Blue Egret with Chick

[Mark Fuge]

This image was taken at the Venice Rookery a few years ago.

Modifications in CS4 included, but were not limited to; DAP Aquarell, Hue & Saturation, Vibrance & Saturation, Curves and other normal PS image adjustments.

Enjoy!

[Kerry Perkins]

Mark, I like the preening pose and I think you found the blue knob too. :cool: I would paint out that bit of foliage coming out of the bird's head. Nice colors.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Mark, I like the treatment - it looks like silk, especially the foliage. I agree with Kerry on the foliage on the egret's head.

[Paul Lagasi]

Let me see how many time have I seen this image :cool: but this way is new, so TFS :D

[Jim Bridges]

The processing is wonderful and I like the framing you used too!:cool:

[denise ippolito]

Mark, I like the color and the vertical framing. I think that the textured pattern in the BG is lovely. I agree w/ Kerry regarding the pieces near the head. I do wish the bit of face and bill were more defined. Nicely done.:)

[Kerry Perkins]

Mark, I forgot to mention that I really like your subtle tinting of the "mat" on this one.

[Mark Fuge]

Thanks all for viewing and comments. Appreciate it.

As the adjustment of the branch was minimal, I have reposted it. I also enhanced the eye slightly. It was there, but agree the DAP minimized its existance.

Thanks again.

Might have to bring this image around again someday in another vision ... for Paul's benefit! ;) :D

[denise ippolito]

Mark, It does look better. I have to dust off my DAP.

[Mark Fuge]

Thanks Denise for your return visit and comments.

Maybe you need to be challenged with a return of the DAP week theme. ;) :D

[denise ippolito]

Good idea Mark, I'll put it on the board!;)