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richtersl

Ohhhh...I love #4! I had to do a double take on it to make sure you actually hadn't traveled back in time. The way you processed all these shots is very appealing. At least I think it is. The background is nice and subtle but the car just screams for attention and gets it.

fastfoci

i agree #4 is really good. the background makes it seem old.

Eia

I like the position of the car in 1 & 2. The pp is fabulous so you will have to share how you did it! There is just something about those classics.

KevXman

Love these shots! Especially #4. The PP gives it a unique look.
— Kevin
P.S. Is Riscky's BBQ still there?

Jack'll do

Wow Wow Wow Randy. This is without doubt the most unusual B&W conversion I've ever seen. I absolutely love it I agree with Eia, Howd'ja do it??? Is there some HDR hiding in there??? Inquiring minds want to know.

richtersl

Jack'll do wrote:

Howd'ja do it??? Is there some HDR hiding in there??? Inquiring minds want to know.

Do tell! :lurk

divamum

This series is terrific!

And I have to say, Randy, all your recent shots have absolutely AWESOME processing (great shots, too, but you're taking them to a new level with the pp)

Panther

Howdy Randy,

Really like these, great perspectives and subject.

Nice post processing, would these be considered what they call "High Key?"

Very nicely done!!!

Have you ever shot any of the Behind the Scenes or the River that Runs under Exchange???:D

rwells

richtersl wrote:

Ohhhh...I love #4! I had to do a double take on it to make sure you actually hadn't traveled back in time. The way you processed all these shots is very appealing. At least I think it is. The background is nice and subtle but the car just screams for attention and gets it.

Thanks Linda,

Yeah, #4 goes along the line of an old style photograph. Due to the equipment & process, they usually had blown highlights & plugged shadows. You would think that this would be easy to re-create, but I've put quite a bit of study and effort into identifying the qualities, and for me, it's none to easy to create a believable old looking photo.

rwells

fastfoci wrote:

i agree #4 is really good. the background makes it seem old.

Appreciate that.

rwells

Eia wrote:

I like the position of the car in 1 & 2. The pp is fabulous so you will have to share how you did it! There is just something about those classics.

The processing in #1 & #4 are all done in LR2. #2 & #3 did get a little HDR help.

Basically, convert to B&W with deep rich blacks, then go back and dodge everything you want lighter, including lifting the shadow areas of your subject(s)

Thanks for the comments Eia

rwells

KevXman wrote:

Love these shots! Especially #4. The PP gives it a unique look.
— Kevin
P.S. Is Riscky's BBQ still there?

Thanks Kevin for commenting.


Oh YES, Riscky's BBQ is still in the Stockyards. Give a shout when you're going to be there, I'd try to meet you there if I'm around.

rwells

Jack'll do wrote:

Wow Wow Wow Randy. This is without doubt the most unusual B&W conversion I've ever seen. I absolutely love it I agree with Eia, Howd'ja do it??? Is there some HDR hiding in there??? Inquiring minds want to know.

Thanks Jack for such a nice compliment


It's really not complicated, just a tad creative...

The processing in #1 & #4 are all done in LR2. #2 & #3 did get a little HDR help.

Basically, convert to B&W with deep rich blacks, then go back and dodge everything you want lighter, including lifting the shadow areas of your subject(s)

rwells

divamum wrote:

This series is terrific!

And I have to say, Randy, all your recent shots have absolutely AWESOME processing (great shots, too, but you're taking them to a new level with the pp)

Thank you Divamum. I do appreciate when someone takes the time to look and comment on my work.


As to the images & processing:

I think it was our own Shay who stated once: "Be the artist"

For me, this rings true. Once you get the technicals down, don't just drown in them, use them for something more than just creating "in-the-box" images. (unless that's your passion!!!)

Shooting for money, I've had my share of images that had to conform to this or that, and that's acceptable for that kind of work. But, for my own galleries, for the looks that I like, "normal" will be a bit hard to find.

Yes, there is peer presure, but "Do what moves you!".

rwells

Panther wrote:

Howdy Randy,

Really like these, great perspectives and subject.

Nice post processing, would these be considered what they call "High Key?"

Very nicely done!!!

Have you ever shot any of the Behind the Scenes or the River that Runs under Exchange???:D

Hey Craig,

Hope the world is treating you well.

I guess they could be considered High Key, they do sort of fit that general description.


OK, do tell ~ "Behind the Scenes" & "River that runs under Exchange"
Don't dry up on me now Craig I'm countin' on you Mr.

Got my ears on ---

Jack'll do

rwells wrote:

Thanks Jack for such a nice compliment


It's really not complicated, just a tad creative...

A TAD! You're too modest Randy

rwells wrote:

The processing in #1 & #4 are all done in LR2. #2 & #3 did get a little HDR help.

Basically, convert to B&W with deep rich blacks, then go back and dodge everything you want lighter, including lifting the shadow areas of your subject(s)

Ah I thought so. Did you do the HDR before or after the B&W conversion? I wonder if it makes a difference.