Weekly Theme: Old Chinese Parchment

[Paul Lagasi]

I used Foltosketcher for the effect, then various Topaz and Nik softwares to give it the old look.
It is an image of a lost Little Egret that recently showed up from Europe, it's still in Montreal, Quebec.


Have a good day

[nzmacro]

OUT STANDING !!! in my book anyway Paul. Totally love and IMO, its perfect for the theme. Excellent work and result.

All the best Paul, top work.

Danny.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Paul, this is perfect for the theme - I need to go back and read your post about the lost egret - I know I saw the heading on another forum. Your kanji are beautiful and I love the parchment look

[denise ippolito]

Paul, This came out really nice. I wonder if the yin-yang symbol should be smaller- but Dan would know much better that I would. Great looking background and the burnt edges are a nice addition.

[Dan Brown]

Great work, Paul (great bird! I'd love to see it). I like the calligraphy and it's placement. I would reduce the size some though, as it really drawns the eye. What does it say?

[John Storjohann]

Well done, Paul, with good suggestions made...your treatment of this image gives it an almost timeless element...well thought out.

[Nancy Bell]

This is beautiful, like an ancient scroll with the burnt edges and parchment look. Herons and cranes are classic Asian subjects in my mind.

[Hazel Grant]

All of the above. The egret just says Oriental to me, and this treatment nails it.

[Paul Lagasi]

Thank you all very much, Dan....what else would it say but "bird photographer"

I will try to make the changes after work, thanks again

[Judy Howle]

I love the parchment background, a clever idea and design! Well done!

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Paul, wonderful work...the edging is quite effective for this treatment!

[Steve Adkins]

Wonderful idea and execution, Paul. Amazing!