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Paint-by-numbers Redhead

© Cary Rogers

Paint-by-numbers Redhead

Uploaded: February 09, 2008

Description


Abstract treatment on a photo of a redhead duck, which reminded me of the old paint-by-numbers pictures. I can't remember exactly how I arrived at this image, but one of the layers I used was a "hot wax coating" on a copy of the original, and I also applied either a contours effect or posterization effect on another layer. The final step was to erase some areas on the top layer.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1250 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, return light not detected, ISO: 64, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 46.20 mm, Model: DSC-H1

Comments

Tiia Vissak February 09, 2008

original colors & effects! #850988

Cary Rogers February 09, 2008

Hi, Tiia! Thanks for dropping by and commenting! When I was very young, I used to get a lot of "paint-by-numbers" sets gifts; I don't know if they still even sell them anymore. Before I'd finish the painting, I'd always run out of one the colors and still have plenty of another color left over. ;-) #5470765

Eivor Kuchta February 09, 2008

I agree Cary, this looks like a "paint-by-number" picture. They still sell them. My kids loose interest before they are finished with them, though.
Interesting effects! #5471461

Michael Khoury February 10, 2008

a perfect picture Cary...nice work on this
m #5471997

Cary Rogers February 10, 2008

Thank you, Eivor, and Michael....I appreciate your supportive feedback! #5473596

Laura E. Swan level-classic February 11, 2008

I've been looking at pictures on BP for days and weeks now, (I'm a new member), and have never seen one like this yet. It's very striking and only fully appreciated when you zoom in. This would make a terrific blow up for your wall at home, too! I'm impressed! Must have taken you a WHILE to arrive at this masterpiece!
-Laura Swan #5481828

Cary Rogers February 12, 2008

Thank you for your great comments, Laura! The redhead is one of my favorite ducks to photograph. I liked the original photo, but the water was a grayish-green and I wanted to do something different with the whole image. It took me a few hours, off-and-on, to process the photo and arrive at this end result. Thanks again, and welcome to the BP community! #5484716

Susan Heath February 12, 2008

Fabulous work, Cary! Love the complete image! #5484720

Cary Rogers February 12, 2008

Thank you Susan....I appreciate all your encouraging and supportive comments! #5485039

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