Mustard Seed under the stars

Mustard Seed is the cat.

remask, adjust, glitterato, and simplify (actually started this image to try out the new version 4 of simplify. Lots of new presets, but runs slower on my computer).

The contrasting warm and cool colors are very effective together. Although I think a slice off the right would be good, I very much like how you framed the image vertically. The Glitterato effect is quite convincing, and it makes a great background, especially with the orange at the horizon.

Hi, Mitch, Mustard Seed looks like a very happy cat:S3: I really like the Glitterato effect on this image and the orange and deep blues together. The Simplify works well also. I just downloaded 4 and did the Webinar - it's a great improvement I think.

After posting, I noticed the problems above the left ear, and will fix them. Thanks.
M.C.

Actually Mustard Seed is a real grouch! We love her anyway...(I guess!)

My computer is getting long in the tooth, so some new versions of favorite software (like Simplify 4) run like molasses. I guess I will have to upgrade my system soon!

M.C.

Thanks Dennis! Mustard Seed thanks you also, but then she is expecting residuals...

M.C.

Great name for a cat! I like the effect the Glitterato had to the sky- it's awesome! Nice pose and comp. I might take a slice off the bottom if it were mine. I think having twice as much room above the subject as below would work well here -especially since the sky is so interesting.

Mustard Seed looks like a giant, cool looking cat. Have fun with Simplify 4. Well done.

I like your filter work, sky, and the Glitterato effect. Good suggestions above.

I like the glitter effect. The cat is very nice, but to my eye he's quite large in the frame. I think I'd shrink him and lighten his eyes a bit.