Nickerson Beach Piping Plovers

[denise ippolito]

I used Alien Skin's Snap Art impasto filter to create this painted effect. The company just released Snap Art 3 and here is a link to a free trial offer. They have several other filters that you can try also.

[Paul Lagasi]

The effect and image are sweet...gotta love the chicks....position in frame of adult and baby, different colors of sand and texture make this image...Well Done

[Indranil Sircar]

This is beautiful, Denise. Love the plovers and the sweet light. The effect on the sand is very interesting. Nicely done.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Love the effwect on the sand. It seems to soften the detail in the Plovers????

[denise ippolito]

Thanks guys. Joe, yes it softens the details since it's a painting.

[Bob Miller]

Hi Denise....Nice moment captured! The effect is lovely. Thanks for the link!

[Brendan Dozier]

Great base image, Denise, and like the impressionistic painted look to this. The softness fits with the gentle interaction of the moment. Nicely done!

[Andrew McLachlan]

Denise, I love the comp and the treatment. Beautiful!

[Hilary Hann]

Love this, simply stunning and nothing I'd change at all.

[denise ippolito]

Thank you folks, I appreciate it!

[John Ippolito]

Denise, I think this is extraordinary. Light, composition, shadows, and the processing is superb. I just keep looking at this one. Just love it - very nice stuff!

[Michael Zajac]

A beautiful painting Denise, You have a way with these filters.

[denise ippolito]

John and Michael, Thank you both very much!