Star-spangled Eagle

[Judy Howle]

I used Topaz Clean and Adjust on the eagle and the clear blue sky was boring so I added two textures, masked the eagle, and added a spray of stars with Mystical Lighting filter to create a fantasy image.

[Gus Hallgren]

"Per Ardur Ad Astra" - Through Adversity to the Stars, (Our motto in RAF Bomber Command - WWll) - http://unclegus.150m.com/daddywar1.htm is what that gorgeous painting of Judy's fabulous presentation brings to mind, especially the way he is looking up. Was definitely a super BIF original before a lovely job of enhancement. I think this forum is definitely pushing the envelope.

Well done Young Lady

Gus

[Nick Palmieri]

I think there may be a slight halo around the bird but this is a really nice one. Great job on the BG.

[denise ippolito]

Judy, I love the fun sky and the stars really add some whimsy to this. The Eagle looks great and I think you did a nice job masking it in.:)

[Judy Howle]

"Per Ardur Ad Astra" - Through Adversity to the Stars, (Our motto in RAF Bomber Command - WWll) - http://unclegus.150m.com/daddywar1.htm is what that gorgeous painting of Judy's fabulous presentation brings to mind, especially the way he is looking up. Was definitely a super BIF original before a lovely job of enhancement. I think this forum is definitely pushing the envelope.

Well done Young Lady

Gus

Thanks much Gus! Your war story was interesting and informative.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Nick and Cheryl!

[Indranil Sircar]

Beautiful composition, Judy. Love the open bill pose and the bg texture adds a lot to the image. Nicely processed.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Indranil!

[Christopher Miller]

Beautiful work, Judy. Very uplifting! :) The pose and upward motion of the eagle are perfect, and I love the starry sky!

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Christopher! I love glitz and I thought the stars added to the image although I left them toned down to fit in with the rest of the sky.

[Kerry Perkins]

Great job Judy, I like this a lot. As Christopher said, it is uplifting. Love the soaring into the stars!

[Andrew McLachlan]

Very nice Judy, love the sky and the position of the eagle too!

[Judy Howle]

Thanks much, Kerry and Andrew!

[DanWalters]

Nice looking eagle and very nice background.