I had this high-key image of two juvi Snowy Egrets that I thought would work well with DAP. I used the "Realism" preset to start with. Did some very selective masking with the original image and applied the DAP layer at 67%.
I find that one of the secrets to successful use of DAP is to start with an image with plenty of light.
01-12-2011, 02:31 AM
Indranil Sircar
Nice painterly effect, Kerry. I like those dangling feet. Nice pose; just wish the rear snowy's feet was above the wing. I may also try to clone back/darken the wing tip of the front snowy.
01-12-2011, 08:19 AM
Mark Fuge
Nice image and application, Kerry.
Like the effect of this one.
01-12-2011, 08:47 AM
Richard Lovison
Kerry,
I love the softness of the effect with the pastel colors. I agree with Indranil about the wing tip as it gets lost in the brightness of the water though the legs behind the wing doesn't bother me. Beautifully done.
Richard
01-12-2011, 10:22 AM
denise ippolito
Nice effect and softness to the image. I always love to see these birds interact. They look so graceful and I think your filtering adds to the graceful look. I agree w/Indranil regarding the wing.
01-12-2011, 01:17 PM
Keith Carver
Lovely pastel rendering, Kerry. Except for feet below the wings as noted, the COMP is wonderful and the peach BG is beautiful. Nicely done.
01-12-2011, 04:14 PM
Andrew McLachlan
Hi Kerry, really like the effect on this one. The birds are posed nicely and I too like the dangling feet. Very nice!
01-12-2011, 06:12 PM
Christopher Miller
Very lovely poses, Kerry! I love the colors and softness. I agree with Indranil regarding the legs behind the wing. Well done.
01-13-2011, 12:15 PM
Brendan Dozier
Another nice one Kerry! You seem to always use the right amount processing & effects on your images. Does have a light feel and painterly look. I agree with Indranil's critique comments regarding wing and feet.