We're back from our final visit to Chester Zoo for the winter Frank-Fest season (a few shots will appear here once Phil unburies himself from the raw files).
Once again, a warm 'Thank You' to everyone who has contributed to the thread with images and comments in our absence - all much appreciated...
A few purely ‘for fun’ examples of creatively aging an image taken in 2024 at Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derbyshire, England. (Phil's shot and edit). Occasionally we enjoy taking a modern digital tech shot and having a go at 'destroying it'. A key objective was to complete each individual edit over a coffee and cookie break.
Software used for original 'straight' edit: DxO PL Elite/ ViewPoint and Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels. Other software (kind-of) detailed below.
Note: This is not intended to be a masterclass in wrecking otherwise fine digital images, or in accurately emulating flawed kit and age-worn film images, but it was fun (and
that was the aim - plus, the coffee and Karen's cookies were
very nice!).
Phil and Karen
1. As shot - raw file Imported to LrC. (Unedited/ converted to jpg to allow for upload here).
2. Original 'Straight' Edit.
3. Original 'Phil's Play Time' Edit. (Basically a bunch of things thrown at it from DxO Nik Collection)...
4. Nik Collection Analog Efex...
5. DxO FilmPack...
6. Topaz Labs Studio 2...