Doylestown Intelligencer Building
Uploaded: December 10, 2010
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Before and After
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November 25 in Doylestown was drizzly most of the day, with blah overcast skies. A weekday scene provided lots of hustle, bustle, and street clutter.
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I had to do a LOT to this image: (1) Straighten extensively using the Transform/Warp tool. (2)Swap the sky using Apply Image repeatedly on the blue channel--complex, but quick once you "get it." Then I had to play with blend modes to bring the iron work back in front of the sky (3)TOPAZ Adjust to enhance the detail in the sky (4) TOPAZ Detail to make the building pop (4) clone out distractions (mainly the car).
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Was it worth it?
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Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 30.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Michelle Alton December 10, 2010
The Doyestown Intelligencer Building on 10 East Court Street.Carolyn M. Fletcher December 10, 2010
Lots of work, maybe, but what a great result! A wonderful building,too! #9090439Kate Jackson December 10, 2010
Probably not a wall hanger but definitely worth it Michelle. Pleasant to look at, great PS experience for you and also for us to read how you did it. I can easily understand playing with blend modes to brig the ironwork back but will certainly have to look into your apply image on the blue channel. So I am making notes. #9090440Michelle Alton December 10, 2010
The "Blue Channel" masking technique was covered by Dave Cross in the CS5 one-day seminar tour. I would imagine he has a tutorial on the NAPP site by now, and it's SO worth it! I could try to explain it (with a scan of the workbook page) and my own notes if anyone would like to try it. Send me a BP mail and I'll respond with my email address.Douglas Pignet December 10, 2010
Very nice post work on this lovely building #9090447Danny B. Head December 10, 2010
Nicely proscessed....love the new sky! #9090456Alan L. Borror December 10, 2010
Well worth all the effort, Michelle! What a beautiful result...love that sky. #9090477Jyri Vissak December 10, 2010
Very creative! Well done. #9090485Beverley Scott December 10, 2010
It's always interesting to read how it's been done. You've really brought out the details in the building and that sky is great! #9090494Agnes Fegan December 10, 2010
Lots of work but beautiful results! #9090534Avril Young December 10, 2010
outstanding DD work, fantastic result Michelle...love the sky! #9090668R. J. Laudenbacher December 10, 2010
Well work the extra effort Michelle. The results are gorgeous and that sky is amazing. #9090669MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 10, 2010
The only thing I see wrong is the hand sign says stop
Nicely Done Mickey!! #9090687
Terry Cervi December 10, 2010
This was well worth your effort, Michelle and it turned out beautifully! Excellent work! #9090742Tiia Vissak December 10, 2010
well done indeed! #9090772Val Feldman December 10, 2010
Mind boggling work (at least for me) but oh, what a fabulous end result...you're truly a dd genius...well, OK, an all-around genius! :) I could look at this all day and just swoon over the color and the wonderful details. Excellent and beautiful work, Michelle! #9090855Jack Gaskin December 10, 2010
The Finished product is A#1 FIRST RATE WORKHappy Shooting
Jack #9090867
Monnie Ryan December 10, 2010
I wouldn't know how to do any of that either, Michelle, but the result sure is fabulous! #9090918Mary Beth Aiello December 10, 2010
Wow, Michelle, awesome work.... so well done. Love all you did to this. A masterpiece. #9091070Connie J. Bagot December 10, 2010
Definitely awesome work Michelle---and in the end you got a fabulous photo. Love that sky! #9091089Marcel J. Fernandez December 10, 2010
Beautiful transformation, Michelle! #9091090Debra R. Harder December 10, 2010
Fantastic image of this magnificent building, Michelle!! I love all the wonderful details and colors...and the sky just takes it over the top!! BEAUTIFUL!! Deb #9091135Mike Clime December 10, 2010
Cool old building and nice work on the sky and the cloning, Michelle! #9091290Tammy Espino December 10, 2010
Lots of work for a grand finish!!! Awesome :) #9091336John Connolly December 10, 2010
You how a lot of finesse with your darkroom technique here Michelle! This is one outstanding architectural image, beautifully presented! #9091419Marijana Fajgl December 10, 2010
Outstanding work, Michelle!! I always love to read what you have done with a picture and I admire you for your skills. This capture is wonderful! #9091599Karen Engelbreth December 10, 2010
Wonderful work and result, Avril... #9091637Karen Engelbreth December 10, 2010
I'm sorry - I mean Michelle and not Avril... #9091639Ritajane Smith December 10, 2010
Beautiful capture, Michelle!!! #9091703Ron McEwan December 10, 2010
I saw a question "was it worth it". It is for me, seems like a lot of work but it did pay off with a grand image, well done as always Michelle. #9091735Kaye Burazin December 10, 2010
exceptional end result Michelle....simply put, I love it! #9091756Carol L. Fowler December 10, 2010
Pretty as a picture- love your after! #9091792Phyllis H. Burchett December 10, 2010
Definitely worth it! #9091882Barbara Waldoch December 10, 2010
Beautifully done, Michelle! #9091897Ian M. Hill December 10, 2010
Michelle it was certainly worth the effort.The original was very flat looking,but giving it the treatment has turned it into a wonderful image.Well done. #9091910Nadia Paul December 10, 2010
Most definitely worth the effort Michelle - it really pops now - great work and beautiful image! #9091982Robert K. Bemus December 10, 2010
Whatever you did, that building definitely pops now...wonderful outcome and shot, Michelle!! #9091998frank w. degenhardt December 10, 2010
I got tired just reading about all the things you did to get this look. Well worth it though to get this gorgeous outcome. Love the dramatic feel of the picture brought about by that sky. The buildings area beautiful in color and design. I really love how you let us compare the two pictures, tht before and after look. You certainly did a remarkable job with the transformation my friend. #9091999Brett Dolsen December 11, 2010
Brilliant work Michelle!!Well worth the effort! #9092145Dick W. Wyatt December 11, 2010
Looks like your hard work was rewarded.Karen Celella December 11, 2010
I love reading about HOW images are made. Although this is way over my head. Excellent work with outstanding results, Michelle! #9092559Kerry Hill December 11, 2010
Beautifully done Michelle, a wonderful image! #9093060Renee Doyle December 11, 2010
A lot of work with awesome results Michelle!!!!! #9093098Steve M. Harrington December 11, 2010
I like the graphic feel of this image, Michelle.Patrick Rouzes December 11, 2010
Absoutely!!! The clarity, tones, textures, sky, detail & image are all exceptional, Michelle! No comparison b/w the before & after! Masterful & gorgeous work, indeed! WTG! #9093290Rona L. Schwarz December 11, 2010
Boy, I'll say it was! This is marvelous DD work, Michelle! I, too, love reading before and after posts to see how others have processed their images. It is so instructive. This has your signature 'look' about it. Wonderful detail and clarity along with superb color and textures. I have no idea how to replace a sky using Apply Image especially since I have not learned to work in channels much. But this is a terrific 'restoration'! #9093458Gerri R. Jones December 11, 2010
The sky really does add some beautiful depth to the charming architecture....beautiful dd work Michelle!!! #9093655Mariann Kovats December 11, 2010
Wonderful work, Michelle! The sky really makes the building pop, very charming the whole image! It worth all the work you did! #9093693Patti Coblentz December 12, 2010
Was it ever!! This is spectacular, Michelle..the mark of outstanding talent and skill. I love the sky...it gives the whole scene a fantastic feel of movement. Superb clarity...love all of the detail...fantastic image! #9093957adrifil December 12, 2010
Excellent work! You turned a bland and ordinary shot into something enjoyful to watch.Linda A. Braddock December 12, 2010
Michelle, Beautiful! Well worth all the work you put into this photo. The sky is Gorgeous! You are a master! #9094457Laura E. Swan December 12, 2010
(X) Worth it.:) My vote has been submitted.
Great job and I bet you enjoyed the challenge!?
Thank for another great History Lesson, too, Michelle.
-Laura
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Renata Gusciora December 14, 2010
Lovely image with fantastic sky,great colors and clarity,Michelle! #9103506Thomas E. Hinds December 14, 2010
Wonderful ddr work, Michelle! What a masterful job and I can't believe the difference you achieved! Very impressive! #9103648Rosemary Sampson December 18, 2010
It sure was worth. Great shot and post process. You have a very nice gallery. Well done! #9112647Boyd L. Alexander December 24, 2010
This is just awesome..and so beautiful!! Merry Christmas to you and yours Michelle!! #9123010Agnes Fegan January 18, 2011
Congrats on your Finalist Michelle...your hard work was worth it! #9171361Patti Coblentz January 18, 2011
Such a fine image...congratulations, Michelle, and best of luck in the next round! #9171385Tammy Espino January 18, 2011
Congrats on your great finalist! :) #9171529Tammy Espino January 18, 2011
Congrats on your great finalist! :) #9171537Becky J. Parkinson January 18, 2011
Congratulations, Michelle, on a wonderful finalist!! Excellent work in the digital darkroom too! #9171554Jeffrey R. Bange January 18, 2011
Congratulations Michelle on your photo being picked as a finalist and best of luck in the next round. #9171922Marilyn K. Lincecum January 18, 2011
Beautiful finalist Michelle...Congratulations and good luck in the next round. #9172245Mariann Kovats January 18, 2011
Beautiful finalist, Michelle, Congratulations! #9172340Laura E. Swan January 18, 2011
!!! ON YOUR TERRIFIC FINALIST !!! :D
-Laura :) #9172348
Ann Coates January 19, 2011
Congratulations on your stunning finalist Michelle. #9172713Bojan Bencic January 19, 2011
Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle. Guess it was worth it... ;o) #9172810Marijana Fajgl January 19, 2011
Big congratulations, Michelle! #9173506Deborah Lewinson January 19, 2011
Congrats on another outstanding finalist, Michelle!Best wishes for the next round!
Debby #9173553
Robert R. Goodman January 19, 2011
A big Congratulations,Michelle!!!! #9173633Jessica Jenney January 19, 2011
Congratulations, Michelle on your fabulous finalist! #9173765Fanie Heymans January 19, 2011
Congrats on your finalist Michelle! Excellent work! #9173877Karen Celella January 19, 2011
Congratulations on another of your wonderful finalists, Michelle! #9174033Stefania Barbier January 19, 2011
gorgeous, congratulations!!! #9174183Carol Eade January 19, 2011
Congratulations on another beautiful finalist, Michelle! #9174282Mary Timman January 19, 2011
Congratulations again! #9174491ALLEN O. HOWARD January 19, 2011
WOW!!! Your description alone makes this a winner in my books. What a fantastic piece of work Michelle! Congratulations!!! #9174873Gina Cormier January 19, 2011
GORGEOUS WORK ON THIS BEAUTY!!! CONGRATS!!! #9174968Emile Abbott January 19, 2011
congratulations again Michelle and great work on this finalist. #9175401Rona L. Schwarz January 19, 2011
How terrific to see this again, Michelle! You did such a marvelous job with this - glad to see the judges thought so, too! CONGRATULATIONS on another outstanding Finalist, and good luck in the next round! #9175658Lydia Williams January 19, 2011
WELL DONE, Michelle...Was worth every moment you spent on it! Love it..Outstanding and congratulations. Best to you in the next round. #9176158Terry Cervi January 19, 2011
Congrats on this awesome finalist, Michelle! #9176416Kim Andelkovic January 19, 2011
Beautiful image....Congratulations Michelle :-) #9176780Merna L. Nobile January 19, 2011
I can only imagine how proud you must be feeling right now. What wonderful news! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna #9177300Phyllis H. Burchett January 19, 2011
Congrats on this wonderful finalist Michelle! #9177973Lorna Shutter January 19, 2011
Wow!!! All the time you spent editing this image really paid off, Michelle! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this fabulous image and also for your "MUMMERS" image!!!!! Great work!!! :)Nancy L. Green January 19, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS Michelle, VERY well done!! <>< #9178153Carol L. Fowler January 19, 2011
Congrats on this Finalist! #9178272Renee Doyle January 19, 2011
Certainly was worth it!!!! Awesome treatment and most deserving finalist!! Congratulations Michelle! #9178321Lana Arcemont January 19, 2011
Outstanding!Nadia Paul January 19, 2011
Congrats on this wonderful finalist Michelle! #9178894Patrick Rouzes January 20, 2011
Congratulations on this superb finalist! WTG, Michelle! #9179981JO ANN CLEVELAND January 20, 2011
Congratulations on this marvelous Finalist Michelle! Your creativity and skills certainly created a beautiful image, I am impressed! loljo ann c. #9180245
Debra R. Harder January 20, 2011
This is an excellent capture, Michelle!! Love all the wonderful details...and that sky is to die for! Congratulations on another superb finalist! Deb #9180290Nancyj E. Hovey January 20, 2011
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SGerri R. Jones January 20, 2011
Congratulations Michelle, a winner! #9181554Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 21, 2011
Irene Colling January 21, 2011
Spectacular photo work Michelle. I love the dramatic sky.Congratulations on your fine Finalist photo. #9183923
Sam Britt January 22, 2011
Congratulations Michelle!! #9186077Sharon Sawyer January 23, 2011
Wonderful work, Michelle!!! HUGE congratulations on another outstanding & well deserved finalist!!! #9188898Linda Blair January 25, 2011
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!! #9193136Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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