Tricolored Heron
This Tricolored Heron was taken at the Little Estero Lake on a cold rainy morning... this was one of the highlight of the SW Florida IPT and we had a blast!
I used multiple layers and blending mode to create a soft bg of the desaturated image. I then used a dry brush to paint over the the heron repeatedly emphasizing specific areas like head and wing patterns. Finally used a layer mask to reveal underlying colors in selected areas. Hope you like it.
Last edited by Indranil Sircar; 02-19-2011 at 02:49 PM. Reason: removed weekly theme!
Indranil, nice work on this. I like the pencil sketch look with just a hint of color. The pose is interesting, I just wish the neck didn't get lost in the wing.
"It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera... they are made with the eye, heart, and head." - Henri Cartier Bresson
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Nice Indranil, I love the pose and the angled head. It really shows behavior well. I think you achieved the soft look you were aftre w/ the effect. Nicely done. It was a great day!!
Thanks Kerry, appreciate you feedback. I was trying the show the behavior as they bring their wings up making the fish to think of it as a cover to hide under and then goes for the kill with that head angle.Originally Posted by Kerry Perkins
Thanks Denise. It was indeed a great day!!Nice Indranil, I love the pose and the angled head. It really shows behavior well. I think you achieved the soft look you were aftre w/ the effect. Nicely done. It was a great day!!
Indranil, makes sense! I can see the action now. Does look like he's all wound up and ready to fire!
"It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera... they are made with the eye, heart, and head." - Henri Cartier Bresson
Please visit me on the web at http://kerryperkinsphotography.com
Very nice work, Indranil. I like the pose and the soft, painterly look. I might possibly lighten the eye area a little. Well done.
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