African Black Crake

[stirling]

Thought this one was a bit unusual,never heard of it till i was sent the photo!

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watercolour 16"by20"

http://www.wetcanvas.com/Community/images/20-Apr-2008/117890-DSC00224.JPG

[sparrow-legs]

This is so beautiful and dreamlike. It looks like the old japanese watercolours. It's lovely.

[PatrickHedges]

Not a bird that's painted too often. A nice find! I like the way you've continued the colours of the lilies in the feathers with the reflected light.

[jody007]

I loe the colors in the feathers. Beautiful painting.
Jody

[Tatijana]

beautiful painting, but the feathers are incredible!
tatijana

[stirling]

Thank you all for the kind comments.

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[Ceiliog]

Very nice - I echo the particular praise that is due for the work on the feathers

[stirling]

Thanks Peter,very kind.

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[LarrySeiler]

nice piece, Mike..

great contrasts, intriguing variation in design and element components...strong value

[stirling]

Cheers Larry.

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[RADAR]

I can not add what has already been said...Magnificent.
Gary

[OkeeKat]

Beautiful Mike!!

[chammi kaiser]

I know the bird well. You have done a fantastic job. Everything about this painting is great - the waterlilies and the background are superb.

[stirling]

Thanks again ,very kind.

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[birdlady]

gorgeous Mike

Laurie