Baltimore Oriole

© Joanna Kovalcsik

Baltimore Oriole

Uploaded: June 10, 2019 | Entered: April 29, 2020 14:16:14

Description

Category: Favorite Post-processing Technique (Techniques) Replace the background with a texture using Topaz's photoFXlab and a special painting/blending process I learned from Jai Johnson, run it through Topaz Impression, and tweak the opacity to suit.

Comments

Leslie McLain level-classic May 31, 2020 1

Congrats on an amazing winner, Joanna. #1739859

Natasha Pliss level-classic May 31, 2020 1

Very dramatic and beautiful! Congratulations on your outstanding Gold Winner, Joanna! #11806973

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic May 31, 2020

Leslie and Natasha, thank you so much for your kind comments and congratulations! #11807033

LJ Corliss level-classic May 31, 2020 1

Congrats :) #11807044

Susan Johnson level-deluxe May 31, 2020 1

Wonderful image Joanna - congratulations! #11807088

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 31, 2020 1

Congrats on your beautiful win, Joanna! #11807168

Cindy Bendush level-classic May 31, 2020 1

Great capture and pp work Joanna! Congratulations! #11807211

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 01, 2020 1

LJ, Susan, Terry, and Cindy... thank you for your kind words and congratulations! #11807252

Ed Lauderdale level-classic June 01, 2020 1

Congratulations, Joanna!! #11807283

Teresa Burnett level-classic June 01, 2020 1

Beautiful, Joanna! Congratulations on winning the Gold! #11807405

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 01, 2020

Ed and Teresa, thank you so much! I appreciate your encouragement. #11807508

Gerda Grice level-classic June 01, 2020 1

Delightful image, Joanna! Many congratulations on your win! #11807523

Terry Korpela level-deluxe June 02, 2020 1

Congratulations Joanna! #11807590

Linda S. Smith level-classic June 03, 2020 1

Wonderful capture and DD work Joanna! Congrats on this stunning GOLD WIN! #11807826

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 03, 2020

Gerda, Terry, and Linda... thanks so much!! #11807919

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict June 08, 2020 1

Congratulations Joanna on your Win !!! #11809054

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 08, 2020

Thank you, Dominick! #11809141

Leslie McLain level-classic November 13, 2020 1

Congrats on a beautiful POTD, Joanna. #11850217

Janet Criswell level-classic November 13, 2020 1

Congratulations on your great POTD, Joanna! #11850219

Gerda Grice level-classic November 13, 2020 1

Beautiful image, Joanna! Many congratulations on your POTD! #11850231

LJ Corliss level-classic November 13, 2020 1

Congrats on POTD :) #11850235

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 13, 2020 1

This is so beautiful! Congrats on your POTD, Natasha!! #11850249

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic November 13, 2020

What a great surprise, and I’m delighted! Thank you, Jim and everyone!! #11850261

Lydia Williams level-classic November 14, 2020 1

What a great image, Joanna. I love the processing you did...well done! Congratulations on your goldens!! #11850281

Nancy L. Green level-classic November 14, 2020 1

SO gorgeous Joanna, CONGRATULATIONS!! << #11850384

Jill Odice level-classic November 14, 2020 1

Congrats on your winner and POTD! What a gorgeous image! #11850387

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic November 14, 2020

Lydia, Nancy, and Jill... thanks very much! #11850436

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