Great Egret

[denise ippolito]

I used the fractalius filter to get this soft look. It is subtle but I think it adds a nice feel to the original. I wanted a high-key soft look. I thought it looked sad or happy depending on how you looked at it.

This image was taken at Gatorland. For those of you that have never been to Gatorland it is jam packed with birds and gators. Photo opps everywhere. I can't wait to go back! Mike Godwin was very gracious and informative on the day that Artie and I visited.
I also met Robert Amoruso who was leading a workshop there.:)
Gatorland offers special passes for photographers.
Here is a link to the Rookery and Photography Passes http://tinyurl.com/ygcq9yk

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application, Denise.

However, if it were mine I would crop the right border to bring the eye offcenter. But ...

Your image ... your vision.

[Christopher Miller]

Very interesting angle, Denise. I like the soft feel and colors. Well done. :)

[Kora Baker]

Really love this effect, Denise. Wonderfully soft! Beautifully done. K

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Might lighten the eye D, Nice soft look. Looks sad to me because of the muted colours. Good DOF by the way.

[Mike Godwin]

Very interesting effect here Denise, I like it! I'll have to try that filter one of these days. Was a pleasure meeting you, glad you and Artie had a great time out at the park. :)

[denise ippolito]

Thanks for the good time Mike!!:)