58. Blue Heron

For the first time, I used selective color to boost the heron's beak and the tree's leaves.  I also sharpened the image some, making his eye more in focus.

original

14. Sharpening, Watercolor with Saturation Boost

I'm behind posting because I currently have three projects going, none of which I can completely get through.  I keep getting hung up on certain steps.  I will either revisit the projects later once I know more about Photoshop or muddle through, depending on my patience level.

For now I worked with a photo taken at Poe's 203rd birthday bash which I was happy with compositionally, but it was not quite sharp in focus, so I took the following liberties with it.  

before:

after:

toned down: