A Work in Progress: Looks like a tough guy



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Own image

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own image

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Mask and place the sources

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Use some levels adjustment layers to modify the light and add contrast.
Make a new layer in multiply mode to paint the shadows.

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Go to Layer > Flatten image.
Use Filter > Sharpen > Unsharp mask to add sharpness to the whole image.

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Make a new layer in multiply mode and add a gradient with a dark color to make a vignette effect at the top of the image.
Finished :)

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Final result

Creation of Looks like a tough guy: Final Result

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