Inspiring Photo: Doylestown Intelligencer Building #11233692

Doylestown Intelligencer Building

Uploaded: December 10, 2010 02:54:24

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Before and After
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November 25 in Doylestown was drizzly most of the day, with blah overcast skies. A weekday scene provided lots of hustle, bustle, and street clutter.
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I had to do a LOT to this image: (1) Straighten extensively using the Transform/Warp tool. (2)Swap the sky using Apply Image repeatedly on the blue channel--complex, but quick once you "get it." Then I had to play with blend modes to bring the iron work back in front of the sky (3)TOPAZ Adjust to enhance the detail in the sky (4) TOPAZ Detail to make the building pop (4) clone out distractions (mainly the car).
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Was it worth it?
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Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 30.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

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Michelle Alton December 10, 2010

The Doyestown Intelligencer Building on 10 East Court Street.
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This intricate "old lady" was designed and built in 1876 by the team of Thomas L. Cernea and David E. Supplee the famous Philadelpia architects. It is an impressive example of the Second Empire style and the Queen Anne style. The Second Empire style can be seen in the mansard roof and projecting central tower. Some interesting aspects of the Queen Anne style seen here are the white belt courses and carved keystones, the balconies, the crowned tower, the tall thin windows, and elaborate ornamentation.
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The short light posts in the foreground surround a Civil War memorial (obelisk) that stands in the intersection of Court Street and Main Street, directly in front of the Courthouse. #1334274

Carolyn M. Fletcher December 10, 2010

Lots of work, maybe, but what a great result! A wonderful building,too! #9090439

Kate Jackson December 10, 2010

Probably not a wall hanger but definitely worth it Michelle. Pleasant to look at, great PS experience for you and also for us to read how you did it. I can easily understand playing with blend modes to brig the ironwork back but will certainly have to look into your apply image on the blue channel. So I am making notes. #9090440

Michelle Alton December 10, 2010

The "Blue Channel" masking technique was covered by Dave Cross in the CS5 one-day seminar tour. I would imagine he has a tutorial on the NAPP site by now, and it's SO worth it! I could try to explain it (with a scan of the workbook page) and my own notes if anyone would like to try it. Send me a BP mail and I'll respond with my email address.
~Michelle #9090443

Douglas Pignet December 10, 2010

Very nice post work on this lovely building #9090447

Danny B. Head December 10, 2010

Nicely proscessed....love the new sky! #9090456

Alan L. Borror December 10, 2010

Well worth all the effort, Michelle! What a beautiful result...love that sky. #9090477

Jyri Vissak December 10, 2010

Very creative! Well done. #9090485

Beverley Scott December 10, 2010

It's always interesting to read how it's been done. You've really brought out the details in the building and that sky is great! #9090494

Agnes Fegan December 10, 2010

Lots of work but beautiful results! #9090534

Avril Young December 10, 2010

outstanding DD work, fantastic result Michelle...love the sky! #9090668

R. J. Laudenbacher December 10, 2010

Well work the extra effort Michelle. The results are gorgeous and that sky is amazing. #9090669

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 10, 2010

The only thing I see wrong is the hand sign says stop
It needs to have that little walking stick figure, because I feel as if I am walking down this street! ;0)

Nicely Done Mickey!! #9090687

Terry Cervi December 10, 2010

This was well worth your effort, Michelle and it turned out beautifully! Excellent work! #9090742

Tiia Vissak December 10, 2010

well done indeed! #9090772

Val Feldman December 10, 2010

Mind boggling work (at least for me) but oh, what a fabulous end result...you're truly a dd genius...well, OK, an all-around genius! :) I could look at this all day and just swoon over the color and the wonderful details. Excellent and beautiful work, Michelle! #9090855

Jack Gaskin December 10, 2010

The Finished product is A#1 FIRST RATE WORK
The process I have NO CLUE ABOUT WHAT YOU REALLY DID. ;o)
Wish the building could speak as it looks extremely interesting...

Happy Shooting
Jack #9090867

Monnie Ryan December 10, 2010

I wouldn't know how to do any of that either, Michelle, but the result sure is fabulous! #9090918

Mary Beth Aiello December 10, 2010

Wow, Michelle, awesome work.... so well done. Love all you did to this. A masterpiece. #9091070

Connie J. Bagot December 10, 2010

Definitely awesome work Michelle---and in the end you got a fabulous photo. Love that sky! #9091089

Marcel J. Fernandez December 10, 2010

Beautiful transformation, Michelle! #9091090

Debra R. Harder December 10, 2010

Fantastic image of this magnificent building, Michelle!! I love all the wonderful details and colors...and the sky just takes it over the top!! BEAUTIFUL!! Deb #9091135

Mike Clime December 10, 2010

Cool old building and nice work on the sky and the cloning, Michelle! #9091290

Tammy Espino December 10, 2010

Lots of work for a grand finish!!! Awesome :) #9091336

John Connolly December 10, 2010

You how a lot of finesse with your darkroom technique here Michelle! This is one outstanding architectural image, beautifully presented! #9091419

Marijana Fajgl December 10, 2010

Outstanding work, Michelle!! I always love to read what you have done with a picture and I admire you for your skills. This capture is wonderful! #9091599

Karen Engelbreth December 10, 2010

Wonderful work and result, Avril... #9091637

Karen Engelbreth December 10, 2010

I'm sorry - I mean Michelle and not Avril... #9091639

Ritajane Smith December 10, 2010

Beautiful capture, Michelle!!! #9091703

Ron McEwan December 10, 2010

I saw a question "was it worth it". It is for me, seems like a lot of work but it did pay off with a grand image, well done as always Michelle. #9091735

Kaye Burazin December 10, 2010

exceptional end result Michelle....simply put, I love it! #9091756

Carol L. Fowler December 10, 2010

Pretty as a picture- love your after! #9091792

Phyllis H. Burchett December 10, 2010

Definitely worth it! #9091882

Barbara Waldoch December 10, 2010

Beautifully done, Michelle! #9091897

Ian M. Hill December 10, 2010

Michelle it was certainly worth the effort.The original was very flat looking,but giving it the treatment has turned it into a wonderful image.Well done. #9091910

Nadia Paul December 10, 2010

Most definitely worth the effort Michelle - it really pops now - great work and beautiful image! #9091982

Robert K. Bemus December 10, 2010

Whatever you did, that building definitely pops now...wonderful outcome and shot, Michelle!! #9091998

frank w. degenhardt December 10, 2010

I got tired just reading about all the things you did to get this look. Well worth it though to get this gorgeous outcome. Love the dramatic feel of the picture brought about by that sky. The buildings area beautiful in color and design. I really love how you let us compare the two pictures, tht before and after look. You certainly did a remarkable job with the transformation my friend. #9091999

Brett Dolsen December 11, 2010

Brilliant work Michelle!!Well worth the effort! #9092145

Dick W. Wyatt December 11, 2010

Looks like your hard work was rewarded.
This is one beautiful old building . #9092146

Karen Celella December 11, 2010

I love reading about HOW images are made. Although this is way over my head. Excellent work with outstanding results, Michelle! #9092559

Kerry Hill December 11, 2010

Beautifully done Michelle, a wonderful image! #9093060

Renee Doyle December 11, 2010

A lot of work with awesome results Michelle!!!!! #9093098

Steve M. Harrington December 11, 2010

I like the graphic feel of this image, Michelle.
Steve #9093285

Patrick Rouzes December 11, 2010

Absoutely!!! The clarity, tones, textures, sky, detail & image are all exceptional, Michelle! No comparison b/w the before & after! Masterful & gorgeous work, indeed! WTG! #9093290

Rona L. Schwarz December 11, 2010

Boy, I'll say it was! This is marvelous DD work, Michelle! I, too, love reading before and after posts to see how others have processed their images. It is so instructive. This has your signature 'look' about it. Wonderful detail and clarity along with superb color and textures. I have no idea how to replace a sky using Apply Image especially since I have not learned to work in channels much. But this is a terrific 'restoration'! #9093458

Gerri R. Jones December 11, 2010

The sky really does add some beautiful depth to the charming architecture....beautiful dd work Michelle!!! #9093655

Mariann Kovats December 11, 2010

Wonderful work, Michelle! The sky really makes the building pop, very charming the whole image! It worth all the work you did! #9093693

Patti Coblentz December 12, 2010

Was it ever!! This is spectacular, Michelle..the mark of outstanding talent and skill. I love the sky...it gives the whole scene a fantastic feel of movement. Superb clarity...love all of the detail...fantastic image! #9093957

adrifil December 12, 2010

Excellent work! You turned a bland and ordinary shot into something enjoyful to watch.
Well done and thank you for your tips, you are a Photoshop pro. :)
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Linda A. Braddock December 12, 2010

Michelle, Beautiful! Well worth all the work you put into this photo. The sky is Gorgeous! You are a master! #9094457

Laura E. Swan December 12, 2010

(X) Worth it.
( ) Not Worth it.

:) My vote has been submitted.

Great job and I bet you enjoyed the challenge!?

Thank for another great History Lesson, too, Michelle.

-Laura

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Renata Gusciora December 14, 2010

Lovely image with fantastic sky,great colors and clarity,Michelle! #9103506

Thomas E. Hinds December 14, 2010

Wonderful ddr work, Michelle! What a masterful job and I can't believe the difference you achieved! Very impressive! #9103648

Rosemary Sampson December 18, 2010

It sure was worth. Great shot and post process. You have a very nice gallery. Well done! #9112647

Boyd L. Alexander December 24, 2010

This is just awesome..and so beautiful!! Merry Christmas to you and yours Michelle!! #9123010

Agnes Fegan January 18, 2011

Congrats on your Finalist Michelle...your hard work was worth it! #9171361

Patti Coblentz January 18, 2011

Such a fine image...congratulations, Michelle, and best of luck in the next round! #9171385

Tammy Espino January 18, 2011

Congrats on your great finalist! :) #9171529

Tammy Espino January 18, 2011

Congrats on your great finalist! :) #9171537

Becky J. Parkinson January 18, 2011

Congratulations, Michelle, on a wonderful finalist!! Excellent work in the digital darkroom too! #9171554

Jeffrey R. Bange January 18, 2011

Congratulations Michelle on your photo being picked as a finalist and best of luck in the next round. #9171922

Marilyn K. Lincecum January 18, 2011

Beautiful finalist Michelle...Congratulations and good luck in the next round. #9172245

Mariann Kovats January 18, 2011

Beautiful finalist, Michelle, Congratulations! #9172340

Laura E. Swan January 18, 2011

!!! ON YOUR TERRIFIC FINALIST !!! :D

-Laura :) #9172348

Ann Coates January 19, 2011

Congratulations on your stunning finalist Michelle. #9172713

Bojan Bencic January 19, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle. Guess it was worth it... ;o) #9172810

Marijana Fajgl January 19, 2011

Big congratulations, Michelle! #9173506

Deborah C. Lewinson January 19, 2011

Congrats on another outstanding finalist, Michelle!

Best wishes for the next round!
Debby #9173553

Robert R. Goodman January 19, 2011

A big Congratulations,Michelle!!!! #9173633

Jessica Jenney January 19, 2011

Congratulations, Michelle on your fabulous finalist! #9173765

Fanie Heymans January 19, 2011

Congrats on your finalist Michelle! Excellent work! #9173877

Karen Celella January 19, 2011

Congratulations on another of your wonderful finalists, Michelle! #9174033

Stefania Barbier January 19, 2011

gorgeous, congratulations!!! #9174183

Carol Eade January 19, 2011

Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Michelle! #9174282

Mary Timman January 19, 2011

Congratulations again! #9174491

ALLEN O. HOWARD January 19, 2011

WOW!!! Your description alone makes this a winner in my books. What a fantastic piece of work Michelle! Congratulations!!! #9174873

Gina Cormier January 19, 2011

GORGEOUS WORK ON THIS BEAUTY!!! CONGRATS!!! #9174968

Emile Abbott January 19, 2011

congratulations again Michelle and great work on this finalist. #9175401

Rona L. Schwarz January 19, 2011

How terrific to see this again, Michelle! You did such a marvelous job with this - glad to see the judges thought so, too! CONGRATULATIONS on another outstanding Finalist, and good luck in the next round! #9175658

Lydia Williams January 19, 2011

WELL DONE, Michelle...Was worth every moment you spent on it! Love it..Outstanding and congratulations. Best to you in the next round. #9176158

Terry Cervi January 19, 2011

Congrats on this awesome finalist, Michelle! #9176416

Kim Andelkovic January 19, 2011

Beautiful image....Congratulations Michelle :-) #9176780

Merna L. Nobile January 19, 2011

I can only imagine how proud you must be feeling right now. What wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9177300

Phyllis H. Burchett January 19, 2011

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Michelle! #9177973

Lorna Shutter January 19, 2011

Wow!!! All the time you spent editing this image really paid off, Michelle! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this fabulous image and also for your "MUMMERS" image!!!!! Great work!!! :)

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Nancy L. Green January 19, 2011

CONGRATULATIONS Michelle, VERY well done!! <>< #9178153

Carol L. Fowler January 19, 2011

Congrats on this Finalist! #9178272

Renee Doyle January 19, 2011

Certainly was worth it!!!! Awesome treatment and most deserving finalist!! Congratulations Michelle! #9178321

Lana Arcemont January 19, 2011

Outstanding!
Congratulations! #9178401

Nadia Paul January 19, 2011

Congrats on this wonderful finalist Michelle! #9178894

Patrick Rouzes January 20, 2011

Congratulations on this superb finalist! WTG, Michelle! #9179981

JO ANN CLEVELAND January 20, 2011

Congratulations on this marvelous Finalist Michelle! Your creativity and skills certainly created a beautiful image, I am impressed! lol

jo ann c. #9180245

Debra R. Harder January 20, 2011

This is an excellent capture, Michelle!! Love all the wonderful details...and that sky is to die for! Congratulations on another superb finalist! Deb #9180290

Nancyj E. Hovey January 20, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9181449

Gerri R. Jones January 20, 2011

Congratulations Michelle, a winner! #9181554

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 21, 2011

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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Irene Colling January 21, 2011

Spectacular photo work Michelle. I love the dramatic sky.

Congratulations on your fine Finalist photo. #9183923

Sam Britt January 22, 2011

Congratulations Michelle!! #9186077

Sharon Sawyer January 23, 2011

Wonderful work, Michelle!!! HUGE congratulations on another outstanding & well deserved finalist!!! #9188898

Linda Blair January 25, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!! #9193136

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