In my neck of the woods the Red-winged Blackbird is a common sight. You wouldn't take much notice of them except for this wonderful flash of red against the open fields when they take to flight. They spred their wings and because they group in large numbers it can be a beautiful sight to see- a sparkling of red against the black solidness of their bodies coloring the landscape and the sky. This is my entry for The Three Muses Challenge (Blackbird). I used a personal photo from a trip to a ruins as the background and added collage elements from Dover and e-vint.com. Gradient filters in Photoshop. This is a very old photo of the children- (not great pixel quality) and I discovered by using the Blur filter that it helped smooth out the images.
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I love every element of this piece. especially that you used your own photo. Magnificent! I can only imagine what a spectacle a flock of those birds would be. thanks!
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Those red-winged blackbirds look spectacular here. It's a wonderful piece to look at.
ReplyDeletewonderful and a lovely description that gives a window into your surroundings.EE
ReplyDeleteYou've told a lovely story with this fabulous piece, Lori. How I'd love to see those blackbirds "in person" now that you've given us a peek. Beautiful! Hugs, Terri xoxxo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful collage! Love the atmosphere in it!
ReplyDeleteI love blackbirds--we have redwings here in Missouri as well. This is a great piece!!!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen a red-winged blackbird before. They must be a sight to behold. Thanks for sharing them in your post. I love it when I learn something in a blog post. And the art was pretty spectacular, too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird & another beautiful collage.
ReplyDeleteOh Lori this is absolutely spectacularly beautiful and what a lovely story to go with it. Kudos to you my friend.
ReplyDeleteYour collage is so amazing Lori!!
ReplyDeleteOnce again, this post takes me to far off lands...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful... I love Red-wings Blackbirds... I haven't been keeping up with challenges... I might have to take this one on.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of the red-winged blackbird before and I am fascinated. They are so beautiful as is your picture - exquisite! Lori, your artwork is superb and this one is special.
ReplyDelete(PS - I travelled around California some years ago and my biggest thrill was waking up to a misty morning in Mendocino and seeing my first humming birds in the garden. It was magical).
Hi Lori!!! this is wonderful...I love these red winged blackbirds...I see them around here too...beautiful piece and thank you for your sweet words....
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Diana
I always know I'll find something special here, Lori, and again I have!! I love that you use your own photos in your work, and you make such magic with them. Take a bow!
ReplyDeleteSuch a soulful image for Black Birds, I don't ever remember seeing one of these but they are beautiful. I'll put on a bird hunting hat and grab my camera, or at least google them to see more.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sight that must be to see the red wing blackbirds, Lori, you have portrayed them beautifully in your piece this week! Thanks for the 'blur filter' tip & birthday wishes, too!
ReplyDeletewow lori, this is fantabulous! we have red wing black birds here on the east coast too. ever since i can remember, they have been my favorite bird. love your piece today....awesome!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful piece of artwork Lori...excellent!
ReplyDeletevery beautiful and graceful piece. i love listening to the red wing blackbirds and seeing their flash of red.
ReplyDeletebeautiful digital art!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful piece which rewards repeat viewings!
ReplyDeleteOh wow Lori this is incredible.
ReplyDeleteWonderful creation. Love them.
Wow Lori, this is another amazing piece. Loved those redwings - they must be a stunning sight x
ReplyDeletean extraordinary piece again... and in my part of the world i never heard of red winged blackbirds before!
ReplyDeleteit's fantastic!! the calm woman and child and than those creepy birds!! just fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your piece, it's really beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful piece, it has such a special mood around it...
ReplyDeleteBonjour Lori!
ReplyDeletej'aime beaucoup le côté exotique de votre création !Bonne journée !
Amicalement Mary.KG
Loving these work. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteWhoa..your digital creation is very beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat very great artwork, Lori.
WOW Lori, your piece is fantastic!! love the image and your story about your blackbirds!! Wonderful work!!
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Linda
Love what you've done with this Lori. It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTo me - a masterpiece!
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful, Lori. I love your composition. I have never heard of the red-winged blackbird (don't think we have them in the UK). They look beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOh I'd love to see a flock of redwinged blackbirds... and what a beautiful piece of digital collage Lori! =)
ReplyDeleteHi Lori, What a beautiful piece! We live near Greenlake in Seattle, and we have red winged blackbirds around the lake - occasionally they will even come up from the lake to try out our feeders. What a lovely trill they have. But I have never seen a flock - that must be a sight to behold! ~Sharon
ReplyDeleteLori, your collage is absolutely fantastic - it's beautiful and full of wonderful details! I love your description of the red winged blackbirds.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work Lori,we only have plain boring blackbirds lol!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a thought provoking & stunning piece my friend...but with a blog named Ravenpainting I knew your would rock it out of the park!!! Great piece Lori, I love it!
ReplyDeleteSmiles,
Susie
Beautiful collage Lori - love the work I've seen on your blog here this morning and I joined in to follow - thanks for your comments as well!
ReplyDeleteBeautifull digital work!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, great take on this theme.
ReplyDeleteYour red winged blackbird collage is a wonderful thing to see Lori!
ReplyDeleteWOW, really really Love this one!
I am a little late joining in the challenge :)
oxo
this is such a dynamic piece! really outstanding!
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