you think about it, is this looking or not?... So I need opinions about the retouching general! Thanks... :)

http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd112/nikolavejin/back.jpg

Answer 1

how did you do that? what program did you use? let me know please. thats cool.

Answer 2

I think it's good for the cartoonish look you were going for but I would add something interesting in the backround.

Answer 3

It looks a little fake

Answer 4

looks good... a little rough around the ears... but if you are using photoshop that's nothing the blur tool can't fix.

if your interested in photo-manipulation and editing i know a good forum that has good tutorials and if you have any other questions anyone there would be more than willing to answer them or help you in any way... maybe even do the project for you.

check out http://photochopz.com

Answer 5

I think you did a great job on it.  Have you tried changing the color of the eyes, yet?  That would look good and give it a other worldly look.  I like to make eyes bright blue or green, it's fun to mess around with.  Practice makes perfect and if your program has a book or a help section, that will give you more practice.

Answer 6

How come you put this question up here twice? anyways, people usually have more exciting profile pictures, like them on vacation, with thier friends, or family. Maybe it would be better if you added a backround and made a cool effect, but right now, it just looks kinda plain, and a little boring, add some color, and a bigger smile :)  then it will look less fake