Barn in Black and White
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May 27, 2020 12:00:31 #
tommystrat wrote:
I agonized over this image in color - hated the sk... (show quote)
It looks Ancient & Wonderful to me....sorry about your color problems....awkward I suppose.
May 27, 2020 12:01:29 #
cahale wrote:
Don't come to west Texas, then. We get lots of reddish-brown clouds. They're called dust storms. No fun, and we don't like them either. Tommystrat did do a good job though.
Years ago I lived in Los Angeles. We had brown clouds there, too. And a brown sky. And thick brown air... so I feel ya! Thanks for the kind words on my image!
May 27, 2020 12:07:36 #
With permission from the OP via PM, and as a collaboration, I edited Tommy's sepia barn to add a bit of texture. I used three different programs to add the subtle changes:
1. Topaz Texture Effects - added a gritty texture, but dialled back to less than 20% when blending
2. Nik Collection: Output Sharpener; Adaptive Sharpening - 28%, Structure - 15%, Local Contrast - 15%, Focus - 15%, then used the Brush Mode and Paint Effect to selectively sharpen the barn, mountain tops, windmill, and fence (not usually a good to idea to sharpen clouds or grass)
3. Smart Photo Editor [Sketch preset], blended at less than 10%, to add a hint of a western sketched drawing.
1. Topaz Texture Effects - added a gritty texture, but dialled back to less than 20% when blending
2. Nik Collection: Output Sharpener; Adaptive Sharpening - 28%, Structure - 15%, Local Contrast - 15%, Focus - 15%, then used the Brush Mode and Paint Effect to selectively sharpen the barn, mountain tops, windmill, and fence (not usually a good to idea to sharpen clouds or grass)
3. Smart Photo Editor [Sketch preset], blended at less than 10%, to add a hint of a western sketched drawing.
May 27, 2020 12:10:11 #
Thank you to everyone who took the time to post your comments and impressions - much appreciated! I don't mean to sound whiny or complaining about my little red/green issue. Other photographers and artists have dealt with much worse, and their work is astounding. I learn a great deal from these postings and your comments. In the grand scheme of things, I mostly appreciate the fact that I can still get up each day, with the good health to be able to go out and express myself in the images I create - that's good enough for me. 
May 27, 2020 12:12:09 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
With permission from the OP via PM, and as a colla... (show quote)
Nice work! And thanks for including the steps you took in your work flow - very helpful!
May 27, 2020 12:25:43 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
With permission from the OP via PM, and as a colla... (show quote)
Tommy’s original version as posted is much better!
May 27, 2020 19:40:27 #
I really like it. I might’ve crop the very top after looking at the download. Composition is great.
May 27, 2020 22:15:29 #
A wonderful sepia landscape. Perhaps to further enhance the "oldness" of the barn, add just a touch of contrast. Look forward to seeing others.
May 28, 2020 07:59:47 #
What a lucky find. I'm from Eastern Iowa and have been photographing some old barns lately. Been looking for one with a windmill, but no luck, or too many other things in the way to get a good image. Personally, I like the sepia for this image. Will the sun ever shine?
May 28, 2020 08:24:19 #
Bob Yankle wrote:
With permission from the OP via PM, and as a colla... (show quote)
It looks great, Bob, well done.
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