Weekly Theme: Puffin Litho

[Paul Lagasi]

I used Dave's ( Barnegat Paint By Numbers ) method to get just the details I wanted but instead of using Gradient Tool, I used a Paint Brush with the opacity and flow at 40%.
I painted this mage to get just the right amount of B & W.
Thanks for looking....

[denise ippolito]

Paul, Great subject. I never see images of them in the water so this is special to me. I like the effect you applied and thanks to Dave once again for sharing his technique. I might add a hint of contrast to it if it were mine. Lovely composition!

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application, Paul.

Like the effect on this.

[Dave Woeller]

Absolutely fantastic. I'm glad I had the chance to share. I'm about 50/50 on more contrast. It's just so striking as it is.

[Indranil Sircar]

This is simply awesome! Love the subject... one of my wishes is to photograph them someday. Wonderful composition with the white bg. Excellent processing.

[Paul Lagasi]

I created two versions of the above...this is the one I didn't submit first...this image is darker and has more contrast...

[Indranil Sircar]

Very nice... i like both

[Steve Adkins]

Super cool, Paul. I like them both! The original has a neat "work in progress" vibe for me. Dave's method and the details of the reflection really complement each other. Love the OOTB approach!

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Paul, I thought the first post was outstanding, but I think the second is even better with the added contrast. My new favorite of yours!

[Brendan Dozier]

Cute Puffin, and really like the paint by numbers treatment, Paul. Composition works well with clean white BG. Repost is even better!

[Julie Kenward]

I like them both for different reasons...but generally prefer the higher contrast when presented with a choice. I think they both would appeal to many people for different reasons.