**Packard Convertible**

Adjustments with PSE10 and Topaz Adjust - I then desaturated the image with NIK Silver Efex. Using an adjustment layer with a layer mask I added the color back to the American Flag.

ISO 100, 1/160 @ f4.0, EC 0 (DD)"> **Packard Convertible**

Adjustments with PSE10 and Topaz Adjust - I then desaturated the image with NIK Silver Efex. Using an adjustment layer with a layer mask I added the color back to the American Flag.

ISO 100, 1/160 @ f4.0, EC 0 (DD)"/>

An American Classic

Uploaded: April 05, 2013

Description


Just like Carolyn - "Happy Birthday"

**Packard Convertible**

Adjustments with PSE10 and Topaz Adjust - I then desaturated the image with NIK Silver Efex. Using an adjustment layer with a layer mask I added the color back to the American Flag.

ISO 100, 1/160 @ f4.0, EC 0 (DD)

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 8.11 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot G10

Comments

Colette M. Metcalf April 05, 2013

I just LOVE this!! A fav for me!!! #1522510

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic April 05, 2013

Well, thanks a bunch, Jeff! I think that car is even older than me..but not much. LOL #10642068

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 05, 2013

Beautiful tones and capture, Jeff. HBD to Carolyn. #10642110

Claudia Kuhn level-classic April 05, 2013

LOL Jeff, Happy B'Day Carolyn! A beautiful classic car #10642168

Douglas Pignet April 05, 2013

a classic indeed...well done #10642226

William C. Raco level-classic April 05, 2013

Great photo, Jeff
Happy Birthday, Carolyn
#10642255

Lynn M. Whitt April 05, 2013

Gorgeous car and capture. #10642282

Robert R. Goodman April 05, 2013

Hi Jeff,Excellent capture my friend.Happy Birthday Carolyn,I'm running late this morning!!! #10642361

Monnie Ryan April 05, 2013

Gorgeous, Jeff - the Packard Motor Car Co. was "born" about 10 miles away from us in Warren, Ohio! And happy birthday, Carolyn! #10642376

Stephen Zacker April 05, 2013

Fantastic work! #10642516

frank w. degenhardt April 05, 2013

I see Carolyn got a kick out of the picture and the dedication Jeff. It is an American classic, beautiful lines and features. Love the black and white and then the SC on the flag. Beautiful textures and finish my friend. #10642583

John Connolly April 05, 2013

What a superb presentation Jeff! You did a fabulous job on this one, your DD work is exemplary! #10642606

Katherine Kuhn April 05, 2013

Great capture, Jeff & perfect use of selective color! #10642658

Susan T. Parady April 05, 2013

A beautiful car, and image. Great work in the digital darkroom. #10642664

Tiia Vissak April 05, 2013

a wonderful b&w! #10642684

Jyri Vissak April 05, 2013

Absolutely beautiful! #10642768

Tammy Espino April 05, 2013

Excellent! #10642906

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 05, 2013

That's a gorgeous car! Looks great in black and white, Jeff! #10642943

Rudi Reiner level-classic April 05, 2013

Super capture of someone's difficult and expensive auto project! #10642962

Jeffrey R. Bange April 05, 2013

Beautiful capture and presentation Jeff of this true American classic. #10642988

Avril Young April 05, 2013

wow, it is beautiful ...happy birthday Carolyn...awesome work, tones and light..
love the flag flying too...Gorgeous car and stunning photo.. #10643039

Robert K. Bemus level-classic April 05, 2013

Beautiful image, Jeff!! #10643053

Jill Odice level-classic April 06, 2013

Now that is creative and a job well done Jeff! #10643082

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 06, 2013

Thanks Everyone Very Much! Jeff #10643174

Nancy L. Green level-classic April 06, 2013

LOVE this Jeff, a true classic BEAUTIFULLY presented in B+W with SUPERB lighting and tones!!! <>< #10643241

Bojan Bencic level-classic April 06, 2013

Great treatment, Jeff. Flag is a nice touch. #10643309

Nadia Paul April 06, 2013

A classic indeed Jeff - love your presentation here! #10643585

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic April 06, 2013

Beautifull B&W of an old classic. Wonderful BD dedication. #10643824

Renee Doyle April 07, 2013

Fantastic comp and tones Jeff!!! Great Birthday card for Carolyn!! #10643913

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 07, 2013

Thank You! Jeff #10643943

Ellen Hodges April 07, 2013

Simply a fabulous capture, Jeff!!! So very cool! #10644169

Ken Smith level-classic April 07, 2013

A classic? Yeah, I suppose Carolyn is. :-) Excellent effects on this one, Jeff! #10644216

David M. Montero April 07, 2013

Outstanding work Jeff!. These old classics from the 20's were so far advanced for their time, even today, in terms of styling, workmanship and engineering. You retained that feel with this classic image. Love to see it color. #10644903

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 08, 2013

Thank You! Jeff #10645312

Emile Abbott level-classic April 08, 2013

Outstanding and great card for Carolyn. #10645830

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 09, 2013

Thank You Emile! Jeff #10647344

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic April 10, 2013

Fantastic work Jeff!,
Amalia #10648447

Gail Vitikacs level-classic April 12, 2013

Cool capture Jeff! BW and selective coloring...works great! #10650358

Thomas E. Hinds April 12, 2013

Great capture, Jeff! #10650958

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe April 13, 2013

Thank You! Jeff #10651332

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