Smile of the Gilded Wonder

in #photofeed7 years ago

Hello Friends,

For this piece I created 2 primary layers. One was for changing the coloration of the background and the other was for the isolation of the subject.

NWJordan_Smile of the Gilded Wonder_Blue heron Studios.jpg
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In order to improve the Natural Colors I used the Curves tool to very subtle increase the dark values and decrease the light values. My aim was to bring out the shimmer and foliage color blending that was especially present in the blue and orange hues.

This image does not contain any overlays or color hue opacities, with exception of the isolated target. I felt the subject's natural colors could no longer be improved further to supplement this Color Enhancement process.

SourceBlue Heron Studios Public Domain - Bird Collection, NWJordan
EditingGIMP --- Object Isolation, Background Saturation, Curves, Duplication

Thanks for viewing and reading. As always. Much Love, my friends. I hope you enjoy.

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Shimmer looks great. Cool shot.

Thanks. Glad you enjoy.

That really is stunning!

I love the contrast between the background and the plumage. Fantastic!

Thanks, I totally agree. I appreciate the comment.

really nice... voted it...

Thanks. I appreciate that.

you are most welcome bro...

Great colourfull picture!

Thanks a lot. The colors are pretty great.

Nice coloring, you achieved​ your goal. The photo is beautiful.
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Thanks. I'm really proud about how this came out.

I believe so, but I'm unsure. That's for the id and comment.

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