Hey there,
I've been spending some time bettering (or so I think) some old entries of mine. The ones that I was never totally satisfied with but didnt have the time to get them to where I really wanted them for the contest. I mean , I think they were pretty well done, but I'm always seeing possibilities for improvement. Guess I'm a bit anal bout this stuff. ...anyway....I value all your opinions, so I'm gonna post some of em...

here's one...:Skin Punch
The original entry:

eh
and the revised one (with more of the look I wanted):

LARGE w. more detail, here: http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/48482482/
OK...so what do you think....better, sucks or just don't care?

If you're interested and have some old chops of your's that you were never really totally satisfied with.... you know the ones ...
Add to them,improve them and post em.
Do you think this is a good topic idea?

first off great topic BC and a great re-work of your original piece, the skin looks more "life-like" being paler although having seen my votes recently don't get over excited. have to rework some of my earlier stuff

I think the original looks just as good as the new one

2nd one vote, Great idea on redo's ... all tho I won't do it, 110 entrys would take way too long

anyway excellent work BC

hhmmmm...I like'm both..but very nice clean up job to the original

just so you know BC, the first one has been in my favorites for a long time (along with your "time"):

http://photoshopcontest.com/favorites/18256/index.html?l=12&

my personal preference is for the first one.

Thanks for the response peeps

...anybody got some of their own revised chops ta post......maby?

come on...

To be very honest BC--I'd think I'd like to see a metal tongue there instead of the red fleshy tongue--it would fit much better for me. Very nice chop BTW.

I like both of them but the second one is better IMO. The attention to detail and the creativity are outstanding. I can only hope my best efforts measure up to your, what you think, bad or not as good as you originally wanted entries! I think you are one of the top ten choppers here!

Thanks for your input An all metal tongue is a good thought. Were you think'n of a worn metal surface or like new stainless?...hmm ...I think I'll do a mod. with one and see how I like it.

Thanks for your input Will....but geez I dont think I fit into those Top 10 britches. Appreciate the compliment tho

I see that it's a tooth and tongue --just stainless seemed right to me--i could easily be wromg

Both versions are great but I still prefer the original. In the new one I think there there needs to be some shadowing over the bone where the skin covers it Seems a bit flat (especially at the handle).

And I agree that you're one of the top choppers here.

I just noticed that, in the original, you can actually see the photographer holding the camera in the rivet.

I changed my mind..I like the first one better ..I'm a chick I can do that

..and i say if your going to change the tongue, I think stainless steal to match the eye thingamajigger...or maybe keep it as it is and add a slight stainless steal shine to the red tongue?

..again..Great job & well done !