Golden Eagle


Posted by Parrothead Pete on Sun Sep 04, 2005 12:06 am

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Captive Eagle at Busch Gardens, Tampa, Florida.

Shot with EOS 3 and 75-300 USM IS zoom; 550ex
Kodak Ultra 100 UC

Scanned with fuji frontier; ran it through lucis art layer and watercolor layer each at 40%; added nik sunshine filter; texture and autofx edges.

Note the large foot...just for al :wink:
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by Clive on Sun Sep 04, 2005 4:39 am
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Great pose and effects. Are you sure it hasn't had foot augmentation surgery? :wink:
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by Gary Briney on Sun Sep 04, 2005 7:37 am
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terrific image and a great converion... you make the artistry sound as simple as a PS plugin!

btw, the foot really does make the image by adding a sense of perspective (I would have said intimancy but that would get the foot folks stirred up...) :twisted:
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by Mike Gallo on Sun Sep 04, 2005 7:51 am
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Another great conversion Mike, agree that the foot is a nice touch :) :) :)
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by Fabs Forns on Sun Sep 04, 2005 9:54 pm
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The bird seems to be questioning your motives :twisted:

Another great one, Mike, I'm waiting for the Parrothead action 8) 8)
 

by Carol Clarke on Mon Sep 05, 2005 2:20 am
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Now that's a bird with attitude Mike!! :D Love the pose and the treatment you've given the image. All that and a foot for Alfred...... :wink: :) 8)
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by Matthew Pugh on Mon Sep 05, 2005 6:03 am
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Hi Pete
A really fine effect that you have created and a very pleasing image that I like very much

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by Christina Evans on Mon Sep 05, 2005 10:07 am
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Another excellent rendition of a great beginning photo, Mike. Your style has really developed with these.
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by phojo89 on Mon Sep 05, 2005 5:15 pm
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Another excellant image. I really love the style of your work Mike. Great job. Carol W
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