Chickadee Oil Effect

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted January 6, 2013212 views8 comments

I used the oil filter in PS CS6 to create this from a photo along with other enhancements including dodge and burn, USM, etc. I am interested in hearing opinions as to whether this is considered an artistic treatment or is this considered "gimicky"?

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 6, 2013 at 9:27 AM

This is a wonderful comp and application of the 'oil' filter.. Along with your other enhancements, a very attractive image Paul.
I especially like the birds pose and head position, this common bird has never looked so good

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Comment posted by David E Lester on January 6, 2013 at 11:50 AM

Superb...love the creamy oil effect!!

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on January 6, 2013 at 4:21 PM

This looks great

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on January 9, 2013 at 10:42 PM

Nice, Paul. The white/green leaf to the right of the bird draws the eye away from the bird, so it may need to be toned down.

The oilpaint filter has a definite look, which can be used to create beautiful works. I think how it is used, like so many filters, determines whether it is a gimick or not. I think it works well here, and isn't so "gimicky".

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on January 10, 2013 at 3:35 PM

Strong comp and nice use of the filter Paul. My only suggestion would be to clone out some of the busyness around the limb so that the bird is more isolated and vignetted by the simple bg.

pat

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 12, 2013 at 11:13 AM

I like your treatment a lot. It's very "artistic" and makes good use of the limited color palette. As a minor nit, I'm bothered by the line just above the chickadee's head.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 16, 2013 at 11:42 AM

I guess your answer is in the WP award this week! Congrats!
Very artistic and effective image -

Sandy

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Comment posted by Paul Wolf on January 16, 2013 at 4:53 PM

Thank you all for the comments and I´m so pleased for this to be chosen as this week's WP. Guess I'll try to do some more these oil filter treatments. Thanks, again!

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