Ultra-Retouching

A couple of low resolution snapshots inspired me to use photo retouching techniques to take them well past the 'retouched' phase and into the 'completely different image, really a painting' phase.  Because the techniques are usually used in the beauty and fashion print industry, I chose to take them in that direction, but not striving for beauty.  Rather a surreal effect.

Who knows.  Anyway, I sure like Photoshop.