Weekly theme: Cock-of-the-Rock

[Michael Yessik]

This bird is so unusual looking, that it is pretty much OOTB without doing anything.

However, this picture, which shows more color than most of my others (for the theme, of course), definitely improved with a light touch of Topaz Simplify BuzSim.


Shot in Ecuador about a year-and-a-half ago.

[denise ippolito]

Michael, This is a great theme post. I like the softness that the filter added and the punch of color. The bird's face is crazy looking! I never saw one of these so thanks for sharing. The background competes a little with the bird but I think overall it is a colorful/fun image. I might try to sharpen the eye just a tiny bit.

[Christopher Miller]

Great image for the theme, Michael. Very colorful, and I love the pose. Agree with Denise on the BG and sharpening the eye a bit. Well done!

[Brendan Dozier]

I've never seen that bird before! Amazing looking and great colors. Like the pose, and agree with Denise as well about BG and sharpening.