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Submitted: April 24, 2012
Image Size: 316 KB
Resolution: 1800×600

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Make:Better Light
Model:Model Super6k
Shutter Speed:1/20 second
ISO Speed:400
Date Taken:Jul 12, 2012, 12:06:48 PM
Software:Adobe Photoshop Elements 11.0 Macintosh

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Gotcha!by *Heatherzart

Traditional Art / Scratchboard

Scratchboard and Ink
12" x 36"

The first of my black and whites for the San Diego County Fair. A challenge to be sure - motion, water, feathers. I used my dremel for the water which was really cool. It saved me a LOT of time and I'll definitely use it again! It was nerve wracking trying not to dig too deep with the tool but it made the swirls and dots of the water go quickly.
I photographed a group of these birds on a beach in Santa Cruz last year - they were running in and out of the surf catching something that I swear had four legs. Turtles?? they were tan and slimy looking but really small and tough to see in the best of my pictures. This was my favorite shot of the day.
Here is a close-up shot

Critique by ~5iveX5ive Feb 1, 2013, 12:47:11 PM

Beautiful work. I really love the aspect ratio and the negative space. It's great with the white bird on such a solid black background. The legs are my favorite part. It really shows the motion of the bird going in for the kill. The splashes add to the effect. The feathers, especially the ones on the right leg are nice. It's a little unorthodox to have it positioned so far left but it works here. It's almost like a photographer trying to catch fast action.
I do wish I could see what is in the beak a little better - it is titled "Gotcha!" after all. I'm sure that is just a product of the smaller size.
The only thing I would change is in the lower right. The foam seems like the same shape repeated. It would be nice if it was more random and broken up. Maybe some bigger clumps and smaller thin areas. Also the smaller foam flecks on the sand don't seem to be sitting on the sand, more like floating above it. I'm not exactly sure what to do about it - just an observation.
I would love to see it in all it's 12" x 36" glory. I'm sure I'm missing a lot of beautiful detail. Great job!

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*GoneAndromeda Oct 21, 2012

Beautiful as always. The wave breaking on the sand is pure genius.

~ElementalJess Oct 2, 2012

Sooo dynamic and gorgeous O_O The detail is amazing.

!whynot38 May 11, 2012 Professional General Artist

I have never done scratchboard but I hear it is pretty difficult and this is AMAZING. I love the detail you were able to achieve.

*MarcyChristaShawn Apr 28, 2012 Student Traditional Artist

Hello!

you're beautiful piece of art has been featured here [link]

*JustABeautifulDream Apr 28, 2012

I love this one! There is a lot of energy and the feathers and the waves look incredibel!!!

~heldra Apr 27, 2012 Traditional Artist

really beautiful!!

~whitekratoswolf Apr 26, 2012 Hobbyist Traditional Artist

This is absolutely gorgeous! I definitely want to try something like this now! You give me so much inspiration! But! It'll have to wait until after graduation.