Peggy Nugent  


Revelation by Peggy Nugent

March 2019 - Revelation

March 2019 - Peggy Nugent

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March 2019 - Peggy Nugent

Original 2

March 2019 - Peggy Nugent

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About the Image(s)

I started with the beach sunset as background. I masked in the clouds from original 2, after changing the color of the pink clouds to make them more compatible. I cut out the angel. The face was no distinct enough, so I masked in a face at low opacity from a portrait I shot a while back. I added a Topaz Glow filter to the angel. I added the bird, cloning in surrounding colors by putting the brush in color mode. I adjusted brightness where needed.


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6 comments posted




 
That is a most striking glow you have achieved on the angel - quite stunning! An image to make one stop and take another look. I wouldn't change a thing.   Posted: 03/03/2019 13:12:56
Peggy Nugent   Peggy Nugent
Thanks, Betty!   Posted: 03/11/2019 10:39:48



Brad Becker   Brad Becker
Peggy, You've created a wonderfully provocative image. I love the colors and lighting. Given the strong lighting associated with the sunset, I would recommend trying to add a shadow to the bird to make it look more natural.   Posted: 03/04/2019 22:42:46
Peggy Nugent   Peggy Nugent
Thanks, Brad! I kept looking at the bird thinking I was missing something - and you've nailed it.   Posted: 03/11/2019 10:41:13



Aavo Koort   Aavo Koort
The composition and colors are very well done. I especially like the way you used Topaz Glow. I agree with Brad that he bird needs a shadow.   Posted: 03/05/2019 13:28:06



Alan Kaplan   Alan Kaplan
I'm not a fan of Topaz Glow, but you have used it to perfection! Your masking in the face at low opacity is a technique that I will store in my memory bank. It works beautifully here. I've taken the liberty to crop out the bird. I feel it is superfluous here. The focus is your wonderful angel. The building to the angel's left helps create scale.   Posted: 03/06/2019 16:51:48
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