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    Well, it's raining so I played a bit I created a fract layer, ran topazclean? on it, then erased it down to the eyessss! and a few other select areas.

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    Lots to love here. The pose and colors are lovely. I love the effect of the fract. The URC has some areas of white that draw the eye. What is the dark area above the head? Dan this is way cool and the treatment really adds to it! Well done.

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    Super neat, Dan! The frac effect and emphasis on all the eyes puts it over the top. That blue is amazing!

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    I love the effect of the floating "eyes". And the blues and greens are brilliantly brilliant! I know peacocks have white stipes on their face but it seems somewhat distracting to me. I really need to get Fractilius.

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    Thanks for the great comments guys! I am going back to the drawing board on this one, the fract plugin has produced some problems that you have pointed out. I will try to clean it up a bit and repost!

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    Super presentation, Dan. To me it has a spookiness about it that adds that extra excitement. Well done, keep up the fabulous " a work in progress."
    Gus

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    I like this a lot. great frac job. I think I am a little bothered by the white behind the head, which in my opinion, makes the eye a little difficult to see. ??? Bringing the eye out a bit more or toning down the white. Very nice overall image though!!!

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    Excellent fract work, Dan. The floating eyes idea is great! I would probably reduce the fract effect on the head a bit more. Nicely done.

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    Hi Dan, love the effect of the fract on this one and the colors too! Look forward to seeing the repost too!

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    Hi Dan, you know I love this... Super cool treatment and blue is my color. Looking forward to seeing the head revealed a bit more, that's my only suggestion. I love the way the fracty barbs flow out of the body. Super cool!
    "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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    I agree with what's been said. The fract work on the feathers is excellent but I also think the head and beak could be toned down a bit. I love the way the body feathers look and the "eyes". Nice work!

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    Thanks for all the input guys! Here's a repost that I believe addresses all suggestions, exposing the head and toning down some of the bright areas.

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    I'm late to the party. Wonderful work! The repost is perfect!
    God Bless
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    Quote Originally Posted by Christopher Miller View Post
    I'm late to the party. Wonderful work! The repost is perfect!
    Thanks Christopher!

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    Dan, that did it for me! Great re-post.
    "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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