Memories of Bodie

ehughesehughes Registered Users Posts: 1,675 Major grins
edited August 6, 2005 in Landscapes
I was going through my shots of Bodie and I thought I'd try to give them a "vintage look" my question is.. are they appealing at all?

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Here are the origional shots

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Any input would be appreciated...

Ed
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2005
    That a different way to look at them ed..i like it. Whats the prog ?

    Maybe they are a little light.

    Gus
  • AllenAllen Registered Users Posts: 10,016 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2005
    Wow, they sure look vintage, fooled me. I'd of never known if you had not told me. Super editing.
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  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,312 moderator
    edited August 1, 2005
    Great job at the edits. The only thing that looks way wrong is the car in the photos. The rusty car would not have been invented yet when photos of that type were done. Other shots without such items would be very convincing though.
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  • wxwaxwxwax Registered Users Posts: 15,471 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2005
    lol3.gif Pretty neat idea and nice execution. Did you model these after images you'd seen? I'd love to visit Bodie.
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  • JamesJWegJamesJWeg Registered Users Posts: 795 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2005
    hmmmm, you could make a few bucks on the side in the forgery biz. You did rather well I think :D

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  • John MuellerJohn Mueller Registered Users Posts: 2,555 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2005
    Cool.thumb.gif
    Brought back flash backs as a kid watching tv:D
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  • HiggmeisterHiggmeister Registered Users Posts: 909 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2005
    Hi Ed,
    I like your treatment and Bodie is a wonderful place to shoot for this. I like your coloration of these, but the splotches and lines are too consistent. The scratches should vary in thickness a little bit. If each shot was independent, it may have a different feel, but they all line up with each other as well as the splotches.

    Other than my nitpicking, I like what you've done. I still see hints of color in them, is that my monitor or is there still some color.

    Thanks for sharing,
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  • NetgardenNetgarden Registered Users Posts: 829 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2005
    I really like them aged. They look great together. Not sure if I like the rounded corners, but other than my unwarranted opinion of that part, you've done clap.gif exceptional work!


    Higgmeister wrote:
    I like your treatment and Bodie is a wonderful place to shoot for this. I like your coloration of these, but the splotches and lines are too consistent. The scratches should vary in thickness a little bit. If each shot was independent, it may have a different feel, but they all line up with each other as well as the splotches.

    Other than my nitpicking, I like what you've done. I still see hints of color in them, is that my monitor or is there still some color.

    Thanks for sharing,
    Chris
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  • AngeloAngelo Super Moderators Posts: 8,937 moderator
    edited August 2, 2005
    woo hoo. excellent work Ed for both the original shots and the vintage edits clap.gif
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  • Hikin' MikeHikin' Mike Registered Users Posts: 5,490 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2005
    Very convincing conversion Ed...except for that car shot! :D I haven't been to Bodie for a few years, looks like I need to get out there again!
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  • Michael_HansenMichael_Hansen Registered Users Posts: 139 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2005
    Nice effects ED! Look really old to me.

    Bodie is still on my "to do" list!
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  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2005
    Ed,


    Great job! I like the photo processing, but think if you could work on the edge effect it would br perfect.

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  • ehughesehughes Registered Users Posts: 1,675 Major grins
    edited August 6, 2005
    Thanks Everyone..

    Ed
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  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited August 6, 2005
    No way ed...your not getting off that easily.


    Come on ...share the link deal.gif
  • aurafloraauraflora Registered Users Posts: 471 Major grins
    edited August 6, 2005
    Very vintage


    I like the results

    I think a sepia tone would also enhance the vintage feel

    Michal
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