Painted Bunting Bathing

[Dave Mills]

Shot this at a waterhole in Texas. Same filters applied as previous posts.

[Sandy McMillan]

I think that the filter makes the bird look almost like it was painted into a photo. I really like it!

[Paul Lagasi]

One of my favourite birds, looks like someone spray painted them. Effects really stand out with wet feathers, my preference is to not center the bird...nicely done

[Christopher Miller]

Beautiful work, Dave! I love the bright colors of the bird and the painterly filtering. I also like how smooth the water looks. Agree with Paul on the bird being centered. Personally I would give the image a bit more room to the left. Well done!

[Judy Howle]

Beautiful painted PB Dave! One of my favorite birds also. I had one in my back yard once!

[Indranil Sircar]

Dave, excellent pb effect on the bunting... it really enhances wet feathers and the colors further. Excellent as it is... my personal preference would be to a either light simplify or pb effect on the water/bg. TFS.

[Mitch Carucci]

Great pic, and great bird! I thought you had added colors, but then I looked it up and found that it really is that colorful. Would love to see one of these!

[Dave Mills]

Thanks folks,appreciate the comments...

[Anita Bower]

wonderfully colorful bird. I agree with the above suggestions.

[Keith Carver]

Love the detail in the wet feathers, Dave. Excellent light, nice filter effects, agree about the centering. TFS!