Ringed Teal Feathers

[Phil Ertel]

This is a close-up of the breast feathers of a Ringed Teal.

OK I am way out of my comfort zone here but I am trying to explore different images other the typical bird images. So when I saw the patterns of this bird I thought I wouls have a go at creating something different (for me).

This image was processed in ACR. No crop. In CS3 I ran the Poster Edges artistic filter to get this look.

Does this work for anyone?

Thanks for looking and of course any critiques.

Regards,

Phil

Camera: XTi
Lens: Canon EF70-200mm f/2.8 IS USM
Exposure: 1/250s at f/5.0
Exposure Compensation: 0
Exposure Program: Aperture priority
ISO: 400
Flash: did not fire
Hand held

[Joanna Trescott]

Phil: really nice colors and I like the artistic filter. I am looking closely and see even green shades on the feathers. IMHO, if you cleaned up (cloned or cropped) the dark circles that are cut in half, it would make for a stronger image. Godd eye to caatch this.

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Joanna, Thanks much for the comments. I like your suggestion on the black spots on the feathers. Is this what you had in mind?.

Thanks again.

Phil

[Joanna Trescott]

Phil, Yes, I think that is a much more clean image. I find that my eye stays in the frame. Well done!

[denise ippolito]

Phil, I like your feel on this one. I like the texture and it seems to move a little when you look at it. Very Interesting!!

[Julie Kenward]

Good stuff, Phil! I like the repost even better. Good detail throughout and nice overall pattern!

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Phil,
The repost puts it over the top...congrats...well done...:cool:

[Fabs Forns]

I love getting out of my comfort zone. I feel it makes me grow as a photographer.
Great looking study, repost, with ore contrast, is very appealing.

[Alfred Forns]

Re post does look better Do keep an eye on the values for the dark areas Its all about local contrast !!!