Finally its Done this Week

[Paul Lagasi]

One of my co-workers elderly mother, went into the hospital this week and I've had to cover for him, its been a killer. I finally got to breathe some fresh air today and get out with my camera, seems like ages since I used it

I found these obliging Evening Grosbeaks at feeders about 1 hour from home...

I cleaned up the feeders, and applied an Orton effect. An effect I find pleasing, maybe because I was a Viewmaster owner as a kid, probably still one inhere somewhere.

I would have posted it in Avian but hey I'm just a sucker for effects...

See you all Monday, Have a great weekend..stay safe

[denise ippolito]

Paul, I like their poses and the Orton looks nice. It gives it a very slight ethereal look to it. The image seems to look 3D. Nicely done.

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Paul, love the orton effect and the poses of the two birds. On the feeder near the bottom looks like some repeating spots from cleaning up the feeder. Very nicely done!

[Kerry Perkins]

Nice portrait Paul. I like the effect you got. If it were mine I would crop the perches from the top and then extend the canvas a little to get the space back. Love these birds!

[Julie Kenward]

Beautiful work, Paul! I think the Orton is perfect here - it really softens these birds up nicely. Love the composition, too...everything is perfectly placed and very well balanced. Perfect HA's on both birds, too!