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Uploaded: November 07, 2004
Sepia toned in Photoshop Elements 2
Mike Rubin August 29, 2005
Thanks for the comments, The original shot was over exposed at the window. I also had a good dose of CA (purple fringing) along the window panes. I agree with you about the atmosphere, It really makes the original look like a museum shot (or worse).- Mike #1782460Mike Rubin August 30, 2005
CA is Chromatic Aberration. It occurs becauuse of the way different light waves go through a lens and how the lens is constructed. Some lens control it better than others. If you look at the wood making up the window panes you will see it in the examples.Mike Rubin August 30, 2005
_ #1786850Nemil B. Chabebe October 21, 2005
Great job I love it... #1981919Mike Rubin October 25, 2005
Thanks for the comments. I try to stay away from special effects (I'm not saying they are wrong) but in this case it salvaged the pic. and looks better than in color.- Mike #1998668Amy JACKSON March 11, 2006
Very nice capture!! I like the way you framed this and the sephia tone look. #2522584Mike Rubin March 11, 2006
Amy, Thank you. It took a lot of work (At least for me) to take what started out as a poor shot and bring it to something acceptable.-Mike #2522612John W. Oliver December 19, 2006
I really like this photo Mike, especially with the Sepia Tone you gave it! From the photo discussions, it sounds like it took a lot of work! Good job!John #3719710
Mike Rubin December 19, 2006
John,Thanks for the comments, It was a lot of work back then, but the more proficient you get with your software the quicker you get things done, I still have a ways to go. #3719745Mary C. Casey May 30, 2007
This captures the mood of these old places. May I suggest another VA place for great shots: Ashlawn Highland National Park, the home of President Monroe. Not too crowded. #4347047Mike Rubin May 30, 2007
Thanks Mary. What part of VA. is this NP in? #4348098Mary C. Casey May 31, 2007
Ashlawn is in Albemarle County, VA, which also where Monticello and UVA are located. Fall is a great time to go. #4350058Mike Rubin May 31, 2007
Thanks Mary, We must have been near it since we did get to Monticello. #4352334Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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