REDISCOVERING MYSELF THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Vintage Love for Texture Tuesday

Kim Klassen's "Texture Tuesday" is definitely a favorite with those of us who follow her.  Today, she challenged us to create a "vintage" image including at least one of her textures.  I couldn't decide whether I wanted that sepia tone or a washed-out white tone, so I tried both.

The original image was textured with Ben #6 and two layers of Ben #5.  Then I used the Lo-Fi application, which includes odd terms such as "cheap lens," "oldachrome," and "gritty."

Ben #6, Ben #5x2, Lo-Fi faded, cheap lens, scallop frame

Ben #6, Ben #5x2, Lo-Fi oldachrome, gritty, vignette

25 comments:

Pat Mark said...

I love both the effects on this one Evelyn. Very nice work.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous!

Linda said...

Gorgeous vintage feeling.... beautiful texture!

Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed. said...

Couldn't choose one over the other if I had to ... both enchant.

helena said...

great composition - lots of interesting contrasts. I prefere the 1st one but interesting to see the difference

Rosie Grey said...

It's really hard to decide - I love both versions! Wonderful texture work, Evelyn!

Jessica Vescera said...

I love the first one. The frame, tones and texture in the image are amazing. Nicely done.

Gail Dixon said...

How fun! Wish I had time today to participate in Texture Tuesdays. I'm so behind on everything! Love what you submitted.

Charlotte Wilson said...

Evelyn,
Thanks for taking the time to show us 2 different edits. I like them both, but my fave is #2.

Anonymous said...

I can appreciate both, but my heart goes to the second. I just love the soft pink!

Heartaday said...

Amazing what these textures can do to everyday objects. Beautiful work!

Lisa Gordon said...

These are both beautiful Evelyn, but I think I like the second one best. It has a silvery tone to it that I just love.
Fantastic work!

Anonymous said...

Fantabulous shots & processing... I love them both! =)

Kathryn Costa said...

This theme has been so much fun. Love what you did!

deb christensen said...

both your images are awesome, but i'm rather fond of that border on the first...vintage & all...

Lesley said...

These are both gorgeous,Evelyn- the composition is beautiful too!

Unknown said...

Very nice work! love the textures on both but I like the first one best!

Nancy said...

I can't decide which one I like better. They are both excellent! Love the mum -- great addition.

Tricia said...

They both look great! I love the frame on that first one.

Laura~Pretty Pix said...

Wonderful images. I love that blue.
You did an awesome job!

Unknown said...

Beautiful shot Evelyn, I really do love it, so vintage. I don't know which I like more they are both so great.

jo©o said...

Hiya Evelyn,
I am in awe of the work that goes into your edits: one layer is a venture to me, and adding a mask is pushing it :-)
I prefer the clarity of the second one.
Arranging the components must be fun as well.
Do you print off any of these?

Yanet @ 3 Sun Kissed Boys said...

So gritty and great! I love that bottle!

Marilyn said...

Wow, this is gorgeous. I forget to duplicate textures and it think it can make all the difference. I really like the bottom image for some reason. The focal point stands out a bit more.

Renee Howell said...

Oh - these are wonderful! Texture Tuesday has added "flowers" to my grocery list. See you on Texture Tuesday.