Broad-billed Hummingbird Painting

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Folks:

First, today is the 65th Anniversary of D Day in WW II when the worm turned at the great sacrifice of victory in the making.

Next, Final of Women's French Open, with 2 Russians at the net, it was sure to be a Russian victory??

Could mention the LPGA at bat, to be cont'd tomorrow . . .

The Mad Artist found time to play and came up with this painting of a Broad-billed Hummingbird at Madera Kubo B&B, Madera Canyon, AZ. using Corel Painter 4 essentials

All comments welcome and appreciated,

Uncle Gus aka MP

Olympus E-520, Zuiko 70-300 ED@ 360 mm
Aperture priority
F/5'6, 1/180s, ISO 200, 0.00eV, Auto WB, Flash

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Really nice effect and the BG looks like raindrops to me. Like the catchlight and the blue/green on the bird. I might just give it a bit more room around the bottom Gus.

[denise ippolito]

Gus, Beautifully painted BG. I like the diagonal lines. The bird looks like he's floating,nicely done.

[Gus Cobos]

Love the effect Uncle Gus...it looks like a pencil sketch...well done...:cool:

[Lance Peters]

Nice work Uncle Gus - love the effect :)

[Alfred Forns]

Great work Gus !!! Would try getting some tones in the darker area !!!