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August 26, 2011
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Alcedo atthis, Eurasian Kingfisher, diving for a snack. These birds are incredible fishers, I've watched them diving on documentary films and it's a truly impressive sight. I really don't know how the photograph I used for ref was done. But the result is stunning and it was a pleasure to paint.

I focused most of my attention on the bubbles here. They took much of my imagination and inventiveness, and a few unsuccessful trials of the highlighting, until I finally got that look. Enjoy!


Reference "Under Water" by Gisela & Manfred Delpho: [link]
Take a look at the whole gallery on this site, there are some truly incredible photos.

Done entirely on Ps CS4.
Texture for the rocks from CG Textures.



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~Kitanokata May 10, 2013  Hobbyist
Страхотно е! Движенията са прекрасно уловени. Много ми харесва как са станали отблясъците.
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*lapis-lazuri May 10, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Благодаря! Разбира се, дължа много и на снимката.
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`TimberClipse Apr 22, 2013  Professional Filmographer
Hello!
I wanted to let you know that I have featured you in my latest article
Thank you for sharing your skills with the community here.
Best wishes
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*lapis-lazuri Apr 22, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Thank you soooo very much! :hug: I feel honored :)
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*bitgraphics Apr 22, 2013   Digital Artist
awesome!!!
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:iconlapis-lazuri:
*lapis-lazuri Apr 22, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Thank you!
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`TimberClipse Apr 19, 2013  Professional Filmographer
This is wonderful!
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*lapis-lazuri Apr 20, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Thank you!
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~Quench-the-Thirst Apr 6, 2013  New member Hobbyist General Artist
Oh wow! Stunning! Very realistic, and I love the bubbles!
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:iconlapis-lazuri:
*lapis-lazuri Apr 6, 2013  Hobbyist General Artist
Thanks! I loved doing them, too ;)
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