The old mill Photo

Photographer’s Note

Today I came across this old photo taken in 1973 by my husband, of a building in which we and our friends spent many holidays, see here.
It was scanned about 10 years ago and looked very dull. Auto levels improved it, but I could not get the willowherb flowers in the foreground to show their colour until I used a small amount of highlight reduction with the shadow/highlight tool - the change was dramatic!

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batalay (20788) 2009-11-05 18:28

Hello Winifred,

A thirty-six year old scanned shot with as much dynamism as one from a modern digital camera. I especially like the deep contrasts revealing the textures of the roof tiling. I imagine the old mill must be from the 17th century.

Warm regards, Winifred.

Bulent

AROBN54 (10721) 2009-11-05 18:58

Just incredible, Winifred...
You did a brilliant job of PP to get such outstanding exposure. Excellent light and contrast, amazing detail and lovely color. I like the view looking down and the pretty pink flowers in the FG. Well done!! Many thanks and warmest wishes,
Shelly

Didi (35862) 2009-11-05 22:36

Hi Wini
In 1973 I was 25 years old.
Only the roof windows are recent.
Good dominant POV but The DOF is not enough for the foreground.
best regards

anesugur (16706) 2009-11-06 12:45

Hello Winifred,
Wonderful composition.
The light and colors are very beautiful. Splendid work.
Thanks for sharing and best wishes. Uğur

stego (22348) 2009-11-06 18:36

Hi Winifred,
I wouldn't guess it was a scan, even less of a 36 years old. You did a superb work in PP, as the colours and light are very good. I like also the compo, your husband had a good eye to explore the graphics of the the architecture choosing this not so usual POV for a house and the tight framing.
Regards,
José

ymrk (8515) 2009-11-08 7:37

Greetings Mrs. Sillitto,
you'd captivatingly seen to that unique prospect.Very interesting roofs,and different as much again..Have a nice week!

Yağmur

cihandoger (270) 2009-11-08 12:01

Hi winifred,
As I see, İt is a sentimental building for you. And your photo reflects your memories..
Good POV, good light, good photo
Regards..

toto (18613) 2009-11-19 22:15

bonjour,
belle photo de cette vieille batisse, abimée, isolée, elle n' en fit pas moin rèver a ce que l' on pourrait en tirrer avec quelques travaux, surtout que certaines personnes transforment admirablement des maisons qu' ils retapent de fort jolie façon.

Amitiés Thomas