From a 540x670 crop... Many Lab curves layers to neutralize bg color & selective contrasting, Many Topaz Adjust layers for tone, detailing, Topaz Simplify for general softening & tone, cloning here & there, uprezed 150%, sharpening & detailing.
Thanks for looking...
Cheers,
-Michael-
01-26-2012, 05:08 PM
Steve Adkins
Beautifully done, Michael. The tones and pink are splendid! Nice detail on bird.
01-26-2012, 10:11 PM
Paul Lagasi
Michael, a fitting theme, piece of artwork, lovely details and subtle colors..only thing I might do is blend in, the two dark marks above the birds back on right.....thanks for sharing
01-27-2012, 07:03 AM
Cheryl Slechta
Nicely done, Michael:S3:
01-27-2012, 08:43 AM
denise ippolito
Michael, I like the pose and soft effect. I wonder if a hint more sharpening to the eye area would work. I might tone down the neck just a touch. Cute little one for sure.:S3:
01-27-2012, 10:39 AM
Mark Fuge
Nice image and application, Michael.
Like the pose on this. Looks like a studio shot! :w3 :c3:
01-27-2012, 01:08 PM
Indranil Sircar
Micheal, this is a wonderful composition! I love the pose, the white on white and the pink... perfect for the theme.
01-27-2012, 06:51 PM
Michael Gerald-Yamasaki
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Steve, Paul, Cheryl, Denise, Mark, Indranil,
Thank you so much for your comments. The OP was processed without much thought as to size, but it's grown on me so I started over with a more printable size in mind. For this version I used DAP (Portraitist) to help with the uprez... DAP can repaint the image at a higher resolution so the more processed parts, the painted parts, end up at a higher resolution even if you start with a thumbnail. Futzed a fair amount with the detail/noise balance with all manner of resizing, sharpening, blending, etc.
And, of course, I took account of your suggestions. Ended with a printable 2393x2994 image: