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Kestrel High-Key

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Posted by Dan Walters on April 13, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Kestrel High-Key
Thought I would try a high-key technique on this image. I thought all the branches made a interesting design as well. Thanks for looking.
Posted by Chad Dees on April 13, 2009 at 11:52 PM
I love these raptors, I allways see them right beside the highway. I love this photos look. congradulations on a great photo. :cool:
Posted by Paul Wegemann on April 14, 2009 at 7:30 AM
I really like the effect, Dan. Very cool shot.
Posted by Stan Rose on April 14, 2009 at 7:52 AM
Interestin, i like it! Wonder how it would look inverted :biggrin:
Posted by Nick Moore on April 14, 2009 at 8:35 AM
The High key works really well, the colours and patterns on the kestrel really stand out!.
Posted by Dan Walters on April 14, 2009 at 9:20 AM
Thanks for the comments. Thought I would try something different.
Posted by Kurt Bowman on April 14, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Dan, the hk makes the Kestrel pop off the page. i agree the branches make it more interesting and I think without them, this image would not have as much impact. :toast:
Posted by Don Grall on April 14, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Outstanding effect, reminiscent of Japanese-style photos in its simplicity.
Posted by Jack Brauer on April 14, 2009 at 2:46 PM
Very cool... I also really like the high-key treatment.
Posted by Morris McClung on April 14, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Now that's a high key done right. Excellent, Dan. Post it in Photo Art, too.
Posted by Dave Showalter` on April 14, 2009 at 9:54 PM
I absolutely love your Feng Shui - high key kestrel....even though I don't know what high key is. :biggrin:
Posted by Mel Ladewig on April 14, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Pretty sweet Dan!
Posted by Michael Renner on April 14, 2009 at 11:59 PM
Cool shot! You were right on about the branches creating a cool design along with the kestrel.
Posted by Jesse Speer on April 16, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Simply awesome. My new favorite Dan Walters shot.
Posted by Brent Doerzman on April 16, 2009 at 10:48 AM
I really dig this Dan! I'm same as Don, my first thought was of a very Japanese style. Good stuff!