Working with very old slides.
Oct 19, 2022 16:14:19 #
I scanned these 58-year-old Agfa and Kodachrome slide to digital files several years ago. I was very discouraged with their condition; they had gone very contrasty and needed a great deal of clean up. I am still not satisfied with my post processing efforts; the thatch and the tin basin are blown out and there are some color shifts. But these are close to what I remember, and they represent a very important part of my life so I will continue to work on them.
These two photos need to be seen as one to capture the rhythm of this work. Every household had one of these "food processors" and they were used daily. I came to think of the sound as the village heartbeat. Such wonderful memories of two of the most formative years of my life.
In deep gratitude for the many kindnesses of my Liberian neighbors. Thank you, Peace Corps!
These two photos need to be seen as one to capture the rhythm of this work. Every household had one of these "food processors" and they were used daily. I came to think of the sound as the village heartbeat. Such wonderful memories of two of the most formative years of my life.
In deep gratitude for the many kindnesses of my Liberian neighbors. Thank you, Peace Corps!
Oct 19, 2022 16:23:13 #
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Oct 19, 2022 17:51:50 #
rockdog wrote:
Yes, that's why I take photos: to keep memories alive. I know exactly what you mean by "important part of my life..."But these are close to what I remember, and they represent a very important part of my life so I will continue to work on them.
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Such wonderful memories of two of the most formative years of my life.
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Such wonderful memories of two of the most formative years of my life.
Oct 19, 2022 18:02:55 #
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Oct 20, 2022 10:52:56 #
Terrific story telling photos, rockdog!!
My mother, a retired school teacher, was also in Liberia with the Peace Corps. As best I can recall, her stint was in the late 1970's. She returned with several local recipe's that we would prepare...including an improvised stuffed pumpkin. She regaled us with stories of when the flying termite season occurred. The locals would gather them by the handful and throw them into a bon fire...when they popped out, dinner was served!!
My mother, a retired school teacher, was also in Liberia with the Peace Corps. As best I can recall, her stint was in the late 1970's. She returned with several local recipe's that we would prepare...including an improvised stuffed pumpkin. She regaled us with stories of when the flying termite season occurred. The locals would gather them by the handful and throw them into a bon fire...when they popped out, dinner was served!!
Oct 20, 2022 12:32:05 #
The color shifts in old slides are difficult to correct. I took a shot at it in Photoshop Elements. Not sure that it's any improvement, but it's slightly different.
Oct 20, 2022 13:42:32 #
lnl
Loc: SWFL
What great memories and yes, very worthwhile to protect and digitize the old slides. Lots of work!
Oct 20, 2022 16:04:26 #
rockdog wrote:
I scanned these 58-year-old Agfa and Kodachrome sl... (show quote)
Great memories to treasure, especially for your future generations.
Regarding your processing, it was fine except that there is too much saturation in the images. Bringing down the saturation until the skin tones are correct solves 90% of your PP problem.
Oct 20, 2022 17:02:59 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
A fantastic tribute and poignant, wonderful memories.
Thank you, my friend. It was one of my better decisions, and I knew it in the moment.
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Oct 20, 2022 17:04:09 #
11bravo wrote:
Yes, that's why I take photos: to keep memories alive. I know exactly what you mean by "important part of my life..."
Yes, indeed!
Oct 20, 2022 17:04:45 #
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