Ostrich for Textures

I'm still working my way through some of my favorites from the Wildlife Safari trip substituting backgrounds for the distracting environment of the park. I have another hummingbird shot to post but maybe tomorrow. Cold and icy here today and I injured my shoulder so hauling my camera around doesn't have much appeal. Best on black.
Thanks so much for your visits, comments, suggestions, favs and for taking my little hummer to the PP

[Jennifer]

My goodness, you have truly nailed these. What another magnificent image. Big fav. ps - what textures do you use?

[gloria jones]

Outstanding image, tones, composition

[Jane Pittenger]

@jesperani an assortment but many are from Jai's Daily Texture collections

[Jennifer]

@jgpittenger ooh great, thanks for sharing. I will check them out.

[Judith Johnson]

Such a beautiful background to accompany your delightful ostrich.

[Carolyn]

I love your background substitution. I really want to try this. I'm taking a Photoshop class right now, so maybe I'll learn!

[Margaret Brown]

Love your processing, fav

[Karen Smale]

This looks like there's a sandstorm bearing down. Awesome!

[Pam Knowler]

Wonderful capture and brilliant processing!!

[carol white]

A super capture and great processing. Fav!! 😀

[Cathie]

Wonderful!

[Pat Knowles]

Fantastic Jane, wonderful image & perspective! Fave.

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Beautifully done!

[Shepherdman]

Great composition. Fav

[sally agnew]

A beautiful image :)

[Linda Godwin]

Nicely done! looks like he's running from the storm.

[Lynda McG]

Wow, fav

[Jennifer Eurell]

Your background works really nicely with the ostrich.

[Janet B.]

This looks like a painting, Jane! You are quite skilled at substituting those backgrounds. Beautiful work!

[Marnie]

Another gorgeous image Jane, you've got these down to a T.

[Babs]

Excellent shot and processing. Looks like he is on a mission. Hope your shoulder is better soon.

[KWind]

Impressive shot!

[Milanie]

Really like the difference the backgrounds are making - so impressive what you've been able to do with them. Fav

[Debra]

Oh my gosh...this image is so gorgeous!! Fav

[Cathy]

Very effective... seems the ostrich is coming right at you!

[Rick]

Super capture and editing.

[Taffy]

These are amazing. You really have developed such an eye and such a careful hand at the use of textures. I'm loving this entire series - it could become a book. I hope your shoulder is better by the time you head to Baja.

[Emilie Cartoun]

Oh my gosh Jane, just brilliant (again).

[Jerome]

excellent processing!

[Barb]

Just stunning

[Richard Sayer]

Looks like he's on a long journey... nicely done.

[Michelle Renee]

Excellent!

[Catherine P]

Superb composition!