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Post by hmca on Mar 7, 2019 20:47:02 GMT
There were some wonderful submissions to Alex's Texture Theme last month. This month I feel like we are building on that theme as we explore the subject of "Abandoned". Abandoned buildings, machinery, toys, furniture etc. are all eligible under this broad umbrella. As you explore you will see how texture adds to to the appeal of these subjects. While I have not gotten to go out and shoot specifically for this theme, a search through my LR catalog found many eligible submissions, a few of which, I will add at the end. But first you may be interested in looking at some examples from Abandoned America. A friend of mine has gone on a photo tour with Tillman Crane Photography. This link will lead you to some great examples from a past workshop in North Dakota. While exploring his site I came across what sounds like a great opportunity for members who live in the NE United States. You can read about this Free Workshop here. I know nothing about this workshop but if you might be interested all the contact info is listed at the site. It is from April 5 - 7. And now to add a few of my own images to get this new theme started..... u.cubeupload.com/HMCA/20160409F8A5522Siper.jpg u.cubeupload.com/HMCA/DSC4108SneakersinBW.jpgu.cubeupload.com/HMCA/BWSandyHook1Textured.jpgThanks for the reminder, Tony. My images were edited in NIK Silver Efex. The first and third have textures added. |
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Post by tonyw on Mar 7, 2019 22:26:44 GMT
Excellent choice of subject Helen - especially as I was visiting an abandoned service station earlier today and grabbed a shot of some old signs for the Weekly Photo Theme. It's been a while since these pumps pumped leaded gas but they are still standing although getting a little rustier every year. I do have rather a lot of pictures of abandoned places and I might have to go and get some more with B&W in mind. This was converted ex-camera in Lightroom using a Fuji Acros profile with a red filter.  Tony |
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Post by tonyw on Mar 7, 2019 23:06:40 GMT
Can't resist another one. Same location - a !93? Chevy Master - definitely Abandoned and for quite a few years …  Tony |
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Post by hmca on Mar 8, 2019 0:38:26 GMT
Glad this worked out for you to cover two challenges, Tony. What a great location! The older I get the more appreciation I have for these hard to find sites. The gas pumps are particularly interesting.
I am paying particular attention to your composition of the car. I am never sure how to take these shots....I like the way you have angled the shot to feature the interesting details in the grid and headlights and have the rest of the slant off to the back.
Also thanks for reminding me to add my BW conversion method.
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Post by billz on Mar 8, 2019 15:44:04 GMT
Can't resist another one. Same location - a 193? Chevy Master - definitely Abandoned and for quite a few years … Tony What a great find Tony, and beautifully photographed. I'm going to guess at 1935 as I believe it was the only year that the doors were hinged to swing back. (Google images seems to reinforce that.) Now I'm going to go back and enjoy your photo some more. Bill |
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Post by kdcintx on Mar 9, 2019 1:07:18 GMT
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Post by kdcintx on Mar 9, 2019 1:12:08 GMT
Helen - I really like those abandoned shoes.
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Post by hmca on Mar 9, 2019 2:28:27 GMT
Thanks, Karen. It's interesting to see the city in the background of your grain elevator. I always picture them to be in wide open land. Quite a capture from a moving car.
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Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 9, 2019 5:13:01 GMT
Not really abandoned. Refurbished old tractors (and more) housed in a barn at a "heritage" farm/museum. Summerview, Alberta. July 2018. Will try to find something actually abandoned.  |
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Post by hmca on Mar 9, 2019 15:25:22 GMT
Great photo nonetheless, Clive. Nice tonal range and depth of field. Look forward to seeing your abandoned image.
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Post by blackmutt on Mar 9, 2019 22:05:17 GMT
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Post by blackmutt on Mar 9, 2019 22:07:52 GMT
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Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 10, 2019 0:40:48 GMT
Old farm truck ... would have been used to haul grain and probably sugar beets back in the day. March 9, 2019. Chin, Alberta According to the Internet, this is probably a 1948 Mercury M-135.  |
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Post by hmca on Mar 10, 2019 0:44:48 GMT
Good find, Clive! Remind me again what you use for your black and white conversion.....I like the tonal range of your submissions.
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Post by pontiac1940 on Mar 10, 2019 4:26:09 GMT
Thanks Helen. I just do B&Ws by eyeball. I actually did something a bit different with this photo. In ACR, I desaturated the photo while in the editing screen. (I never destaurate here.) Initially, I also lightened the original, upped the contrast a titch and fiddled with highlights, whites and shadows. The clarity slider was also moved right part way. Then it was opened in PSE. I then did "my" standard B&W conversion (even though it was already desaturated.) Layer >> New adj layer >>> gradient map with foreground and background set as B&W. Somewhere in that editing system is a "gradient editor" which is excellent for playing with the midtones. Fiddle.
In this case, I opened the jpg twice more in ACR and played with the clarity slider and some lights and darks a bit. I just play with the tones until I am happy. If significant changes are made I rename the new version so in the end, there might be 2 or 3 versions. Fast and easy. Oh, I also used the rectangular marquee tool and captured a "frame" around the photo edge and feathered the rectangle, inversed the selection and then darkened the levels of the edge. It's barely noticeable.
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