Boise Train Depot

[mbs2]

Not only am I still an amateur photographer and Photoshop user, this is also my first post. This is a before and after of the Boise Train Depot - a historic site Boise, Idaho.

Looking at the original image, it's obvious that I really didn't understand a lot about exposure and such (getting better now though ). When I saw this photo, however, I wanted it to look old, like it might have been a picture taken from when the depot was still in use and booming.

I use a B&W adjustment layer and added a vignette. In addition, I used a scratched texture over all the layers to give it the "old" feeling.

[Mocha]

Mission accomplished! It looks like an old, unrestored antique photo. Good enough for blow-up and put on the wall. Very nice!

[zona5101]

Agreed. Very nice and effective post work.

[Barblelon]

Very nice. Well done

[Shutterbugdeb]

Wonderful edit. Looks authentically old.

[klam]

Looks good

[KenRC51]

Nicely done, I love it!!!

[mbs2]

Thank you for all of the comments. Sometimes its hard to find new ways to photograph buildings and spots that seem to be over photographed. This is where I find that Photoshop can assist.