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Chromed Cygnet
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Chromed Cygnet

by Lucy VanSwearingen

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted February 4, 201841 views4 comments
This cygnet was perfectly positioned for a great head on shot.  I used a bit of noise reduction, Topaz clean, then converted the photo to Black and White.  No special processing.   I couldn't believe the chromed look, that was the result of the BW conversion! Hope you like it as much as I do.  

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 4, 2018 at 10:02 PM
Very interesting effect, Lucy. Your post-processing created the illusion of a negative. Neat.
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 6, 2018 at 10:18 AM
Wow, Lucy, the high contrast shows off the cygnet well.  The rippled reflections in the water are outstanding.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Paula LeVay on February 8, 2018 at 1:50 PM
Lucy, I'm so impressed that you thought to convert this image to b&w.  I love everything about the pic but especially the very fine detail in cygnet's feathers and the cool reflection.  Great job!
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Comment posted by Nancy de Flon on February 9, 2018 at 5:49 PM
Wow, yes, what a great metallic print this would make!
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