Tricolored Heron Landing

[WIlliam Maroldo]

SonyA700~Sony70-400G@400mm~ISO 800~F7.1~1/1250 sec~manual exposure~HH~12-19-2009~Brays Bayou, Houston, Texas~CS4/ Redfield Fractalius
Although some pretty wild stuff can created with Fractalius, I find that the creation of thin lines and more subtle effects are most useful.
comments and critique welcomed. regards~Bill

[Barbara Kile]

I love the 'sharp/soft' effect referred to by others earlier this week. You have details but they have a softness to them. I really like how you processed this.

[denise ippolito]

Bill, I agree the processing is terrific. I love the under wing details and the dangling feet. Nice work.:)

[Julie Kenward]

I also really like this one...something about the overall yellow glow but it's so beautifully natural looking - especially love how it reflects up into the whiter feathers on the bird. Lovely details and yet so soft looking.

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and appliication, Bill.

I agree with you on the use of subtle effects with Fractalius, which compliments the subject.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Bill, this is a perfect blend of soft and detail. The wing detail is incredible. Beautifully done:)