Big Blue

[denise ippolito]

I did some tone mapping on this and added a Nik Color-Efex filter. I also added a slight Orton effect. Original image taken from James Shadle"s Hooptie Deux with the 100-400mm lens. This was FF and I added some canvas to the top, just a tiny bit. I tried to remove a shadow line from the underwing. All of the filters added a lot of noise but I still liked it for the theme.

[Paul Lagasi]

I think this is a nice image, you've done well with the wing, nice flight shot...TFS

[WIlliam Maroldo]

Excellent. I wouldn't worry about noise, I hardly see it anyway and sometimes it just fits in a graphic image sense. I recognize the Color Efex filter used, and it just so happens I've been playing around with it too. I'm not sure about the tone mapping-- is this part of CS5? Great image to start with, and you made it better. regards~Bill

[Indranil Sircar]

Beautiful composition, Denise. I love the pose and the beautiful bg. Nicely processed.

[denise ippolito]

Thanks folks I appreciate it.
Bill, For this one I used Photomatix Pro but I really like with tone mapping in CS5. I only used a slight amount. I love the Nik filter line up. Lots of fun to play with.:)

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application, Denise.

Nice bg and flight capture. Might give a little more contrast if it were mine ... but ... ;)

Might make a neat "miniworld" as well ... Hint ... Hint!!! ;) :D

You asked for it! ;)

[denise ippolito]

Good suggestion Mark it's on the board!

[James Shadle]

Denise,
Very interesting effect. IMO the subtle change the filter caused adds a dreamy feel while not look unrealistic.
You did a wonderful job on the shadow transition.

IMO if the left wing was not intersecting the GB head it would be an even stronger image.

James

[Kerry Perkins]

Very nice Denise. This boy looks like he just flew out of a Maxfield Parrish painting! Lovely!!

[denise ippolito]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the comments.

[Susan Candelario]

Really like the colors, comp and efx on this one. Nice story as well. Very pleasing to look at.