Abused Egret

OK guys, I really abused this one :D but I love it, it made me laugh out loud! It was made yesterday, from the rear with the head not showing, and I was like 100 ft away. I had been photographing it on the log in the water near the marina but took one step too close and it flew and landed on the dock. I drove there and got out and snapped 3 shots and it flew and this photo was the beginning of liftoff with the wings straight up and the feet just barely leaving the dock but it made a cool abused image: PB oil paint plus PB twirl + Topaz Adjust. I cropped off the black edges from the twirl on this one.

Judy, This is fun with a flair! I like the feet and legs . Nice work on the comp.:) I think the wings look great.

This is a really cool, fun image Judy. Your persistance paid off for you. I love how the shades and tones flow through both the bird and dock

This is just too crazy, Judy! Looks like some silly dancing man to me. :D Very fun image!

Thanks guys and gals! I'm glad you like my comically abused egret.

Judy, I'm sure Dali had an egret like this in his pond! Love the wavy, crazy, ribbon-bird thingy! Just think how much better our filters are going to feel next week... :)

If you could find a way to leave most of the face intact but still keep those crazy wings and legs I think that would also be a fantastic image. This is very "Picasso" and I do like it as presented.

This one made me laugh and I like that!!

Thanks Jules. It was taken from the rear so the head and neck wasn't showing at all. Just the butt and tail which wasn't too pretty! :D

Thanks Jim, it did me too!

Thanks Kerry!

Very cool and creative composition, Judy. Love those crazy and wavy killer lines.

Neat image and application, Judy.

You're stretching the limits! :2eyes2:

Judy, this definitely looks like something Dali might have created.:) I love the wavy lines especially in the legs and feet.

I absolutely love the abuse; it looks like a modern dancer and I love the colors and shapes.