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richiedean

Contented ...

A small English village, Hanley Swan in Worcestershire. It boasts a duckpond with a nesting platform. I was camping near there last summer and took a walk to this village. To my pleasant surprise I found this Heron, he was looking rather pleased with himself and in no mood to take flight ….........

Copyright 2008 Richie Dean

PhotoArtMaster and Adobe Photoshop

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Contented ... by richiedean
Contented ... by richiedean
  • TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    TrEaSuReDiMaGeS

    Wow is this ever beautiful Richie!!! :-))

  • richiedean replied

    You are extremely quick on the draw Deb, thank you :))

  • frogster

    frogster

    So wonderful Richie

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Larry, thanks for keeeping tabs ….

  • Lynn Stratton

    Lynn Stratton

    I am contented just sitting here and looking at this. Well done! :)

  • richiedean replied

    Ha, thanks Lynn, your a diamond …. :))

  • Denis Molodkin

    Denis Molodkin

    Outstanding

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Denis mate !!

  • susi lawson

    susi lawson

    Love the simplifier filter! This is beautiful!! Every time I see a Heron he always splits!

  • richiedean replied

    Yeh, I couldnt believe it when he just sat there … I thought that he’d become a tenant, but next day it was gone …..... oh and it was partial use of foto2pix PhotoArtMaster and a good dose of Photoshop ….. thank you susi …. :))

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Love the treatment and light richie – great work!

  • richiedean replied

    Hey Helene, so nice to see you again, thank you :))

  • Jeff Burns

    Jeff Burns

    It is absolutey beautiful

  • richiedean replied

    Good on you Jeff, thanks mate !!

  • Noelene Davies

    Noelene Davies

    Fabulous and beautiful capture Richie.

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Noelene, thank you very much …. :))

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    Small laminate print

  • Jim Phillips

    Jim Phillips

    Very nice Richie. One of my favorite birds.

  • Lam Tran

    Lam Tran

    Fantastic capture and treatment!

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Excellent work!

  • susi lawson

    susi lawson

    I was sad to see that Fotopix went out of business, but I hear that Topaz has a beta version of the simplifier out, heard about it? I think this is one of the best effects out there..but of course there is no magic without the right picture and this is sooo right! :)

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    excellent work…beautiful

  • Irene Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Beautiful work Richie yet again .

  • GloriaDK

    GloriaDK

    Richie I think you have a really good portfolio and I really think this one is outstanding. I happen to like Herons and have a painting I did a few months ago.

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks for the compliments Gloria :))

  • Ann Garrett

    Ann Garrett

    Nice

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    So painterly mate – beautifully treated.

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    great effects,, great work :)

  • Jacky

    Jacky

    Ah..just to relax in nature..catching an unexpected fish whenever you like..that’s the life:-))
    Beautiful work Master !

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Jacky ….. you make it sound so appealing :))

  • Rinkydink

    Rinkydink

    beautifully done Richie

  • ktowers

    ktowers

    beautiful ! .........

  • krafty

    krafty

    Wow…and I know Hanley Swan well Richie…was born and bred in Worcester so we went there often.
    Beautiful capture and what a brilliant pose from the heron..awesome work..thanks for the memory Richie.xxxxxxxx

  • richiedean replied

    My pleasure Cynthia, thank you :))

  • ruxique

    ruxique

    So beautiful! :)

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    gorgeous

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Beautiful image and beautiful processing, Richie!

  • amarica

    amarica

    Superb work of art Richie!!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Ann :))

  • Rose Moxon

    Rose Moxon

    beautiful pic, stunning fx!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanx Rose …. :))

  • Michelle BarlondSmith

    Michelle Barlo...

    BRAVO

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Fabulous treatment Richie.

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Michael, the Heron must have been daydreaming or something, I walked all the way around the pond and he didnt move an inch …... usually as soon as they spot you they’re off !!!!!

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    Are you sure it wasn’t a cardboard cutout….. There was one at Ashbourne i seem to remember :)

  • Tim Wilson

    Tim Wilson

    Wonderful Image

  • madmac57

    madmac57

    AWESOME, OUTSTANDING and truly a work of art…. Beautifully done Ritchie…...

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Bryan !

  • J. D. Adsit

    J. D. Adsit

    I like the watercolor look

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks JD, I achieved it with the aid of the software PhotoArtMaster, it’s no longer available I’m afraid, although Susi Lawson says there is a beta version called Topaz …....

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    beautiful, relaxing

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Joy, glad it chilled you out …... :))

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Stunning work Richie!!! Like a painting!! :o)

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks again blossom :)

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    THis is beautiful, Richie. Very artistic and creative. Looks alive!

  • richiedean replied

    I hope he was alive Jane …. he’d flown off by the next day …. :))
    Thank you ….... :))

  • Janice Sheen

    Janice Sheen

    like fairy land. love what you have done to it.

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks very much Janice ….. :))

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Perfect place to spend some time relaxing, this is gorgeous :))

  • richiedean replied

    Perfect place indeed V, for the bird and myself ….. there is a pub across the road from here ….. :))

  • capecodart

    capecodart

    amazing work – just brilliant

  • capecodart

    capecodart

    Such a creative piece and so beautifully done Richiedean..

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers buddy ….. !

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    love it ! love it all ! hugs

  • richiedean replied

    Oooo, thanks Elaine …....... :))

  • Heather Rivet IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    wow amazing well done

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Heather :))

  • mrscboretti

    mrscboretti

    Fantastic! Well done~ absolutely enchanting!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Christine, thank you very much :))

  • sandyibrahim

    sandyibrahim

    This is stunning, almost looks like a painting! Great job Richie!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Sandy, many thanks …... :))

  • David Lade

    David Lade

    A very nice piece Richie – I like the light through the branches.

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers David .. its like a backlit stage and the heron’s the act … :)

  • emizael

    emizael

    Beautiful!

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you ….

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    beautfully done!!!!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Lois, thank you … :))

  • estlyn12

    estlyn12

    Wow!!!!!!! I like it!!!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi estlyn, thank you ….. ))

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    WOW! This is very beautiful

  • richiedean replied

    thanks a lot SueAnne …. :))

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    great capture and treatment richie and congratulations on being featured art with this
    ;))))

  • richiedean replied

    well thank you very much ding and for the fave …... :))

  • arnene

    arnene

    Sheer delight and divine.

  • richiedean replied

    Many thanks arnene !!

  • Ingrid77

    Ingrid77

    wonderful!!!!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Hola Ingrid, glad you like it, thank you ….. :))

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    ... by the way, I googled your PhotoArtMaster (LOVE your work soooo much!!) but it’s a PC / Windows based program … sigh … and I’m on a Mac. Sooo … I’ll just come and gaze dreamily at all your works!!! I really really really love what you’re creating!!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Oh Lois, I’m sorry you cant experience the fulfilment of using PAM, I’ve checked out the ’ simplifier ’ that susi mentioned, but it fades into grey, no comparison artisticly …..
    You sound a really bubbly and likeable person …....
    Thanks for your enthusiasm for my work, its very encouraging to say the least …...
    you could always get Windows …..... but if not, I will be thinking of you gazing …......... :))

  • Karen Moore

    Karen Moore

    This is beautiful !

  • richiedean replied

    I know that you are very appreciative of birdlife Karen, so I take your comment as a sincere compliment …..... thank you … :))

  • Ciska

    Ciska

    So beautiful, great capture, congratz on making feature page!!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Ciska, you are so kind, your work is exceptional …. I took a look at your profile page .. little Chloe is there, I followed the links and I discovered that today is the day of her operation, I hope all went well and I am sending all my love to her ….. :))

  • Roddy Atkinson

    Roddy Atkinson

    Great effect.

  • Jay Stockhaus

    Jay Stockhaus

    Great image.

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Jay ..

  • navybrat

    navybrat

    beautiful!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks a lot nb !

  • terryt

    terryt

    Congratulations on all of your Wonderful accolades. This is truly the work of a Master artist!

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks for the encouragment terry …. !

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    Love this one!

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Tony ….. !

  • Stacy Rodriguez

    Stacy Rodriguez

    great capture, love the effects.

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Stacy, thank you …...... :)

  • Shannon Donovan

    Shannon Donovan

    Gorgeous my friend! Love your portfolio!

  • richiedean replied

    You’re very generous shannon, thank you ….... :))

  • cmsdesign

    cmsdesign

    A lovely image. Beautifuly finished.

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Clare, thank you very much ….. :))

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    Stunning image a brilliant photography great stuff ! ............

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks jdm!

  • Allison Lane

    Allison Lane

    What a fabulous image! Nicely done

  • richiedean replied

    Hiya Allison, thanks very much …... :))

  • Laurel

    Laurel

    Beautiful Image Richie!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Laurel, most kind , thank you …....:))

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    this is really very nice - I want to learn more about the software - I just typed foto2x into google and this page was second on the list of results - kind of amazing eh - anyway great image - truely looks like a watercolor and what a great setting - dave

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Dave, Amazon is the best place to get it …... !!

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    This is absolutely gorgeous!!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Tibby, thank you ….... :))

  • Crystal Williams

    Crystal Williams

    Lovely picture. I find it very calming. :)

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Crystal, glad you find it beneficial, thank you …...... :))

  • marx

    marx

    I am sitting and watching…,
    watching and thinking…,
    I love your style!

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Marx …... when are we going to see some of your work ?

  • brisdon

    brisdon

    Hello Richiedean,

    Outstanding painting.
    Baird Risdon

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Baird, all done digitally, thanks ….... !!

  • Mark Lee

    Mark Lee

    I’m stunned… Great work :)

  • richiedean replied

    Cheers Mark . !!

  • Marilyn Baldey

    Marilyn Baldey

    Beautiful image, love the softness and light.

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Marilyn, thank you ….......... :))

  • Cheryl DeLong

    Cheryl DeLong

    Very nice makes me wish I was the bird lol.

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Cheryl, yes, it looks as though it hasnt a care in the world ….......... thank you …..... :))

  • DottieDees

    DottieDees

    Your work is superb!! So glad I found you!!!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Dottie, thats very nice of you, thank you …....... :))

  • antonio

    antonio

    Fantastic photo with nice colors…how you did the editing ? Photoshop ??

  • richiedean replied

    Thanks Antonio, I did use Photoshop, along with PhotoArtMaster…...

  • Jenifer

    Jenifer

    Your work is amazing! I love this.

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Jenifer, glad you like it ….......... :))

  • DevineDayDreams

    DevineDayDreams

    AWESOME JOB!

  • richiedean replied

    Hi DDD, thank you …........ :))

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding;

  • richiedean replied

    thanks Scott…......... !!

  • linifer

    linifer

    All so excellent and perfect Richie!!!
    Sorry, I have got soooo far behind!!!! Hugs oxo

  • richiedean replied

    No need for apologies lini,I’m just glad you’ve arrived, thank you ….............. :))

  • tomrhody

    tomrhody

    I love how you deftly captured and “released” both the day and the heron with muted tones. Exquisite.

  • richiedean replied

    many thanks Tom … !!

  • Pamela Plante

    Pamela Plante

    The reflection and light on this is magickal.

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you Pamela, ........ :))

  • Elle66

    Elle66

    Beautiful composition and work.

  • richiedean replied

    Thank you very much Elle …......... :))

  • ruth jolly

    ruth jolly

    very beautiful

  • richiedean replied

    Hi mrsrj, thank you ….......... :))

  • sarah Mumford

    sarah Mumford

    wow, wow, wow…..beautiful. : )

  • richiedean replied

    Hello Sarah, welcome aboard and thank you …..............:))

  • Karen Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Splendid work…great treatment of this wonderful image.

  • richiedean replied

    Great praise indeed Karen, thank you very much …............ :))

  • van049

    van049

    WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ONE OF THE MOST INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS ON RED BUBBLE!!!!!!!!!!! EXCELLENT WORK MY DEAR FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!xxx

  • richiedean replied

    Thats so kind of you Van, than, you very much …......... :))

  • Ivana Redwine

    Ivana Redwine

    Just beautiful!

  • richiedean replied

    Herons are so skittish Ivana, I couldnt believe my luck when it just stood there with no fear, thank you …........... :))

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    Gassssssp! (This is so beautiful.)

  • richiedean replied

    I’m glad you like it rose, thank you ….......... :))

  • artbyrachel

    artbyrachel

    This is so lovely Richie. I would love to do a version in paint!!

  • richiedean replied

    I’ve been struggling to find my original photo of this Rachel, if I do come across it, I would be more than happy to email it to you because I would love to see your representation in watercolour …. :))
    Feel free to bubblemail me and thank you ….. :

  • AmandaH

    AmandaH

    Stunning work… :o)

  • richiedean replied

    Hi Amanda, thank you …......... :))

  • Holly Kempe

    Holly Kempe

    I came by your gallery thinking I might have missed one of your new creations and found an oldie but a goodie! lol You are the master of the photoartmaster Richie…beautiful work!

  • richiedean replied

    Its such a pleasure to have you come by Holly, your comments are so rewarding and encouraging …...... thank you …....... :))

  • gerardo segismundo

    gerardo segism...

    superb, splendid rendition….

  • richiedean replied

    glad you like it gerardo ….... !!

  • Cal Kimola

    Cal Kimola

    I can totally understand why Rachel wanted to paint this beautiful photo!

  • richiedean replied 25 days ago

    hi Cal, thank you …... :))

  • enchantedImages

    enchantedImages 26 days ago

    Outstanding art, Richie!
    This is what I love about the digital age. I always wanted to paint but don’t have the skills. With such programs, it’s possible.
    – Bobbi

  • richiedean replied 25 days ago

    I enjoy post processing as much as you do Bobbi …......... and I can paint !! My plan is to combine both worlds eventually.
    Thank you …........ :))

  • Santamaria

    Santamaria 24 days ago

    I like this very much Richie – well done!!

  • richiedean replied 11 days ago

    Thank you kindly Santamaria …............... :))

  • Monika Juengling

    Monika Juengling 19 days ago

    This is wonderful!

  • richiedean replied 11 days ago

    Hi Monika, so glad you like it …............ :))

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly 11 days ago

    Beautiful!

  • richiedean replied 11 days ago

    I have to thank you Tibby for all the visits and comments on my work. I am very grateful to you …................. :))

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