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Chimney Sweeps?

© Michelle Alton

Chimney Sweeps?

Uploaded: August 19, 2013

Description


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This is a retouching of a photo I posted last winter. In this incarnation, I used the new TOPAZ filter, Restyle, with one of its "Nature" presets. Then followed up with my latest favorite OnOne Perfect Effects presets, Grunge Vignette.
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This pair of black vultures had been feasting on a deer carcass on the lawn below this house chimney (Yes, in a residential neighborhood)!. Wary of me and my camera, they took up this sentry position, as their friends and relatives continued their meal below.
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Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 2.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 280.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Leslie McLain level-classic August 19, 2013

Love the effects on this fantastic image, Michelle. #1541008

William C. Raco level-classic August 19, 2013

Outstanding details, textures and capture of the birds' positions
Excellent work, Michelle #10813090

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic August 19, 2013

What a great capture and I love your treatment, Michelle. #10813097

Danny B. Head August 19, 2013

Love the post processing! #10813134

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 19, 2013

I just had about 10 of these in my backyard. They are a little creepy!
Excellent capture! #10813221

Kathy Reeves August 19, 2013

Fantastic work, Michelle! Outstanding treatment. These guys will never be endangered! #10813260

Monnie Ryan August 19, 2013

Terrific capture and processing, Michelle - but certainly not my favorite birds! #10813294

Gail Sullivan level-classic August 19, 2013

The perfect title and excellent processing, Michelle! #10813602

John Connolly August 19, 2013

A wonderful title and capture Michelle! What unusual looking birds! #10813668

Claudia Kuhn level-classic August 19, 2013

Cool effects Michelle #10813687

Lindley Johnson level-classic August 19, 2013

Excellent image and terrific post processing, Michelle! #10813742

Mitch Spence level-classic August 19, 2013

I think that effect combination is great for these doom sayers, Michelle. I just got the Restyle but have had little time to look at it yet. #10813874

David Phalen August 19, 2013

Excellent capture and editing!! I'm finding Restyle to be a very interesting plug-in. #10813922

Jeffrey R. Bange August 19, 2013

Outstanding find and capture Michelle, love the special effects that you gave them, I'm just glad that they are not on my chimney. #10813994

Linda S. Smith level-classic August 20, 2013

Fantastic capture and DD work Michelle! Great pov with perfect textures added for this image! #10814307

Daniel Ruf August 20, 2013

Very nice, Michelle. #10815027

Thomas E. Hinds August 22, 2013

Beautiful treatment, Michelle! Wonderful artfulness! #10817330

Karen Celella August 23, 2013

Terrific work, Michelle! #10818343

Neal D. Hatcher August 23, 2013

Fantastic DD Work #10818660

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 26, 2013

Excellent DD work Michelle. #10821536

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