Mike Cowdrey, MPSA  

Feather swirl by Mike Cowdrey, MPSA

May 2021 - Feather swirl

May 2021 - Mike Cowdrey, MPSA

Original

About the Image(s)

I took a close-up of the feathers of an Egyptian Goose (Original). I subjected this to Photoshop Distort Twirl at 180, and the result was treated to a mild dose of Autumn in Topaz Adjust 5, before adding a frame in Nik Collection Colour Effects Pro 4. The thickness of the frame was adjusted, and a thin outer layer added to create the final image.

This round’s discussion is now closed!
10 comments posted

Jamie Federick   Jamie Federick
(Group 48)
What a super photo with so much movement and texture. Loved what you did with it. However, your original is terrific too! Great photos!
  Posted: 05/05/2021 11:29:59
Mike Cowdrey   Mike Cowdrey
(Groups 21 & 34)
Thanks Jamie!   Posted: 05/05/2021 13:06:13
 
Mike, The original image is already lovely, abstract, great texture and colors. The slight twirl is a great touch, and the textures in the new image are even better than before. I've spent a fair amount of time looking at it already; probably will spend some more.   Posted: 05/08/2021 07:45:27
Mike Cowdrey   Mike Cowdrey
(Groups 21 & 34)
Thanks David!   Posted: 05/08/2021 09:01:20
Mark Southard   Mark Southard
So simple and SO very beautiful.Might downplay the border a bit?   Posted: 05/09/2021 12:56:50
Ian Ledgard   Ian Ledgard
Using twirl effects is becoming rather popular. The trick is always to do just enough to match the subject and you have done so with this. With abstract and arty images I feel that the addition of a border is always a welcome addition as it show the makers intent was to make something more than a straight shot.   Posted: 05/10/2021 03:23:13
Jim Hagan   Jim Hagan
Wonderful images but I have a slight preference for the original. No suggestions.   Posted: 05/10/2021 08:22:06
Andrew Hersom   Andrew Hersom
(Group 40)
Nice effect. Parts of the image look soft to me, not sure it matters but detracts a bit.   Posted: 05/19/2021 05:35:46
Angela Bonner   Angela Bonner
(Groups 20 & 81)
Would look great framed on a wall!!
Love the colours and the post treatment you have given the image.   Posted: 05/28/2021 12:17:42
Mike Cowdrey   Mike Cowdrey
(Groups 21 & 34)
Thanks Angela!   Posted: 05/28/2021 13:09:33