Theme: Pastel Willet

I'm not sure what artist I am emulating, but I did try for a "painterly" effect. I can't get DAP, so I used a variety of filters including but not limited to - sketch/charcoal and chalk in CS4, Topaz simplify, Nik ColorEfex Pastel, and underpainting in CS4. Thanks for looking.

Cindy, Beautiful pastels. I love the color tones on Willets and the color palette you've chosen goes very nicely with their natural coloring. I love the effect on the water(kind of a starry night look) This really came out nice and I 'd love to see more like this.

Cindy, a beautiful base image and I love the soft, warm colors. Nice job:)

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Cheryl

Hi Cindy, Very nice! The colors,subject,light and painterly effect all make the image for me.Good job!

works for me Cindy....the "glow" is well interpreted.
Might crop a bit off the top, about half way down to the wave break

Thanks to all for you comments. I'll work on my "painting" this week, Denise.

I do like the crop suggestion, Dave.

This is gorgeous, Cindy! Love the colors, the light, and the painterly effect. Well done!

Thanks, Christopher!

Lovely warm tones! I really like this one a lot.