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Birds in the Wild

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Arty birds in their habitat

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Comment from Six Eight Ten


I really like this one. I like the varying levels of fading into the background, and the color choices and lighting. One small point that I find distracting is the birds eye stands out a little too much due to the deeper color used on it.

 Comment Written 20-May-2009


reply by the author on 20-May-2009
    Thank you, Robert. I did fix his eye on the original, but no sense uploading it now as this one will go off listing soon. Again, thank you so much for the great review :)
Comment from crisnfaith


Beautiful piece. The colors and contrast are very good. The soft background makes this piece of work perfect. It's amazing what you can do with digital art anymore. Really a wonderful work of art. Thanks you sharing.

 Comment Written 20-May-2009


reply by the author on 20-May-2009
    Thank you so much for the excellent review, Cris! :)
Comment from Robin Gillow


This shows true creativity and artistic flair. You have produced a well thought out composition here. Nice colour and focal interest and your use of the medium is well constructed. All up this is a very pleasant piece and I have enjoyed reviewing it. Robin

 Comment Written 20-May-2009


reply by the author on 20-May-2009
    Thank you for the wonderful review, Robin. I really appreciate it. :)
reply by Robin Gillow on 20-May-2009
    You are welcome. Robin
Comment from Cephus


Do red winged black birds eat insects?
Interesting concept, the image looks like air brush art with some sharp foreground details. Good colors, nice how the red wings are mirrored by the red wings of the lady bug. Also, how the beak is mirrored by the cattail branches. Soft background provides a realistic misty swamp backdrop.

 Comment Written 19-May-2009

Comment from aussiephil


Great digital painting with very good composition and initial impact, very nice, subject, colours, tones, contrasts, detail, use of digital programmes and tools, shows your usual good talent, well done, keep up the good work

 Comment Written 19-May-2009


reply by the author on 20-May-2009
    Thank you for the beautiful review, Phil!! :)
reply by aussiephil on 20-May-2009
    You are welcome Shawn :)
Comment from southern1


Oh my what a beauty. This painting just takes my breath away it is so beautiful. I love everything about it. I love the colorsk the little lady bugs and the cattails. The bird's eys just seems like it is watching you. Wonderful job.

 Comment Written 19-May-2009

Comment from Deanne


This is really cute. I think my favourite part is the front lower half. The long grasses and the lady beetle look so lovely. I think its the depth and intensity of the colors that win me over. Just love that bit. Lovely compoition and the bird looks so cute as if he's about to grab one of those bugs up for dinner! Nice work.

 Comment Written 19-May-2009

Comment from Highfive


Very nice colorful painting of a blackbird trying to eat a ladybug. Photoshop really does some nice work, especially in color. The background adds subtle dimension, and depth to your image. Very nice proportions through the depth, and clarity. Very nice work.

 Comment Written 19-May-2009

Comment from DAberle


Nice pix. I think the red wings of the bird are great but may be over-powering the picture when viewed in relationship to the detail in the foreground. The bird seems out of focus and yet is on the same plane as the cattails which have plenty of detail... Would suggest tightening up the detail on the bird a bit .

 Comment Written 19-May-2009

Comment from ccinchico


Very subtle background to enhance this bright and seductive bird. Like the textures you have created. Excellent creation of lighting. Very simple and elegant. Nice job.
CC

 Comment Written 19-May-2009