Theme: Autumn Color

[Kerry Perkins]

Re-post for the theme, from a couple of years ago. The base image is a camera blur then Topaz Impression. The geese going south for the winter were composited in from another image.

I'm gradually getting back to life after heart surgery two months ago. I am starting a cardiac rehab program next week to help get my body back in shape. At least that's the plan.

[Dennis Bishop]

The Impression look combined with your blur is appealing. Both the shape of the tree and the placement and curve of the geese do a nice job of guiding the eye to the Fall colors at the bottom. I wonder if using Impression on the geese would work.

Best of luck on your cardiac rehab. Based only on observation, thank goodness, keeping at it seems to be a key.

[Diane Miller]

Very nice! And all the best with the rehab! Our bodies can do some pretty amazing repair work, with a little prodding.

[Judy Howle]

A lovely fall image Kerry. Nice colors and processing. The geese were a good addition. Best of luck with the rehab.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Hi, Kerry, looks like the Bosque to me Good luck with the rehab! Being fit enough to go back to the Bosque will be good motivation to keep at it. Diane is right - our bodies have marvelous mechanisms for repair.

[Michael Gerald-Yamasaki]

Kerry,

Greetings. Ah, Impression on a blur. I wondered how you got the doubly painterly look. Cool. I like the added geese. Thanks for posting. Good luck with the rehab.

Cheers,

-Michael-

[gary ellwein]

A pleasing combination of color and texture. The small flock of geese is nice touch. It is great to hear you are starting rehab.

[Kerry Perkins]

Thanks everyone! I started the rehab class yesterday and was amazed at how much my cardio-vascular function has improved. I was able to work on the stationary bike and the cross-trainer machine and didn't even work up a sweat. Now, if I can just get the pain to go away...

[Anita Bower]

This has the feel of a windy day, with only the birds being impervious. The blur and Impressions filter work really well here. I like the results.
I'm glad you are getting back to photography and do hope the rehab program leaves you feeling better. I imagine it will require effort. I trust the pain will eventually go away.

[gary ellwein]

Glad to hear the rehab went well. A functional heart valve can make a big difference.