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Jun 12, 2018 14:50:40   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Accomplished through photoshop, layers, and adjustments. The originals were taken with a 4x5. Location is just north of Apache Junction, Arizona.
--Bob

Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel
Elvis Presley Memorial Chapel...
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Downtown Area Near the Chapel
Downtown Area Near the Chapel...
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Jun 12, 2018 15:11:42   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Nice. I like this effect.

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Jun 12, 2018 15:23:58   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Thanks, kpmac. Your visit and comment are appreciated.
--Bob
kpmac wrote:
Nice. I like this effect.

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Jun 12, 2018 16:47:26   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
rmalarz wrote:
Accomplished through photoshop, layers, and adjustments. The originals were taken with a 4x5. Location is just north of Apache Junction, Arizona.
--Bob
Bob, Outstanding post processing yielded two outstanding images.

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Jun 12, 2018 16:52:53   #
AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire
 
Excellent stuff. I especially love the first image, which has larger "blank" spaces for the texture to show.

Do you recommend any specific filters, presets, or plug ins? Or do you individually treat each shot?

Whatever you use, it works. This effect is so easy to overdo - one more click and it turns into a pastiche of itself. Well done.

Andy

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Jun 12, 2018 17:47:32   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Stan and Andy, thanks for stopping by and commenting. That is always appreciated.

Andy, I have several "layers" that I use for a "film" layer and a "scratches" layer. These are combined with a duplicate of the original layer. The duplicate layer is blurred and then partially erased to approximate the effects of older lenses blurring towards the edges of the print. Additionally, the blurring also duplicates the shallow depth of field these lenses would have had. Additionally, the "normal" lens is taken into account. I'll blur a bit more if I'm going to make a 16x20 print, such as these images. I'll use a slightly less amount of blur if making an 8x10.

Each image is treated individually. Though, I may use the same film and scratch layers, the blurring and toning is done individually. So, there are no plugins that I use during this process. Again, thanks for the kind comments.
--Bob

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Jun 12, 2018 20:31:58   #
AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire
 
rmalarz wrote:
Stan and Andy, thanks for stopping by and commenting. That is always appreciated.

Andy, I have several "layers" that I use for a "film" layer and a "scratches" layer. These are combined with a duplicate of the original layer. The duplicate layer is blurred and then partially erased to approximate the effects of older lenses blurring towards the edges of the print. Additionally, the blurring also duplicates the shallow depth of field these lenses would have had. Additionally, the "normal" lens is taken into account. I'll blur a bit more if I'm going to make a 16x20 print, such as these images. I'll use a slightly less amount of blur if making an 8x10.

Each image is treated individually. Though, I may use the same film and scratch layers, the blurring and toning is done individually. So, there are no plugins that I use during this process. Again, thanks for the kind comments.
--Bob
Stan and Andy, thanks for stopping by and commenti... (show quote)


Thank you for sharing - I have some images I'd like to try these effects on, as soon as I can find the time. Sixty hour work weeks, a house in the middle of rehab, and family responsibilities still have to come first. Maybe this "retirement" thing will happen someday, but not anytime soon. I'm only 65.

One final question - do you make these texture overlays yourself or are there stock versions in PS or LR? I can think of a few photos or subjects I could use to create my own.


Andy

Andy

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Jun 12, 2018 22:00:06   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
The original finished images.
--Bob
rmalarz wrote:
Accomplished through photoshop, layers, and adjustments. The originals were taken with a 4x5. Location is just north of Apache Junction, Arizona.
--Bob


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Jun 12, 2018 22:12:18   #
AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire
 
Excellent stuff. The art involved in both deciding what layers to add, and how heavily to add them is fantastic. Even people who disagree with you really need to pay attention to your contributions. Doling so will improve their work.

Andy

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Jun 12, 2018 22:18:24   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
rmalarz wrote:
The original finished images. Superb transformation by a true artist.
--Bob

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Jun 12, 2018 22:29:51   #
AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire
 
I think you're missing a quote mark or two there, Stan. I don't think Bob did or would describe his photos that way, although I think we both might....

Andy

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Jun 13, 2018 02:29:26   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Hi, Andy. Thank you very much for the compliments.
--Bob
AndyH wrote:
Excellent stuff. The art involved in both deciding what layers to add, and how heavily to add them is fantastic. Even people who disagree with you really need to pay attention to your contributions. Doling so will improve their work.

Andy

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Jun 13, 2018 02:30:12   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Stan, you seem to be at a loss for words.
--Bob

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Jun 13, 2018 06:11:13   #
rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida
 
Great work!!

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Jun 13, 2018 07:16:25   #
joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ
 
Beautifully done, Bob. Perfect subjects for the processing. Thanks for sharing them.

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