Over doing the orton effect!?

[jealous]

if you must use this technique then how about having the blur overlay sharper in the middle and more blurry around the edges. this should keep the god-awful dreamy effect but not overpower the girls features - (by not blowing out the colours and softening shadows)

 

[UUilliam]

Hmm, never thought of that, Just i want a fantasy feel as it is for a Nails and beauty parlor, This specific one is for the under 12's / teens
i have allot in the set, not finished editing (this must be my 4th revise lol...)
ill upload them all in people photography once done.

 

[Dwig]

I find it difficult to accept the bright, yellow forehead that the girl has; the color and saturation level of her yellow forehead is just a touch below that of her shirt; the yellow forehead just ruins it for me.

Agreed, the hotspot on the forehead destroys the image. Its a major distraction for me. IMHO, it shouldn't be any brighter than the girl's cheeks.