Sketchbook
June  2008

How I did it -
Took a photo of a golden eagle, then abstracted it all the way down to a drawing (desaturate then filter/sketch/graphic pen), then layered it over the original and began to erase lightly to color it back in.  Can't remember what setting I used on the top layer.  I just tried different variations til I found one I liked.  To flip the corner up, I used edit/transform/warp and then just pulled it up.

COMMENTS:
 

Roger Urlwin	Oh this is just great. I have copied all your details down and intend to try this once I have a suitable image. Thanks
Leona Klerer	It's amazing all the variations of color you achieved in the beak and the eye.  But it looks too dismembered for me.  Maybe a more cheerful background color would bring out the feathers as they seem to fade into the background a little
Diane Robertson	I love the technique you used, and it was well explained.  I'll have to make some notes of that.  I find the flipped up edge a bit distracting, though an interesting idea.  Maybe it is because that is so defined and the rest of the image has a soft or more subtle look.
Nancy Brown	You've done it again!  A beautiful portrait with a very creative touch.  I really like it and will print it out as well.
Joe Zaia	“Sketchbook” is just another of your stunning presentations. They are excellent ideas and excellent techniques. Thank you for sharing them with us. As much as I love it, it all appears to me a bit washed out. Unless it is the way you want it, I think it can use a bit more contrast. I would also remove the small (12 o’clock) white spot.
Bob Yelle	Now that’s a neat way of portraying an eagle.  Thanks for telling us how you turned up the edge.

Member Bio

Member Bio - Claudia Bodmer (FANGBEAR@aol.com) In 2005, I retired after 30 years in the airline industry.  I was Managing Director of Airframe, Component and Engine Maintenance.  I have always loved art but never had/took the time to pursue it.  With my newly acquired leisure time and a Canon A80, I began to study photography in earnest.  I joined the Peninsula Camera Club and plunged right in.  My fellow club members have been very gracious in sharing what they have mastered.  I am learning from their images and from the critiques offered by our judges.  I purchased Photoshop and attended a couple of workshops.  I also purchased a Canon Rebel XT.  Through the Camera Club, I learned about PSA and joined for 2006.  I am looking forward to the opportunity to interact with other PSA members and ask your indulgence as I come up to speed.  My husband and I live in San Mateo, California.