Sunday, June 6, 2010

My First Color Splash Sunday

So, this gal Amy I know does this thing on her blog called Color Splash Sunday... I've never tried it... in fact, when done incorrectly, I think it ends up looking tacky as hell, and since I've got a habit of doing things incorrectly, I have always been afraid to end up with a tacky-as-hell looking photo.

But hers are pretty darned cool, so I figured I'd give it a shot.

I mean, the worst I could do would be to end up looking stupid on my own blog.

HAH! Been there, done that... (In fact, looking stupid is kinda my thing.)

So here it is: my first foray into colorizing a photo.  This particular one is a bunch of suitcases on a platform at the old train depot in town where we rode on a big steam train for Jack a couple weeks ago.  The nifty retro bags looked cool in black and white because of the whole "back in time" idea of riding on a steam train, but I'm a sucker for that warm camel color...



There ya go - CSS entry #1.  Feedback is GREATLY appreciated!  (And, while you're at it, head to Amy's blog and check out how the more practiced color splashers do it!)


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17 comments:

Liz Mays said...

I like that effect! I wish I could do something like that!

ThinkFeminist said...

Looks really good. I just started using my husbands photoshop and nikon d3000 now that he is off to the Army. He is currently going through Basic and Officer Candidate School.

I look forward to reading more of your blog.

www.musingsofanarmywife.blogspot.com

Now following you.

Misty said...

LOVE it!!!

Tanya said...

LOVE IT! Which program did you use?

Unknown said...

Thanks for joining in!

This edit is great! It definitely has a bit of the retro thing. The selective color adds to the feeling!

Unknown said...

That is really Cool. Great Idea!

Kate said...

I love b&w photographs that have a splash of colour.

You did a great job!! And I love the photo you chose. Well done, girlfriend!

Sam said...

Hi! That's a great first enrty!! I agree with Amy, it has such a classic retro look! great job!

The Mommy said...

Nice!!
I love the color of the suitcase. You could tell it's vintage:)

Mrs Mar said...

I think you did a GRATE job. Love it.

Melis said...

Thanks, everyone! I used PSE8, Tanya - love it!

Bobbi said...

This is my FAVORITE way to edit with black and white, if you haven't noticed from my photos! I love it!!

Bobbi said...

This is my FAVORITE way to edit with black and white, if you haven't noticed from my photos! I love it!!

Bobbi said...

This is my FAVORITE way to edit in "black and white". I love it! Good job!

Jami said...

I love the fact that you even thought to take that picture. I am really bad about "seeing" stuff sometimes.

Julie said...

Well heck...that looks great!! I love it. I am a sucker for that warm caramel color too!! You have a great eye.

Sonora said...

Ok, I think this is awesome. I still cannot figure out how to do this. Perhaps someday I will, but until then, I will just enjoy seeing the pictures from people who do know how!

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