nathan hulse: Hi Stan thanks for your comments. I've look at brightening the picture, but the whites are white, the blacks are balck, and the model was very tanned, (Lucky girl had just returned from a weeks work in portugal). Re Sharpening, I never sharpen my images, as I alway leave this to the final use (ie magazines). perhaps I should really consider that for my photoblog, in the future.

nathan hulse: HI Brian. thanks for you comments. I've checked the main file and the eyes are sharp, I tend not to apply any sharpening as I always leave this to final use (ie magazines). Although I should perhaps consider it for this photoblog.
You mentioned not being sure of the intent of the image, this type of images are popular with 'lads mags', not quite top shelf magazines, in the UK. This set is likely to be sold to a popular title in the UK.