A sandpiper captured by the 55-300 mm at maximum power at County Line Beach.

[slowpez]

Love that background GeoJerry. The whole scene has a dreamy quality that I find very appealing.

[Kerrowdown]

Interesting shot, I like the treatment too, I've no idea what it is, but works really well here.

[GeoJerry]

Love that background GeoJerry. The whole scene has a dreamy quality that I find very appealing.

Thanks Susan! This harmless little shot is actually one of my favorites.

Interesting shot, I like the treatment too, I've no idea what it is, but works really well here.

Thanks kerrowdown. Here's how I did it, using OnOne's Perfect Photo Suite. I used Perfect Layers to add a deep blue color and then using a graduated filter set opacity from about 75% at the top to zero above the bird. I then added a texture layer "Rice Paper" in Perfect Effects. That's it!

[daacon]

True painting quality.

[GeoJerry]

True painting quality.

Thanks Dave, glad you liked it. That 55-300 mm continues to impress me.

[joelovotti]

This is just lovely!

[tessfully]

Exceptional ... I absolutely love this. Very artistic and unique.

[GeoJerry]

Thanks Joe and Tess, glad you stopped by!