This image started out as a failed attempt to do a flash blur. Nothing was blurred-in fact I couldn't have gotten a sharper image if I tried. So I added a few layers which I moved w/ the move tool and then added a zoom blur(small amount) in photoshop. Added a sky from the Galapagos and then masked back in some details.
08-01-2010, 11:47 AM
Indranil Sircar
This is beautiful, Denise. The color and the effect has an ethereal quality to it... Very nicely processed.
08-01-2010, 02:15 PM
Kerry Perkins
Denise, I just have to say it - wow! This is just wonderful. I would be happy to get that base image, but what you've done with it is super. Love the sharpness of the head and all the multiple wings, legs, and tail feathers! The bg is awesome. Great job!
08-01-2010, 02:28 PM
denise ippolito
Thank you both so much. It means a lot to me.
08-01-2010, 02:38 PM
Susan Candelario
My Goodness Denise... this is outstanding! I really love it. You are so creative and artistic. Your pp skills are magnificent. It's great to be able to capture a winner from the get go and to be able to take it to a whole new level is awesome. You have obviously managed both with this image. Great job!
08-01-2010, 02:44 PM
Dave Mills
Hi Denise, agree with Susan and others on your creativity and handling of this image. IMO everything works from it's softness,positioning,detail,clouds and lighting. Very well done!!
08-01-2010, 02:48 PM
denise ippolito
Susan and Dave, It means a lot coming from you two.
08-01-2010, 04:16 PM
Cheryl Slechta
Denise, this is just gorgeous. I love the dreamlike look to it combined with the sharpness of the tern. There's nothing common about this tern:D
08-01-2010, 06:20 PM
Laura Pipkin
I LOVE it, Denise! It's really gorgeous!
08-01-2010, 06:44 PM
denise ippolito
Cheryl and Laura, Thank you both very much for your kind comments, I appreciate it.
08-02-2010, 05:43 AM
Arthur Morris
I really love this one. Did you rotate the different levels? Did you erase to wind up with only one head? Wait, don't answer those: save it for the Blur Guide! I love the multiple wings and the fact that you can see the eye. Your imagination and creativity are over the top.
08-02-2010, 07:55 AM
denise ippolito
Thank you Artie. I will add it to the blur guide under the post processing blur section.
08-02-2010, 08:22 AM
Judy Howle
Outstanding image, Denise. And very creative!
08-02-2010, 09:15 AM
Christopher Miller
Wow! Beautiful dreamy image, Denise! Perfect in every way! :)
08-02-2010, 09:32 AM
Roman Kurywczak
Hey Denise,
Can't add enough to the above praise.....all well deserved! One of my favorites for sure!!! Killer in every way!!! :cheers::cheers::cheers:
08-02-2010, 11:23 AM
denise ippolito
Wow guys thank you very much. I appreciate the kind words.
08-02-2010, 06:39 PM
Jackie Schuknecht
Funny how when you don't try it comes out so sharp. Love the feel, very nice work Denise.
08-02-2010, 08:15 PM
denise ippolito
Jackie, Ain't that the truth!!!;)
08-03-2010, 11:47 AM
Michael Zajac
Denise, You have excellent photoshop skills. This is outstanding!!:cheers:
08-03-2010, 01:27 PM
Mark Fuge
Nice image and application, Denise.
Well done.
As they say, "When all you have is lemons, make lemonade!"
Tastes Great! There is more than one way to make it work.
08-03-2010, 05:13 PM
denise ippolito
Michael and Mark, Thank you very much. I appreciate it.