FIRST ROBIN IN SPRING


Posted by Mike Gallo on Thu Aug 04, 2005 4:49 pm

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It has been a very hot, dry, humid summer in Chicago this year, the worst that I can remember. With that in mind, I worked on a female cardinal image that I had to bring me back to a cooler time.

All done in ps cs2 with masks, layers, blended with dissolve, and finished with dry brush.
Just havin' fun


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by Joseph Brown on Thu Aug 04, 2005 5:14 pm
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Now this is a cool bird and painting. 8)
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by Fabs Forns on Thu Aug 04, 2005 5:20 pm
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This would make a great Holiday card Mike, the original must also be beautiful, composition rocks :D 8) 8)
 

by Christina Evans on Thu Aug 04, 2005 5:42 pm
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Love it. Terrific illustrative look you achieved.

And thanks for such a nice "cool" image -- we're pretty darn hot down here in Florida right now, too.
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by NDCheryl on Thu Aug 04, 2005 6:56 pm
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Sweet. Looks like a Christmas card.
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by Lisa Gimber on Thu Aug 04, 2005 9:47 pm
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Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D :D :D

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by Mike Wilson on Fri Aug 05, 2005 1:10 am
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I love this!!!!!!!!
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by Carol Clarke on Fri Aug 05, 2005 1:13 am
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Just perfect Mike!! Gorgeous image to start with and your treatment of it is just right for my tastes! Love the colours and the exquisite details in the finished picture. 8) :D
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by nzmacro on Fri Aug 05, 2005 7:17 am
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Well, this is stunning, what a wonderful looking flying gadget Mike. Man thats sharp and crisp, have to love the colours. Nice work and shot Mike :)

All the best Mike and I need lessons on avian shots, thats for real :D :wink: Beautiful !!

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by Kenny_k on Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:35 am
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Simply beautiful, Mike!!! :)
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by phojo89 on Fri Aug 05, 2005 8:44 pm
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Very well done Mike. I think it would make a great Christmas card. Carol W
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by monik on Sun Aug 07, 2005 9:14 am
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Beautiful picture and creation, I am full of admiration, well done, Mike,
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