Here we are with Week 2 of that bridge at Yosemite. I sort of had an idea of what I was going to do with this one. Sometimes an image will just speak to you, you know what I mean?
Before we get started, for those of you who are interested in what the One Four Challenge is, you can find out by going to this link for more information. Please take a look at Joanne’s post as well.
One thing about this particular image is that it was hard not to do some things, and in the end, I just had to give in to it. It might seem obvious, but I couldn’t help myself.
Let’s take a look at what I did.
I did the same sort of adjustments that I did with the image at the start last week. Once the basics were done, I looked over at the presets.
I had this idea of using black and white and maybe making the image look antique in some way. You know the idea that the park has been there forever, so why would an antique image be out of place? Maybe the fact that Ansel Adams photographed the area had something to do with it.
I went to the B&W Alternative presents and decided to apply BA3. I did a couple more things and thought the image needed a border. It was a popular thing for old images to have them. I also added a texture as I wanted to make the image look dirty like it was found in an old shed. Maybe it was a long forgotten image.
Here is the original again for you to compare.
The image this week is quite different to the one last week. I have also put together a gallery so you can compare them and last week’s image as well.
This week’s image feels like you could reach out and pick it up. Nicely done Leanne!
I like your description of Robyn, I wonder if I could make it look more like that. Thank you.
I really like this version, Leanne.
That’s great to hear Donna, thank you.
Very nice variation, Leanne! Definitely an antiqued image. Well done.
Thank you Joanne.
I remember being stood just downstream from that bridge on the opposite bank trying to get a frame of it with flowering dogwoods in the foreground! Failed. If memory serves it was quite a challenging location light wise, but the monochrome treatment works well.
I didn’t see any dogwoods, then again I’ve only recently found out what they are. I am so sorry to hear you didn’t get the shot you wanted, it isn’t always easy. Thank hyou Iain.
It’s interesting how a different edit can change the image’s story. I’m enjoying your efforts Leanne.
Yeah it is interesting, thank you Anne.
I immediately thought of Ansel Adams when I saw your photo so you certainly achieved your goal with the aesthetic.
I have to admit I was thinking about him as well. Thank you Laura.