I use both PS and GIMP. In this case, its PS. I know I can go back, but it's all in the blending options and stuffs, and I'm awful for not labelling anything ever

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Yeah, I like the effect too, but I agree that it's too much around his head. Problem is, I can't really reduce it without it looking kinda... translucent. I just don't like what it does to his face, it reminds me of a 15 year olds myspace display picture.