It's the end of December and still no snow; everything is gray or brown and drab. So today I went wandering around with the camera looking for shots that would emphasize that mood. I no longer have access to the laptop that has Photoshop CS3 and the Exposure 2 plug-in (and they won't run on this computer, either), so I'm having to go back to working with plain old Photoshop CS and the techniques I was using before I came across the versions that made life easier. Come to think of it, having to work for that result is definitely a satisfying experience! I converted to b&w in the channel mixer and applied some aging via layers and blending, and these are the result.
© 2011 by A. Roy Hilbinger
These are great. I like the techniques, Roy. Sure looks like the dismal weather we're experiencing too. Oh well...before we know it, spring will be here!
ReplyDeleteYup. Wet and dreary. Same in Massachusetts.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. I find the gray days interesting too......very moody.
ReplyDeleteNice shots! Where was that second photo taken?
ReplyDeleteThe somewhat more basic software hasn't affected the quality of the work--these are goregously detailed shots!
ReplyDeleteThanks everybody!
ReplyDeleteSeeing Anew - All of these shots were taken in Shippensburg, PA. The second shot was taken along the Dykeman Walking Trail between the baseball fields and the duck ponds.
Love & Best Best Wishes For The New Year Sir.
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