by Mike Ramy
'Painted Cardinal'
Once again trying my hand at Digital Art and totally inspired by the first class images in the Gallery.
This was created using Topaz Simplify, an original image layer at 13% opacity for the eye detail and various adjustments and Topaz Filters for the tones and mood I was look'n for.
Please see Large Version - - Largest Version - HERE
Original image Techs:
File name Ramy_3883_CF40-2Art
Camera Model Canon EOS 7D
Shooting Date/Time 3/1/2014 10:33:59 AM
Author Michael Ramy
Copyright Notice Rock Art Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/250
Av(Aperture Value) 9.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
ISO Speed 640
Auto ISO Speed OFF
Lens EF70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM +2.0x
Focal Length 400.0mm
Comments
5 commentsMike, this is a beauty. Setting the details in the bird against the simplified background works very well. I'm especially attracted to the colors and textures in the branch.
Very artistic.
The Cardinal shows sharp detail and works well with the background. Your processing brings out nice detail and colors in the branch.
I really like what you are doing with Topaz filters. The detail in the eye... is that the horizon with clouds! The texture of the feathers is amazing. I like the way the background and the branch talk to each other. Well done
Great image of the Cardinal with excellent detail and you created a wonderful painterly effect. Very nicely done, Mike!
Beautiful image !