This is from earlier in the evening... this Anna's was hovering over a hummingbird sage brush. I took number of images as it tried to extract nectar from the flowers. For processing, I used multiple layers with masks for Topaz Simplify and Fractalius. I changed the opacity for the layers as well as opened up the underlying layers to get the effect. Applied usm on the final web version. Hope you like it...
05-23-2011, 06:09 AM
Mark Fuge
Looks like a fighter coming in for a landing! :w3
Nice image and application, Indranil.
05-23-2011, 07:44 AM
denise ippolito
Super cute Indranil and I like the softness that the filter added. Color tones are lovely.:S3:
05-23-2011, 12:45 PM
Richard Lovison
Indranil,
This is one of my favorites of yours. I don't believe I have ever seen a hummingbird taken from this angle. Love the softness and simplicity added by the effects. Beautifully done.
Richard
05-23-2011, 03:40 PM
Brendan Dozier
Very nice composition, Indranil! I agree, that is a very unique hummer pose you captured. Very tasteful application of Topaz & Frac. Well done! :cheers:
05-23-2011, 03:40 PM
Judy Howle
I've never seen a hummer photographed form that angle either, very unique perspective. I like the processing, soft but retaining detail in the bird.
05-23-2011, 03:59 PM
Andrew McLachlan
Hi Indranil, love the hovering pose and the treatments you applied to this. Lovely colors too!
05-23-2011, 09:50 PM
Indranil Sircar
Thanks all; appreciate it a lot. It is an unusual pose. I myself was surprised to see that I had a frame like that!