White Egret Flying Over Old Fishing Boat 2 by jgpittenger

White Egret Flying Over Old Fishing Boat 2

As per suggestions, I reedited this with an eye to making the egret more obvious. I started over and cut out the egret from original photo using Topaz remask, then took it and the boat to PS layering the egret on top of the boat shot and experimenting with different blend modes and then taking it to texture effects. What do you think? I know it is less realistic but I'm guessing it wasn't realistic in the fist place.
I so appreciate people taking the time to make suggestions. I know it takes more time but it helps to have other's takes on my shots as well as my own.
@taffy @golftragic what do you think?
February 7th, 2016  
Yes, a huge difference! I think you've also made the egret a little larger relative to the boat, which makes it look closer. Between that and the texture, I think it's more balanced. The texture is a wonderful addition -- of course it's less realistic, but it also is more artistic. Beautiful result.
February 7th, 2016  
Super processing
February 7th, 2016  
Oh how clever! I didn't realise you could do that in Topaz. Mind you I still haven't discovered how to do layers in PS yet. So much to learn!! I love your processing!! Fav!
February 7th, 2016  
The first thing I thought of even before I read your script I was amazed how the bird stood out from the rest of the photo....works well so congrats for doing exactly as you wanted!
February 7th, 2016  
Fabulous image and edit!
February 7th, 2016  
Excellent
February 7th, 2016  
Very cool! The graininess really works in this image!
February 7th, 2016  
well it was instant for me. love it.
February 7th, 2016  
Yes, the egret stands out much better in this version.
February 8th, 2016  
Oh my - to know how to do this. Love how your reprocessing worked out - egret is much more noticeable without detracting from the rest of the scene.
February 8th, 2016  
Beautiful.
February 8th, 2016  
cool shot and edit. I love the tones.
February 8th, 2016  
Wonderful composition and processing!
February 8th, 2016  
This version works very well Jane, shows the egret to advantage.
February 8th, 2016  
this is so cool - love your processing. Wonderful result
February 8th, 2016  
FAV, really an artistic triumph for you in this! so lovely
February 8th, 2016  
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