I certainly hope this isn't bashed for being too artsy-fartsy or something... but I wanted something different. Different is good. ;o)
Shot in RAW, adjusted curves, saturation, added gothic glow, a lens blur action, and used the history brush to bring back some detail...desaturated the outer edges, then cropped/resized.
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I love the colours in this - there's something dreamlike about the image...The Burning/blurring? round the picture works well. The compositon keeps your eye moving. I never thought I would EVER add a bird picture to my favourites...I need a lie down...10
I have to say I usually don't like super "softened" images but in this case it is so perfect...an absolutely ethereal image...there is something very hauntig about it...pure elegance.
flamingos!!! my biggest weakness....
what an unusual catch of them!
I don't like that effect on the background that makes the edges look dark and dreamy, but I just love flamingos, can't help it!
Don't like the vignetting, colors are off. Lighting on the feathers is too harsh in some spots, and not enough in others. Love the composition and title.
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