An interesting effect

[E.B. West]

I ran across this effect and thought it would look good on some of the bird shots. It's called the Orton effect here's the link:

http://www.pcin.net/update/index.php/2006/11/01/the-orton-effect-digital-photography-tip-of-the-week/

Before:

http://ebinfl.smugmug.com/photos/117946550-L.jpg

After:

http://ebinfl.smugmug.com/photos/126197356-L.jpg

What do you think?

[Harv]

For me the jury is still out. Not sure how I feel about this treatment. I remember a long while back that Kevin played around with this treatment on a 'boat in the water' shot.

[E.B. West]

I feel the same way, not really sure. That's why I called it interesting instead great:unsure:

[bobber]

I agree...interesting!!

[Joe F.N.]

I like it E.B. and as Bobby would say, "I knew he would, he's a little strange."

[Kevin]

The Orton effect is a unique one. It's good that you're trying it on "alternative" shots. You never know when you'll find a winner. I had one shot of some sand dollars on a picnic table at the beach that took to the Orton Technique very well. So you just never know.

(I just found the shot...)
http://www.kevinpaavola.com/NikonCafe/MiscDollarsOTMatte.jpg