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    One from a couple of years ago, reposted for the theme. Nik bi-color filter and some Topaz Adjust.
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    Kerry, Very nice BG colors and the effect on the bird is great. It has a kind of Southwest flair to it! I might try to move it to the left a little if it were mine. I think the texture adds a nice look.

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    Kerry,
    Really like your choice for the b/g colors, it makes the hawk (?) stand out nicely! The texture gives it a canvas print feel to it. Good job!

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    Interesting way the colours and details on the bird have turned out. I love the colour of the background and the texture.

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    Hi Kerry, nicely processed. Love the textured background and the effect on the bird is cool!

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    Hi Kerry, Here's another love the background vote.......Very cool contrast between the bird effect and the BG. Excellent work.

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    Thanks everyone for your comments! The original sky was pure blue, so I added the clouds with a cloud brush in PS. If you search the Internet for "cloud brush" you will find lots of free ones and you can do pretty nice skies with them!
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    Well I am at a loss for words......please don't tell my wife...
    The bird looks like its a mosaic, on a sunset sky, ceiling

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    Hey Kerry,
    I'm going to go against the grain here......even though I love the bold colors and textures! I love the diagonal of the clouds and the color and texture of the BG......the bird mosaic seems a bit too overpowering on the whites and lighter areas for my tastes.......but as you can see.....I am in the minority. I love some of the blue tones in the body of the bird.....since blue and orange are contrasting colors.....perhaps a tone down in the brightness of the whites and a boost in the blues???....to better paly with the contrasting colors? As usual in OOTB......personal preference does play a big part. Just trying to give an alternate view.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Susan Candelario View Post
    Kerry,
    Really like your choice for the b/g colors, it makes the hawk (?) stand out nicely! The texture gives it a canvas print feel to it. Good job!
    Susan, not sure what the question mark means, but if it is regarding the bird ID this is a juvenile Cooper's hawk. Thanks for your comments!
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