@pdulis that's a texture I have added to it deliberately to give it a painterly look. I guess I did upset you. I didn't mean to. I actually like it when I get constructive criticism as it helps me improve. So thank you anyway.
Clever editing you use to transform photographs into images resembling dreamy paintings. Very effective way to present your photographs which work well for your greeting cards. You are very artistic.
Beautifully rendered! He is so similar to our Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers but the red on his rump is much more striking than their little caps. I also like the red line running through the frame- very artistic!