Words from the past....

|)\/8 · 23rd of November 2007 (Fri)

Any CC would be helpful. I have not done much work in B/W/Sepia.

|)\/8 · 24th of November 2007 (Sat)

Ok, over 24 hours not one comment, so I have to ask: Does this photo just suck, not interesting, poor PP/BW conversion or what? I can't learn anything if I don't know. Perhaps I should have posted in the critique forum.

The Ghost of FM · 24th of November 2007 (Sat)

Intriguing picture!

A colored tombstone adorned with a Rebel flag!

The conversion seems a little forced and un-natural...perhaps a bit too contrasty and lacking some film grain. But definitely fixable and worth fixing!

As for the lack of responses around here, I experience the same silent treatment when I post my stuff, ( for the most part), so, don't feel singled out!

Cheers!

lecherro · 25th of November 2007 (Sun)

I think this one would be better as B&W. I agree the sepia feels unnatural.

|)\/8 · 25th of November 2007 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by lecherro

I think this one would be better as B&W. I agree the sepia feels unnatural.

OK, here are 3 different versions.

1. The original- Just converted the RAW to JPEG and resized.

2. Just a B/W conversion.

3. B/W conversion with grain (trying for the older photo look, which is what I tried to do in the original photo posted.)

The Ghost of FM · 25th of November 2007 (Sun)

Of the 3 redo's, I think I the third one captures the mood best...though the original color one also has real impact!

Cheers!

Aquaman · 25th of November 2007 (Sun)

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Ghost of FM

Intriguing picture!

The conversion seems a little forced and un-natural...perhaps a bit too contrasty and lacking some film grain. But definitely fixable and worth fixing!

I agree, regarding the original post.

Of the three rewoked photos, I actually like #1 the best. The photo did not have a lot of color to begin with, making the rebel battle flag more pronounced. The color also made the photo more contemporary. I thought #3 was a close second.

Composition of the photo was well done, in my opinion.

|)\/8 · 25th of November 2007 (Sun)

Thanks to all, your comments and input are much appreciated.

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The Ghost of FM Goldmember Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,959	Re: Words from the past.... Intriguing picture! A colored tombstone adorned with a Rebel flag! The conversion seems a little forced and un-natural...perhaps a bit too contrasty and lacking some film grain. But definitely fixable and worth fixing! As for the lack of responses around here, I experience the same silent treatment when I post my stuff, ( for the most part), so, don't feel singled out! Cheers! __________________ GEAR LIST l WEBSITE

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