Hi Andre- Well, it certainly fits the theme! I think it could serve as a model for an alien in a sci fi movie. Amazing detail and sharpness. I presume, like with your other images from the hide, that the red coloring comes from the dirt/dust in the area. I think the bg looks a little grainy and would try some NR on it. Keep experimenting with these close-ups.
Hi Andre that is certainly tight .
I like the image design and the PP work you have done .Very nice colors and tones , like the red soil !!!
I actually see no grain , so for me no need for NR at all.
Sharpening does look again very pleasing , at least to me .
I just wish I could come close to some of the processing work that you do and I would be happy. Obviously you have to get it right in the field first. VWD. Great sharpness and detail. Zimanga cbanga
Andre, I like the concept and you have good detail.
I do find the light area on the RHS a little distracting and perhaps just toning it down brings the overall tones together. In king so it acts like a vignette and draws your eye to the eye IMHO. I really like the detail & texture on the LHC and below, like an old weathered leather sofa, but again just bringing some Exposure back in helps to define it more, so going darker gives a nice illusion of 3D. I would though try to tame more the highlights.
In this instance because of the colour I might suggest a rich Quadtone, WDYT?