Theme: Surreal Mountain View

[denise ippolito]

This was 2 images that I merged together. The BG image was flipped and faded a bit(originally it was the top of Mt. Minsi after an ice storm)

[Harold Davis]

love the idea and the bg seems perfect, but for some kind of hawk or eagle, even an owl. the bird here seems out of place. is that a willet?

[denise ippolito]

Harold, The Sandpiper was the unexpected element to give this a surreal look-:) I was trying to stay w/ the theme. This is new to me!!

[Harold Davis]

a ha! i now understand. thanks.

[Charles Wesley]

Denise,

That's one beautifully designed photo. Like the placement and color of the bird with wing pattern against
this superb BG.
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Charlie Wesley
St. Augustine Beach, FL

[denise ippolito]

Charles, Thankyou very much-I appreciate your kind thoughts!!

[Fabs Forns]

Denise, this is soooo beautiful, very mystical mood and soft feeling. Congrats!

[denise ippolito]

Thankyou Fabs , It means alot coming from you. I am very new to this theme, but it is so fun!!

[Cheryl Slechta]

Denise - this is absolutely beautiful, very Asian feeling as well as surreal. I love the muted bg in contrast
to the sharpness of the sandpiper.

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Cheryl

[Arthur Morris]

Very cool image and certainly surreal. Love the mood and Japanese painting look. The bird is a Dunlin.

[denise ippolito]

A Dunlin -are you sure??!! (just kidding). This is my first Dunlin image. I guess I don't have any Sandpiper images now!!

[Arthur Morris]

A Dunlin is a sandpiper. The bill alone is diagnostic as to species in North America at least.

[denise ippolito]

Thankyou for the info!! Much appreciated.

[Dave Mills]

Hey Denise...very surreal and appealing image. I feel the bird is placed well, lit beautifully and makes the image. It also suggests an oriental quality about it with the cool blue adding to the feeling. Well done!

[denise ippolito]

Thankyou Dave, I appreciate it.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

VG photoshop work Denise. Think you have explored surreal very well with this picture including your choice of bird. I really like the ice on the branches too.