Eider

[Paul Lagasi]

Kerry duck image threads, gave me a few ideas and I found this eider image from the Biodome in Montreal, Canada. I thought it would be perfect.

I used Topaz B & W Effects for the conversion. Didn't really do much else, except the addition of the frame.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Great graphic image Paul. The black and white conversion on the bird works really well for the theme. I like the tiny catchlight in the eye too.

[Nancy Bell]

Paul, would you like "theme" added to your title? Interesting composition with the bkgd of water/solid black creating a diagonal line and the duck on a perfect horizontal cutting across that diagonal. Also good contrast between the smooth look of the blacks/grays/whites of the duck vs the textured appearance of the water. The eider is lovely for this rendition and the catchlight in the eye is critical as a focal point. Nice hazy white for the framing is a nice finishing touch.

[Dennis Bishop]

I agree with Nancy about that primary diagonal and the contrast in textures. It's also good, I think, that you caught the duck crossing the diagonal.