mallard on black

[Hazel Grant]

I was "playing" around with my favorite mallard shot and when cropping, found it had a black background that gave it a sort of painting look. I had to place it one a larger black canvas to keep the crop from being too close. then blended them. some minor sharpening in places and had to clone out some dust specks.

[denise ippolito]

Hazel, Really good photoshop skills! The black BG really adds some drama- I think the composition would be stronger if the duck were to the left more. Nice effect you've created here!!Keep up the good work

[Gus Cobos]

A very nice painting Hazel,
I like it...good advise given by Lady Denise...I like the angle of capture...:cool:

[Julie Kenward]

Hazel, what a great angle on this image! Rarely do we get to see a bird from this viewpoint.

I like your painted technique very much...the only place I would consider masking it off is around the eye. I think it would give the viewer that visual punch to stop and make eye contact.

Love the black BG on this!