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Old Town Sacramento

© Teri Soares

Old Town Sacramento

Uploaded: January 04, 2008

Description

Adjustments made in Lightroom to create the illustrated apprearance and some clean up was done in Photoshop.

These buildings are part of historic downtown Sacramento. It's filled with shops, restaurants, museums and these historic buildings.

Critique always welcome!

Comments

William F. Clair January 04, 2008

Over the TOP!!! This is a winner in my book!!! #821337

Teri Soares January 04, 2008

William, what a wonderful comment! I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a note that will keep this smile on my face for quite a while!

Teri #5289437

William F. Clair January 04, 2008

How about this smile...next time I go up to visit Pat we'll all get together. :) #5289471

Les Rhoades level-classic January 04, 2008

Big WoW! from me
And you did this using Lightroom? Super...I only use Lightroom to convert my RAW files. If you want to share your technique, I would be very happy to hear how you did this. I can't wait to see this in the finals!! #5289472

Teri Soares January 04, 2008

William, that sounds great!

Hi Les and thank you lots! I'll email you offline with some info.

Teri #5289640

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 04, 2008

This is GREAT & BEAUTIFUL Teri, I too have Lightroom, if you can share also your technique, I would appreciate it!


Dominick #5289700

Joy Rector January 04, 2008

fantastic #5289701

Teri Soares January 04, 2008

Dominic and Joy, thank you both very much for your comments! I'm glad you enjoyed this image.

Teri #5289732

Michelle Alton January 04, 2008

Wow...I've not seen any work attributed to Lightroom. So far I haven't purchased it...so much to learn. But this is great and now I have to think twice again. Wonderful image!
Michelle #5289793

Mike Clime January 04, 2008

This is great, I like the effects! #5289838

Teri Soares January 04, 2008

Michelle and Mike, thank you both for taking the time to comment! I really appreciate the feedback.

Teri #5289843

Deb Koskovich January 04, 2008

I really like the effects here, great job! #5289861

Teri Soares January 04, 2008

Thank you, Deb. I'm glad you enjoyed the image.

Teri #5289870

Dr Silly level-classic January 04, 2008

Love the painted look. :O)
#5289943

Teri Soares January 04, 2008

Thank you for your comment, Doc!

Teri #5289965

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 04, 2008

Outstanding comp, color and use of effects Teri!! Very Nice! Jeff #5290216

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic January 04, 2008

Eye-catchingly beautiful, Teri! #5290306

Datha Y. Thompson January 04, 2008

WOW from Me too!!! Amazing work Teri!! LOVE the colors, comp and effect and I too bet we see it again!! Good Luck :0) #5290314

Lynne Morris January 04, 2008

And another WOW here Teri, this is awesome! #5290486

Nikki McDonald level-classic January 04, 2008

Well, I think everyone is right and you have a winner here, Teri--if they read your description and don't think you have taken a photo of a painting! You certainly have achieved the illustrated look you were going for and you picked a perfect subject for it. I really like the lines of this composition, too, with the triangular wedges of asphalt, street and sky; the strong diagonals created by the posts and the roof and bottom of the block of buildings; the repeated and receding lines and patterns of the windows and doors. This is just super. #5290510

Jillian Danielson January 04, 2008

Just awesome!!!!!!!!! #5290985

Autum Rhoades January 04, 2008

Fantastic, Teri! I concur with everyone thoughts above. The color palette, the effect used, everything is perfect! #5291055

John Caruso January 04, 2008

You definitely nailed it Teri! Well done and kudos! #5291347

January 05, 2008

Very fine job, Teri!!!
Well done!!!

Paul.
#5295477

Teri Soares January 05, 2008

Jeff, Bonnie, Datha, Lynne, Nikki, Jillian, Autum, John and Paul, thank all of you very, very much for the kind comments! I really appreciate the encouragement! #5296772

Kristi A. Howson January 05, 2008

Wonderful photograph and the effects work so well. I think this is a very strong image and a Winner in my book.

I've done a few things with Lightroom Presets but haven't seen this one yet. If you get a chance can you email me the information. #5297898

Teri Soares January 05, 2008

Thank you, Kristi. #5298023

Carol Teal January 11, 2008

Wow...this is great Teri! I love the illustrated look! Great job!! #5327258

Teri Soares January 12, 2008

Thank you Carol. Let me know when you try it so I can take a look!

Teri #5327616

Amy Weiss January 12, 2008

Teri, what can I say that hasn't already been said! SPECTACULAR! I, too, am very interested in how you accomplished this is Lightroom. I've been looking for this type of treatment via Photoshop actions & filters, but nothing looks as good as this. If you have time (and don't mind), please e-mail me the info, too.
Thank you!!! #5331352

Amy Weiss January 12, 2008

Teri, what can I say that hasn't already been said! SPECTACULAR! I, too, am very interested in how you accomplished this in Lightroom. I've been looking for this type of treatment via Photoshop actions & filters, but nothing looks as good as this. If you have time (and don't mind), please e-mail me the info, too.
Thank you!!! #5331354

Amy Weiss January 12, 2008

oops! Sorry for the duplicate... #5331359

Teri Soares January 12, 2008

Hi Amy, thanks for the kind comments. I'll send you an email offline as soon as I have time. If you don't hear from me within a few days, please remind me offline.

Thanks,

Teri #5331390

paola A. Jofre January 16, 2008

Love the effect you appplied, love the colors and illustrated look!! #5349356

Teri Soares January 16, 2008

Paola, thank you very much for stopping by and leaving such and encouraging comment!

Teri #5349454

Garth D. Beatty level-classic January 29, 2008

Very Nice. Could be a winner! #5415095

Teri Soares January 29, 2008

Thanks you Garth. I can only dream...

Teri #5415124


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