Tried the Vintage look

[candidrachel]

I totally suck at photoshop but wanted to try the vintage look using PE8 which was difficult as half the features weren't available on PE8. I followed some on-line instructions with this result:

I used my Sigma 70-300 lens which caused problems as I'm so used to getting up close and personal and the lens kept saying "NO!".

Is it too yellow?



Looking forward to your replies.

Canon 550D
ISO 200
!/100 sec
f5.6

[cchipchase]

I don't think it's too yellow at all. I think there could have been a danger of the gloves standing out too much but they blend nicely with the rest of the image. I really like this effect and think this is a great example of it used well. It would be great if you could post a link to the online guides you mentioned.

[DivotMaker]

I think you did a great job!

As cchipchase said, working with the gloves, there was a chance of this being too blown with yellow. But I think you did a great job.

I have been wanting to work with vintage, and attempted a couple of times, but I dont feel I came to close what you have done.

The only critique I could give, is the left side of her skirt is cut off....and leaves me feeling like I am missing something....

Bot overall, Nice job!

[candidrachel]

Thank you for your replies! The tutorial site I used was:

CoffeeShop Free PS/PSE Actions!: CoffeeShop Actions and Presets!

It was the Simply Vintage look that I used.

[Turningleaf]

I like what you did and like the Coffeeshop actions. Take a look at the Pioneer Woman actions (google her). She has 2 free sets of actions that include a few variations on the vintage look. I like them even better than Coffeeshop. Have fun!

[SusanH1970]

I'm not seeing too much yellow (yellow is part of the look and it should have some), but I am seeing too much green. Try doing and adjustment color balance layer and add a tiny bit of magenta to counteract the green hue.

Cute pic, Rachel!

[klam]

I like the processing but it's a tiny bit too yellow for my taste.