I used the cowbird image I'd posted before with the nice texture background as a starting image, added 4 textures, 2 Nik Color Efex layers on the base image, softened it a little as it was too sharp, and painted the background with some grunge brushes.
05-15-2011, 05:01 PM
Judy Howle
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Here's a Nik Silver Efex version.
05-15-2011, 05:25 PM
Dave Mills
Hi Judy, the effects you applied are working well with the nicely handled subject....
05-15-2011, 05:54 PM
Steve Adkins
Neat image process and textures, Judy. I really like the asymmetrical vignette. Thanks for showing the B&W version also.
05-15-2011, 06:08 PM
Steven Kersting
Nice, I like the color version as it keeps some of the actual bird color and works well with the BG.
05-15-2011, 07:58 PM
denise ippolito
Judy, I like the first post best. Nice color tones for the cowbird and you did a great job applying the texture.
05-15-2011, 08:27 PM
Cheryl Slechta
Judy, I like them both but I think the second one portrays an old photo better than the first. But we'll wait and see what Christopher says:S3:
05-15-2011, 08:38 PM
Christopher Miller
Great work, Judy! Love the textures and vignette. Both versions look great, but for me the B&W version takes the cake. :S3: I think it emphasizes the textures and aged look more.
05-15-2011, 09:10 PM
Maureen Allen
I really like the Nik Silver Efex version, Judy. It brings out all the aged textures and looks like a photo from an older birding book to me. Nicely done!
05-15-2011, 09:28 PM
Judy Howle
Thanks everyone! I went back and did the Silver Efex version after I posted the first one and I think I like it better for the old photo effect. But I like the color version too. :S3:
05-22-2011, 05:12 AM
Anita Bower
Judy: Great image! Simple, strong, bold, effective. The original composition and image are good, and the pp just makes it better. Especially like the glitter in the eye!