Not too long ago I mentioned that I was working on a photo assignment that had to do with Fine Art and photography. I've spent some time around the farm taking various photos and have decided that the photo of Frack is my favorite photo taken for the assignment, and this is my favorite digitally altered version of the photo.
This is a portion of Frack's photo that I shared here on my blog. I cropped the photo so that I was happy with the way the flow of the feathers moved through the image and created a pleasing composition. Then I created a bit of a watercolored appearance to the image, and gave it a bit of a texture to mimic canvas (it might be difficult to fully appreciate the textured appearance with online viewing) *grin*.

Miss congratulations for a job well done!This art is fantastic...I will try to do one also using my favorite paper Epson photo paper because I want it also in my best mode of art.
Posted by: Account Deleted | April 18, 2012 at 06:58 AM
When I double-clicked on the smaller photo, I could see the texture you were talking about. Whatever magic you worked, it made the photograph look like a painting. His colors are magnificent, aren't they? And the rusted metal siding makes the perfect backdrop to show off his "rusty" feathers. Let us know what becomes of this photo. (Will you win a contest and earn lots of money? Will the photo be published in a fine arts book from which you receive royalties?)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | April 02, 2008 at 09:51 PM
WOW, WOW, WOW!!! When I enlarged the photo I
could see the canvas design, dynamite work, Anna! In my book you deserve an A++++++++++ TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | April 01, 2008 at 02:43 PM
Fabulous! I really love the aged barn wall in the background, it really sets off the colorful feathers!
Posted by: Beth M | April 01, 2008 at 11:50 AM
The hackles of his neck and saddle will be twice as long or longer in another years time, the colors will be even more varied and glowing. Watch out for the little prairie wolves! They like chicken, even those beyond a fryers' age.... Love, Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | April 01, 2008 at 10:30 AM
There's no doubt about it - he's a beautiful bird - so much to work with. Majestic, really! It snowed AGAIN in Idaho last night! I'm not April Fooling, either! xoxo Jeanne
Posted by: JeanneH | April 01, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Very pretty rooster!
Posted by: Elaine | April 01, 2008 at 08:54 AM
What a beautiful picture, as usual I love your creativity.
Posted by: Tiya-B | April 01, 2008 at 08:50 AM
Breathtaking!!! I don't even LIKE chickens. I used to hate to go to my grandparents in the summer...we never wore shoes and the chickens ran free in the back yard. Yuck...squishy between the toes!
Posted by: Crystal | April 01, 2008 at 08:41 AM
The colors are gorgeous. What a gift you have.
Posted by: Phillis | April 01, 2008 at 08:02 AM
Anna you have such amazing talent! Love the colors. Your rooster is beautiful....as well as your photos!
Posted by: Penny J. | April 01, 2008 at 06:44 AM
I am amazed. Love this photograph. You are talented girl.
Posted by: Joan | April 01, 2008 at 04:31 AM
Anna, I'm beginning to sound like a broken record but I have to say it again, amazing just amazing! And remember I'm the city girl NOT the farm girl - I've never seen such beauty from farm animals. Just goes to show how you look at the world, eyes open - eye closed - Thanks for opening mine.
Posted by: Cheryl Horton | April 01, 2008 at 04:16 AM
I bow you, Miss Anna. This is "fine art" indeed. His feathers look like the finest oil painting. Awesome, baby!
Posted by: kathynruss | April 01, 2008 at 04:02 AM
What gorgeous colors! Which I could get highlights and lowlights like that in my hair!! (not like I HAVE to color the grays!)
Posted by: Leticia Fournier | April 01, 2008 at 03:58 AM
This is wonderful, Anna!
Posted by: Kittie Caracciolo | April 01, 2008 at 02:45 AM
Wow, you have an amazing eye!
Posted by: Shelly aka papermoon04 | March 31, 2008 at 05:33 PM
Wow! That's beautiful, Anna!
Posted by: broni | March 31, 2008 at 04:48 PM
This is beautiful!
Renee
Posted by: Renee | March 31, 2008 at 04:43 PM
Beautiful Anna,
I love that you cropped the photo..adds a little mystery too!
Wish I could see the photo up close..I am sure it is even more amazing!
TFS all your beautiful forms of art!
Sue (chicken and rooster lover..have a paitning on my wall of one :-) )
Posted by: Sue Farrant | March 31, 2008 at 04:33 PM
That is awesome. I have an HD computer screen and I can totally see the texture. That is so cool. -Molly B
Posted by: Molly B | March 31, 2008 at 03:59 PM
FANTASTIC Photo. You could say I am Rooster and Chicken obsessed or at least that is what my family and friends say and if I didn't live in a large city I would own 2 or 20 of them.
Posted by: Sherry | March 31, 2008 at 03:47 PM
Wow, this is gorgeous! The colors are so deep and rich...and the highlights are beautiful, as well...can't wait to see more!!! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | March 31, 2008 at 02:53 PM
Oh my gosh..this is ah-mazing...wow...I am so jealous of your talents...all I can say is wow!
Posted by: Julie | March 31, 2008 at 02:36 PM
I think its beautiful!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | March 31, 2008 at 02:30 PM
WOW! enough said!
Posted by: Linda C. | March 31, 2008 at 01:47 PM
Love it, can't wait to see the finished work..want to share more details please
Posted by: Sally (CKMom) | March 31, 2008 at 01:17 PM
Oh Anna, you are so so talented. Awesome pic.
Posted by: Julie | March 31, 2008 at 12:25 PM
LOVE the composition, the digital "painting" detail, the vivid colors, just LOVE all of it!
Posted by: Val | March 31, 2008 at 12:14 PM