Lunar Wind

[Joel Eade]

A combination of images and various filters including Topaz Adjust with multiple filters from CS4

[Kerry Perkins]

Hi Joel, that is one speedy gull! I like your concept and execution. There's something I find cool about birds in space! Nice sharp moon shot... One thing I would suggest is that you consider the relative color temperatures of all elements that make up a composite. In this case you might consider cooling down the colors of the gull to match the moon. Well done!

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Hi Joel, Kerry brought out some good points. I like your idea and wonder if darkening the moon might give it more of a 3D effect. Hope to see more posts!

[Joel Eade]

Thanks for the comments and suggestions, here's another version....is it an improvement?

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Yes I think it looks better. Like the stream of wind behind the bird.

[Kerry Perkins]

Really like the repost Joel! The color temps are matching, you added that swoosh behind the bird, and the changes in tones of the moon are really nice.