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Jan 29, 2015 16:00:26   #
Joe F.N. Loc: Oshawa, Ontario
 
Tai Chi wrote:
All the details put together work so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:


My pleasure Tai Chi.

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Jan 29, 2015 16:00:57   #
Joe F.N. Loc: Oshawa, Ontario
 
wapusk wrote:
THESE ARE VERY BEAUTIFUL - VERY CREATIVE!! Thank you for sharing with us.


Thank you. That's very kind.

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Jan 29, 2015 16:43:24   #
pinkycat Loc: The Garden State
 
Oh, Joe! These are just so beautiful! #1 and #3 are my favorites. I think the cedar waxwing are just delightful. Your creativity just enhances the beauty of nature. Thanks for posting. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Jan 29, 2015 17:10:47   #
Tresed47 Loc: Pennsylvania USA
 
Joe F.N. wrote:
Suffice it to say that I've spent a lot of time at my computer with a stylus in my hand and a tablet on which to create to my hearts content. I was with a friend of mine today and we discussed this methodology of presenting birds. There are many layers involved from BG to decorative elements to subjects, all of which has to be photographed as individual images, then manipulated according to what's in my mind then the subjects added and blended together. If you don't like Photoshop, then don't even give this a moments thought.
The interpretation (if you wish to do that) is up to the viewer but it probably won't coincide with the creator's so take these at face value. You either like them or you don't. Perfectly OK either way.

The first one is pure fantasy. The second one in this set can be interpreted in so many ways and it could be fun. The last one I gave a lot of thought to. The flower is Queen Anne's Lace. Because of it's position within the frame, it appears to be the light source so I had to find a bird or birds that were lit from that direction. When I came across the Waxwings it became so apparent that I had found the right ones. I hope you like all three even if only a little.
Thanks for viewing.
Suffice it to say that I've spent a lot of time at... (show quote)


Wow simply incredible work
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Jan 29, 2015 17:42:49   #
raymondh Loc: Walker, MI
 
gregoryd45 wrote:
Beautiful Joe, masterfully done, can't be any better


What more is there to say?

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Jan 29, 2015 17:51:33   #
mffox Loc: Avon, CT
 
Beautifully done! One question re. PS: do you start with the background (e.g. black layer) then bring in your subjects? Or do you start with a bird photo, strip out the background, then replace it? Thanks.
mffox

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Jan 29, 2015 17:57:08   #
dragonswing Loc: Pa
 
Really cool effects.

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Jan 29, 2015 18:03:56   #
dragonswing Loc: Pa
 
Really cool effects.

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Jan 29, 2015 18:23:26   #
carlysue Loc: Columbus
 
Simply magical,Joe!! You take an image that is excellent in it's own right and develop an engaging, exquisite,interesting piece of art. Someone mentioned that you should do a tutorial. I'd be second in line (next to her) to learn how you do your art ( of course, for me, you'd have to present your instruction much like a kindergarten teacher does to 5 year olds).

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Jan 29, 2015 18:50:22   #
Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast
 
You already know I do, Joe. These are my cuppa tea, and I know how much work went into their creation. Fantastic!!!
Joe F.N. wrote:
Suffice it to say that I've spent a lot of time at my computer with a stylus in my hand and a tablet on which to create to my hearts content. I was with a friend of mine today and we discussed this methodology of presenting birds. There are many layers involved from BG to decorative elements to subjects, all of which has to be photographed as individual images, then manipulated according to what's in my mind then the subjects added and blended together. If you don't like Photoshop, then don't even give this a moments thought.
The interpretation (if you wish to do that) is up to the viewer but it probably won't coincide with the creator's so take these at face value. You either like them or you don't. Perfectly OK either way.

The first one is pure fantasy. The second one in this set can be interpreted in so many ways and it could be fun. The last one I gave a lot of thought to. The flower is Queen Anne's Lace. Because of it's position within the frame, it appears to be the light source so I had to find a bird or birds that were lit from that direction. When I came across the Waxwings it became so apparent that I had found the right ones. I hope you like all three even if only a little.
Thanks for viewing.
Suffice it to say that I've spent a lot of time at... (show quote)

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Jan 29, 2015 19:16:36   #
Dick Duffy
 
#1 is a blue ribbon winner you are a master of your art

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Jan 29, 2015 19:37:07   #
Joe F.N. Loc: Oshawa, Ontario
 
pinkycat wrote:
Oh, Joe! These are just so beautiful! #1 and #3 are my favorites. I think the cedar waxwing are just delightful. Your creativity just enhances the beauty of nature. Thanks for posting. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:


The pleasure is all mine Nancy. So glad you like them. Thank you.

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Jan 29, 2015 19:37:35   #
Joe F.N. Loc: Oshawa, Ontario
 
Tresed47 wrote:
Wow simply incredible work
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:


Thank you. :thumbup:

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Jan 29, 2015 19:38:11   #
Joe F.N. Loc: Oshawa, Ontario
 
raymondh wrote:
What more is there to say?


You've said it all Raymond. Thank you.

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Jan 29, 2015 19:40:03   #
Joe F.N. Loc: Oshawa, Ontario
 
mffox wrote:
Beautifully done! One question re. PS: do you start with the background (e.g. black layer) then bring in your subjects? Or do you start with a bird photo, strip out the background, then replace it? Thanks.
mffox


The background is always the first thing. Colors are chosen carefully depending on the subject, mood and the objects around them.

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