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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Nice. I like this effect.
Thanks, kpmac. Your visit and comment are appreciated.
--Bob
kpmac wrote:
Nice. I like this effect.
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.
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
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
Stan, you seem to be at a loss for words.
--Bob
Beautifully done, Bob. Perfect subjects for the processing. Thanks for sharing them.
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