My creation

[Fotoart Profile Website]

The original was good, but was missing some 'drama'. Background was gray due to the overcast sky.

[eadams Profile]

I love this shot! I am no expert, but I think the dramatic sky you chose looks perfect with the image. I also think you did a great job with the colors. The warm color-cast on the birds looks like it came from the sunset and looks very natural to me. The only clue I see that the sky was replaced is the slight fringing around the birds and roof, but that could be easily fixed. Congratulations on this beautiful creation!

[andrewb2012 Profile]

Hi Fotoart,

Thanks for sharing your powerful image - there is absolutely no doubt where the focus of attention lies - the open beak is amazing and, with the your processing, quite intimidating too. Keep up the good work!

Regards,

Andrew

[Fotoart Profile Website]

Thanks for you constructive input - It will take some time until I 'master' the software. yesterday I just learned about masking which will be one of my next projects. You can visit my portfolio at http://goo.gl/BsOJQN for more photos, may of them edited with Smart Photo Editor:

Here is another example:

[eadams Profile]

I love the colors and the flare in the boat image! You turned a rather drab image into something spectacular. I also like the changed background and the crop.. Well done!!