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That Old World Feeling - part 3 of 1 2 3
by Jim Chamberlain Published 01/04/2006
14. At this point I will evaluate the image for sharpness and apply un-sharp mask as needed.
15. Remember good photography is still a must - proper lens choice, angle of view, exposure and lighting. When travelling you can't always control the lighting. I don't have all day to wait around for the best lighting situation. Make the best of what is available and keep an eye on what you can do later to improve the situation.
16. I'm always on the lookout for flowers, trees and natural formations that are native to the area. If I need to fill in any blank areas I like to use stuff that is in keeping.
Put an edge on the image if you like, but be careful. Edge effects are so overused nowadays they're starting to look tacky. I use a simple soft edge or a good old fashioned straight sharp edge, what a concept. Mood and Elegance, this is what you are after. The filtering should enhance the overall look of the image without shouting "Photoshop" or "Special Effects".
These combinations of filters give a nice warm, Old World feeling to my images. There's grainy, almost sepia warm colouring, still maintaining your cool colour tones.
blending modes and layer transparency. I can apply the effects automatically in a couple minutes allowing me to make adjustments to Opacity to suite my taste.
feeling to studio or environmental work. Check out the headline image -there I took an ordinary senior portrait (below) and transformed it into something more with the same filter set.
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