Vintage Letters

Artist: Trish Woodford
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Print: from US$19.95

Vintage Letters

My mother in law collected stamps & kept them on their original envelopes which were passed down to us. They were all from the 1950’s thru to the 1970’s.
This is my first attempt at adding textures in Photoshop.
Camera – Nikon D90

Made it onto the ‘Popular Art & Photography’ :))
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Vintage Letters belongs to the following groups:

First Things, If it doesn't belong, Images & Ideas, Layered with Texture, Mood & Ambience - Strictly Photos, Nostalgic Art and Photography, Passionate About Vintage, Retro Conglomerate, The Addicted Photographer►2 Per Day◄, The Collector's Corner, The Grunge Art Gallery, THE SISTERHOOD, The Woman Photographer **7 Submissions a week only please**, WA Red Bubbles and Who are YOU to Judge? Available for sale as

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Richard Veal

Nicely done Trish.
Nice and subtle.
Trish Woodford replied

Thanks so much Richard, this was my first attempt at textures so I thought less is more maybe :)
JonRussell

Beautifully done Trish! Lovely composition, the writing and the ink stamp are positioned perfectly, very nice indeed! ;-)
Trish Woodford replied

Thanks so much Jon & for the fave (took me ages to figure out textures in photoshop, finally clicked into place today so I was wrapt) :))))
Karen Betts

beautifully done.
Trish Woodford replied

Many thanks Karen :)
Helen Phillips

Lovely idea and perfect result. I love old postcards : ) ps I expect the Collectors Corner would like this too.
Trish Woodford replied

Thanks so much Helen for your lovely comment – I’ve added in to the Collectors Corner, thanks for the tip :)
Georgie Hart

A lovely touch of nostalgia Trish!
Trish Woodford replied

Many thanks Georgie, I love old stuff as a subject :)
Trudi's Images

lovely work Trish, l like the framing and the idea,beautifully done
Trish Woodford replied

Thanks so much Trudi for that great comment, glad you liked it :)
Campbell Miller

Your good at this. Well done Trish.
Trish Woodford replied

Thanks Campbell, really appreciate that :)
Megs D

First attempt! Wow that’s excellent. I haven’t worked out how to do that yet but love the effect….will have to do some research….
Trish Woodford replied

Thanks so much Megs, there’s great tutorials on adding textures on youtube :))
Megs D

Oh great! Youtube! I will check them out!
Martina Fagan

Love it:))
Trish Woodford replied

Many thanks again Tina :)
Tara Turner

I love this….....great composition and colours!
Trish Woodford replied

Hi Tara, and thanks so much, glad you liked it :)
Isa Rodriguez

gorgeous image . i love this
Trish Woodford replied

Thanks so much Isa for your lovely comment and fave :)
Angie Muccillo

What a lovely nostalgic image..great use of textures :-)
Trish Woodford replied

Hi Angie, and thanks so much for your lovely comment :)
DonnaMoore

Very nice collection…So fun, because no one writes letters anymore. Nice idea and arrangement for this photo.
Trish Woodford replied

Hi Donna and thanks so much :)
bubbleblue

Excellent, love it.
Trish Woodford replied

Lots of thanks Joy :)
Vicki Ferrari

Wonderful nostalgia Trish! Well captured and love the handwriting!
Trish Woodford replied

Thanks Vicki, you have to love that old style handwriting, definitely a lost art in the world of email :)
nadine henley

such a clever entry in the reminders of the past challenge, trish! good luck!
Trish Woodford replied

Thanks loads Nadine :)
R. Jason Smith

Wonderful composition… I invite you to add this, and your other fitting works of art, to the Domestic Art Group – I hope to see you there!
Trish Woodford replied

Sorry for the late reply, many thanks for your lovely comment, I will definitely check the group out :)
nadine henley

congrats on the top ten challenge, trish – this was a terrific entry!
Trish Woodford replied

Thanks Nadine, I didin’t realise it had finished, thanks so much for letting me know :)
Franka Zaumseil

love the feel to it, great composition!
Trish Woodford replied

Lots of thanks Franka :))
aglaia b

so simple yet so beautiful. ;-) xox
Trish Woodford replied

Thanks so very much aglaia :))
greenstone

love the concept!!!!! fantastic shot!!!!!
Trish Woodford replied

Hi and thanks heaps for your great comment :))