This image was edited using non-destructive editing. Without altering the original image in any way I duplicated the layer and edited that one. I changed the duplicated image into black and white, added noise that gives the slight grain effect in the background, added sharpness to make the image more crisp and finally I adjusted the curve of the image for the shadow effect.
The session has refreshed my memory of using Photoshop and the various basic tools it has to offer. Furthermore I have learnt and realised that it is better to edit a copy of the image above the original image so the original image is always there if it is still needed.
