Textured Chateau
I have been attempting to learn the processes involved in adding layers and textures to images. Most have been not suitable for posting. Here goes – this is my first which I am happy to share, and for which, comments would be appreciated.
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The original image was shot in 2007 using a Canon 400D, Canon EF-S 17-85mm IS USM Lens, ISO 100, 1/60sec, f22.
In addition to the adjustments of Levels, Curves and Saturation I have added 3 different Textures at varying levels of Fill and Opacity with some final ‘tweaking’. All undertaken in CS3.
The Chateau is Chateau de Montbrun in Haute Vienne, France. When I took the original image the Chateau was for sale at €9m!
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Shaun Whiteman
Wow Bob, lovely composition and processing, a stunning work of art!!!
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Shaun. I really enjoyed doing this. Best regards.
Jason Connolly
Stunning piece of work Bob, fabulous.
bobculshaw replied
Thank you for those kind words Jason.
Ryan Davison
lovely work, well done
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much for your comment Ryan, I appreciate it.
brimellor1
Fabulous image!!
bobculshaw replied
Thank you Brian for your fabulous comment!
Brenda Dow
I’ll fav this right now!!! Good for you, Bob!!!! Really nice processing…. this looks like an old Master’s painting!!!!
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Brenda, I am pleased that you like it. Thank you for favouriting.
Irene Burdell
This is fabulous Bob and it is your first , beautifully done. x
bobculshaw replied
Irene, Thank you so much. You were one of the people who stimulated me to have a go having studied your brilliant work! Please keep being inspirational! xx
Anna Shaw
WOW – this is definately one of your best ever!! Love the warm colours and the textures. The composition is super too with the light hitting the chateau. I love it.
xx
bobculshaw replied
Anna, You are a gem, an inspiration and a guiding light. If I can aspire to your heights I will be a very happy man! xx
SylviaHardy
This is really lovely. Looks like you’ve got the hang of the layers and textures very well :-))
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Sylvia, I appreciate your comment. Regrds. Bob
David Silsbury
Excellent image Bob, great colours and texture well done.
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much David for your valued comment. Best regards. Bob
Kelvin Hughes
Great composition bob
bobculshaw replied
Hi Kelvin, Thanks for your comment – I have eventually got round to having a go at manipulation – long time coming but really enjoy it now! Best regards. Bob
Barbara Ingersoll
A gorgeous piece! Could be a large tapestry.
bobculshaw replied
Thank you Barbara, I truly appreciate your comment.
Rosemary Scott
This is really beautiful Bob, you’ve done a great job with it. I love the rich warm colours.
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Rosemary, love your work too!
cynthiab
this is stunning love old castles and the textures you have added are superb
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much for your lovely comment Cynthia, I really appreciate that. Your work is stunning!
Ann J. Przyojski
Really beautiful Bob
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Ann
TIMKIELY
brillant work, well done
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Tim that’s very kind of you.
David Lewins LRPS
Superb treatment Bob, makes it look similar to an elderly material wall-hanging or oil painting.
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much David. have to admit that was the style I was trying to achieve!
Lisa Roberts
Beautiful Bob x
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Lisa for your generous comment.
Ric Alexander
Nice image, the lighting from the textures is good.
bobculshaw replied
Thank you Ric i appreciate your useful comment.
Harry H Hicklin
As for your layering attempt: I believe you’ve got it.
Tones, mood, balance, and complementarity all remind me of the Renaissance Old Masters…
bobculshaw replied
Harry, you are a gem – thank you so much for your lovely comments. I truly appreciate them.
Scott d'Almeida
excellent,
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much for your comment Scott.
Irene Burdell
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Irene for the feature. I am especially pleased as it was my first serious attempt (that was publishable!) at using textures and layers.
Svetlana Sewell
Trully amazing work dear Bob:)))))))))))
bobculshaw replied
Svetlana, I always appreciate your comments but his one is so special – thank you so much. Best regards. Bob
bobculshaw replied
It should read ‘this one’. Ooops so sorry !! :))
Lee-Anne Raffe...
outstanding PP and Texture
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Lee-Anne I truly appreciate your comments.
John De Bord P...
This is just beautiful, I really love the tint & tone in this, it has just a wonderful glow
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much for your comment. I truly appreciate it and your favouriting also.
basicblack
another stunning work
bobculshaw replied
Thank you Jen, I value that comment.
Mukesh Srivastava
Stunning work!!!! Love it!!!!!
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Rakesh for your lovely comment.
Kelly Cavanaugh
Beautiful work, Bob!
bobculshaw replied
Thank you Kelly. I truly appreciate such a comment from someone as talented as yourself!
SelinaJ
Wow! Love the “feel” of this. The light, colours and textures you have created here work so well to create a beautiful image. Well done!
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much for your amazing comment Selina.
sfoxphotography
kind regards
xsx
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Shirley for your lovely comment. Best regards.
FelicityB
This is fabulous! If I ever managed something like this, I’d be a very happy woman!
bobculshaw replied
Now that is a very generous comment Felicity I really do appreciate that. Best regards. ps Thanks also for favouriting.
Jens Helmstedt
Very beautiful! Great work!
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Jens I appreciate your comment.
Anji Johnston
Definitely working for me! Wonderful example of textures – great job
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Anji I truly appreciate your comment.
Stefan Trenker
great work, i think you’ve done pretty well on the post process work!
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Stefan.
laxwings
I hope you will take the time to develop a tutorial on this effect. 1st time or not, it’s awesome. Don’t know how I missed it until today. Mary Ann
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Mary Ann. Just let me get a little more practice and confidence in a particular style and I will do as you suggest. Best regards.
gabriellehope
Wow! This is soooo beautiful!
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Gabrielle for your lovely comment and for favouriting.
Tara Turner
wow…..beautiful in every way!
bobculshaw replied
Thank you so much Tara I appreciate that.
lorilee
Beautiul!!
bobculshaw replied
Thank you lorilee for your lovely comment.
Anna Shaw 27 days ago
Congratulations dear one on your features. So well deserved.
xx
bobculshaw replied 27 days ago
Thank you so much sweetheart. xx
Kenton Elliott 20 days ago
A superior work by any definition, you have combined the elements of subject, textures, colors and composition into a fabulous piece of art! I salute the genius in this wonderful work…. a fav! Thank you for sharing!!
bobculshaw replied 20 days ago
Kenton, thank you so much for your warm and generous comments and for favouriting.
Adri Padmos 19 days ago
I don’t know what exactly you did and how, but this is amazing, Bob!
You did a great job here; this is real ART!!!
bobculshaw replied 19 days ago
Adri, thank you so much for your wonderful comments and for favouriting.
Lee-Anne Raffe... 19 days ago
I came back for a second look, this is beautiful
bobculshaw replied 19 days ago
Thank you Lee-Anne, you are delightful to make such a lovely comment. Thank you for favouriting also.
lucyarohanui 19 days ago
This is so very beautiful …. Awesome !!!!
Lucy :)))
bobculshaw replied 19 days ago
Thank you so much Lucy for your gorgeous comments and for favouriting.
Virginia N. Fred 19 days ago
CONGRATULATIONS

bobculshaw replied 19 days ago
Thank you so much, I am absolutely thrilled and delighted.
dkleing 19 days ago
Beautiful work.
bobculshaw replied 19 days ago
Thank you so much for yopur lovely comment.
Leslie Nicole 19 days ago
Oh that is really gorgeous! I love it. So much better than the publicity photos of chateaux I see here. Should definitely be published.
bobculshaw replied 19 days ago
Thank you so much Leslie for your wonderful comment and favouriting. Please give my love to France!
David Silsbury 19 days ago
Another feature Bob, many congratulations.
David
bobculshaw replied 19 days ago
Thank you so much David – yes I am absolutely ‘made up’! Best regards.
jskouros 19 days ago
Superb work Bob, love the way the textures have come out there.
bobculshaw replied 19 days ago
Thank you so much for your comment I truly appreciate it.
Steve Silverman 19 days ago
Excellent image, Bob, most worthy of being featured!
bobculshaw replied 19 days ago
Thank you so much Steve I really appreciate your comment.
Martin Smart 19 days ago
Excellent work Bob, congratulations on the features, well deserved!
bobculshaw replied 19 days ago
Thank you so much martin, I truly appreciate your comments.
Dave Hayward 18 days ago
Beautiful work
bobculshaw replied 18 days ago
Thank you so much Davie, I appreciate that.
Lori Peters 16 days ago
bobculshaw replied 12 days ago
Thank you so much Lori I am absolutely delighted. Apologies for the delay in responding but I have been away for the weekend. Best regards.
wigs 11 days ago
wonderful work….. the layering and texturing really gives a sense of magic to this historic place…
bobculshaw replied 11 days ago
Thank you so much for your lovely comments.
Sue Smith 9 days ago
My goodness 9 million euros. The new owners (if there are any) should take a look on here. They would snap up this image.
bobculshaw replied 8 days ago
Thank you Sue. Not sure if it sold, we knew the Estate Agent who had it on the market – in France the average commission for selling is 8%! He was hoping to get a sale!!!
restlessd 7 days ago
This is so beautiful – congrats on all of your features!
Rhonda
bobculshaw replied 4 days ago
Thank you so much Rhonda, truly appreciated! xx
lucyarohanui 4 days ago
Exquisite …. beautiful capture and treatment Bob!!!
:))
bobculshaw replied 4 days ago
Thank you so much Patricia for your generous comment.