Weekly Theme: Tortugowl Rising

[Cindy Cone]

The original was an injured sea turtle in a tub at the Turtle Hospital in Marathon, FL. Including the obvious flip, I used liquify to reshape and accentuate the turtle to look a little more avian (perhaps?). I used Topaz Adjust to smooth the background and add details to the critter.

Thanks for looking!

[denise ippolito]

Cindy, Your use of the liquid tool has taken this to another level IMO. Very creative and the BG is very pleasing.

[Indranil Sircar]

Nice composition, Cindy. Agree with Denise on your use of liquify. Great colors and the bg.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

I like your Tortogowl Cindy. Might try gradient in the BG for more depth. Just NIDA:).

[Paul Lagasi]

lolol..you can't go wrong with flips..this is cool work, wouldn't want this Tortogowl to fly into my boat...

[Julie Kenward]

Cindy, you made me laugh out loud with this one...good for you! Outstanding use of the liquify tool and man, do I love that tortugowl! I like the idea of a gradient layer or even a pop in contrast. Such a quality piece of digital art...I really like this one!

[Lance Peters]

Hi Cindy - made me smile - nice work - love the colours and the BG.
Like it!!

[Kerry Perkins]

Cindy, I love your creativity and ability to take the themes in different directions! Very nicely done and I agree with Denise that the liquify filter really makes these images stand out! My eye can wander all over the image and enjoy all the details. Well done!

[Cindy Cone]

Thank you all so very much for you comments. I do appreciate them.

Jackie, I like the idea of a gradient background. I'll have to give it a try when I get a chance.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Cindy, very creatively done - he looks like an owl with a snorkel:)

[Cindy Cone]

Thanks, Cheryl. It does look like a snorkel!