2012, Day 196 - New again

Tonight I tried something new.  Adobe has released a host of new features in Photoshop CS6 and Oil Paint was one I had not yet tried.  I like how it smooths out the tones while adding a bit of texture.  There is a evenness in the effect that I like, the texture is softened while the lines stay sharp.  It is pleasing although I suspect it is not a tool that will get frequent use.

Canon 5D Mark III, Canon 100/f2.8L IS
100mm, f5.6, 1/1000 sec @ 250 ISO