Auto Graveyard Critique

[alfa1six4]

Got my new Sigma 18-125mm to replace the kit lens. So far I'm very pleased. I thought these would look good as B/W's with elements of color. Does it work for anybody?

http://gcerasoli.smugmug.com/photos/19148694-M-1.jpg

http://gcerasoli.smugmug.com/photos/19148685-M-1.jpg


http://gcerasoli.smugmug.com/photos/19148707-M-1.jpg

Rest of my first shots with the Sigma 18-125mm here (http://gcerasoli.smugmug.com/gallery/471887)

[Vetteography]

I like those alot. The B&W and color mix is very cool.

[John Trogdon]

Damn, you made junk look really good. Nice work.

[alfa1six4]

Thanks! I'm still trying to hone my PS skills. There's hundred or so of these rotting into the ground, but most behind a locked gate. These two were sitting out along the road.

[coatsie]

Nice shots - like the effect - think I will have to try that myself. Is it easy?

[picture-this]

Great cept for the doge pickup that snuck its way into the first one. Otherwise they rock.

[alfa1six4]

Nice shots - like the effect - think I will have to try that myself. Is it easy?

I'm sure there's a million ways to do this. I make my basic image adjustments, levels, color etc. Duplicate the background onto another layer. Change this layer to B/W via Channel Mixer. Adjust the Channel Mixer until I like what I see. Choose Layer-Add Layer Mask-Revel All. Select a paint brush and paint back in the B/W layer using black as your top color. I think you could also choose Hide All and paint with White to do the opposite.


The Dodge is mine. Not sure if I like it in there either. I might go back and do it again with my Alfa.

[kawter2]

WOW!!!


NICE WORK!!!!

[Overbeyond]

Outstanding and very subtle work.

[rosco1971]

i really like the shots......good job