Raccoon Fractalius

[Andrew McLachlan]

Here is one for Dave. I never had the pleasure of knowing the man nor have him critique any of my imagery, but he must have been a special person. He seems to have a big impact on many of the folks who have been here for awhile.

This Raccoon was one of four youngsters that came by the family cottage a couple of years ago. I am guessing the mother chased them away to start their own live without her and they were hanging out together. I put the dog in the cottage and enjoyed shooting many close-ups of the very curious little fellas that were illuminated by the setting sun. The background color is from the deck on the cottage.

Look forward to comments.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Andrew, the fract treatment is wonderful. I love the eyes, the background and the tree (actually I love the whole image)

[denise ippolito]

Adorable x100 I love this one and it is my new all time favorite fract of yours!! Great original capture and the sharp eyes really draw you in.

[WIlliam Maroldo]

Very nice image, and although you may have not known Dave, but your Fractlius style is eirily similar to Daves! Cool. regards~Bill

[Ken Childs]

The light in this is striking and your frac work takes this one over the top!

I bet the original looks pretty darn good, too!

[Richard Lovison]

Andrew,

I agree with Denise... the eyes really draw you in. Very dramatic Frac effect. Well done.

Richard

[Christopher Miller]

Excellent work, Andrew! Just the kind of image Dave would love. I love the frac effect on the fur and tree trunk and that cute face...Perfect!

[Andrew McLachlan]

Thanks folks for the kind words. I appreciate them very, very much.

[Arthur Morris]

Andrew, You are getting too, too good at this Fracting stuff. As above, I love everything about this one, especially the sharp fur and bark textures. And those eyes.

[Andrew McLachlan]

Thanks Arthur, I appreciate the comments very much.

[Kerry Perkins]

Andrew, this is super! The treatment is just right for this subject and I'm certain that Dave would have "flipped" over this one. The eyes are just fabulous - haunting!

[Brendan Dozier]

That is another awesome one from you Andrew. Love the expression, texture of fur, and the colors are so rich! Well done.

[Indranil Sircar]

Another outstanding fract work, Andrew. Love the color and effect. TFS.

[Andrew McLachlan]

Thanks Kerry, Brendan, and Indranil, I appreciate the comments very much.

[Dan Brown]

Andrew, great work and tribute to Dave! Congrats on this first place entry!