Next Shot Week 13 - Technique Black and White or Sepia, Theme "Old"

Re-creating Landscapes - a look from the past

I do not have much spare time to make more photos for this theme so have just these two to present for the theme this week. I like paying with photos in this way - not that I ever do this sort of thing except for a theme like this. I try to make photos look authentic as if from a particular era as with th above. With this one which I took a few days back I used macromedia fireworks to create that antique look. I converted the original to Mono and then layed it over the original and brought a little of the colour through from behind. the next step was to add a wite texured border to give that worn look and finalllay  an opaque layer of sepia over that - voila!!! This I tried to make look like a photo from around the early 20th century - hope you agree!!

This one I did in the same way except without the sepia look - as if from the1950's. Again I use a little colour. I do not think I quite got it right but present it for you anyway. I know the theme is about being creative with black and white or sepia but I think this looks better with a hint of colour to give that age or era look.

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This post is for the new photography group 'Next Shot' created by Baz ( oceankinguk2003). This is the Twelth technique theme, created by Baz. Other members posts can be found below in the comments from other participants! If you would like to join the Members only group just let me know and I will send an invitation.

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