I’m taking a break from HDR today for this historical image. By historical, I mean that it was produced using somewhat archaic tools and media.
Sometimes a little film grain and higher contrast, with a monochrome presentation, can enhance the beauty of a photograph. Especially when the subject matter is as rugged as this fence post with rusty barbed wire. Looks like it has been repaired a few times.
This shot was taken using a Nikon N90s 35mm camera. I don’t remember what type of slide film that I used. Judging from the grain, I would guess it was something with an ISO of 400 or higher.
The color version was nice but I chose to spotlight the monochrome to enhance the details in the wood and wire.
Your processing definitely worked mark. The details and textures are killer.
Appreciate the comment Len. Thanks!
I love it Mark. The B&W treatment is excellent and I find the grain works really well.
Thanks, Edith. Those old transparencies have lots of character. The grain is a bonus. . .I guess.
The contrast in the textures is the key element in this image, Mark, so the B&W treatment removing the distraction of the colors is definitely the right way to go. Nice one.
Thanks, Mark. The Nik Silver Efex Pro software works wonders.