Birdwatcher Sketch

Uploaded: March 28, 2013

Description

"The Birdwatcher" gargoyle; one of 106 different gargoyles adorning the Washington National Cathedral.
He's looking up from his chair, binoculars hanging at his side. His mouth is open to allow the gutter pipe to spit water.
Used a mix of NIK treatments for tone and brightness, with a PS Graphic Pen Filter for the "stroke" effect.
Original capture is in the Discussion Thread.

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 28, 2013

Original for "Birdwatcher Sketch" #1521284

Joy Rector March 28, 2013

excellent shot #10629106

Linda D. Lester level-classic March 28, 2013

Nice work Chris!!! #10631039

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 29, 2013

Thanks so much! I would like to explore these kinds of effects more, but haven't really sorted out how/where to begin...! #10632306

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