Sparrow Painting

[Christopher Miller]

I photographed this white-throated sparrow back in the woods. There were a couple of distracting branches that I had to clone out. I applied the dry brush, palette knife, paint daubs, and watercolor filters; and then used a dab of white to enhance the catchlight in the eye. The frame was created from one of my wood texture photos(Thanks for the idea, Mark :)). Any comments and critiques would be most appreciated.

[denise ippolito]

Christopher, I like the framing and the assorted filter effects. The BG color is fantastic! I'm not crazy about the branch that merges w/ the tail. Would leave a bit more room in back for the virtual tail. It's a very cute image and might be worth a tail repair.:) I like that you thought to include a matboard for your frame. Nicely done.

[Patti Edens]

Christopher, That is a very cool frame. I like the splintery look. I also like the diagonal of the branch. Agree with Denise on the tail.

[Anita Bower]

Cute little bird, nicely processed. I agree with Denise about the tail. Lovely BG. Great job with the frame!

[Christopher Miller]

Thanks very much, Denise, Patti, and Anita. Appreciate the comments. I agree that the tail is a bit of a problem. Not sure if I might be able to repair it or not, but I'll see.

[Barbara Kile]

Ditto on the above, but wanted to say how much I like the frame. Lovely bg - well done.

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application, Christopher.

Nice BG.

The frame is nice ... Your welcome! ;) :D It's easy and I have like the variability of the same frame with contrast and color adjustments. Try it ... you might like it as well.

[Christopher Miller]

Thanks very much for the comments, Barbara and Mark. I can see lots of possibilities for this frame technique. :)