Antique Look - Graveyard

[eugenen]

This is a picture that I snapped of my wife while walking in a graveyard today. I tried to go for a old aged photo. Please critique

Camera: Nikon D60
Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 44 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: 0/6 EV
Post Processing: Yes

[richerimage]

I think it's a great start - have you tried adding a few scratches and creases here and there? (there are bags of free textures on the web).

I always find that although these images can be technically recreated - they always look a bit synthetic if there isn't some wear and tear added.

[eugenen]

Originally Posted by richerimage

have you tried adding a few scratches and creases here and there?

Thanx for your comments, I actually did add a texture but toned it down a bit because it felt a bit overpowering, you might be able to see it better on the large version: http://www.flickr.com/photos/eugenen...80497/sizes/l/

[richerimage]

Yes, that looks a lot better. Nice Work!

[FullAperture]

Desaturate a bit more and I think you'd have something closer to what you are going for.