Blender 2.5 Test: Color Grading

I never thought color grading was this frustrating but really satisfying once you get things right. I tried my luck with color grading inside Blender 2.5's compositor and here's what I got. It really isn't final yet (really wasn't), but I just wanted to know what you guys think. By the way, the girl on the photo is my girlfriend and I have her permission to post it here. ^_^

I was trying to achieve a somewhat sinister/gloomy feel here, I hope I got it right. ^_^

P.S. Thanks to François Tarlier for some tips.

And here's the node setup:

 

Back from Ilocos

I just got back yesterday from a trip to Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte. It was soooooo exhausting yet exciting so I guess it's compromised. And I needed that rest after all. Anyways, I'm still getting some rest from the trip, hopefully will get back to normal state soon. Below are some photos I took during the trip.