Cooma
Another view of the Oct 2004 drought situation on a road in Cooma…..and, as usual, I’ve been playing with new toys. TTV thingy from Paul Grand’s flickr site.
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Headcrime
Great work!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks so much!
midzing
I so need to try TTV… beautiful shot Mel,,, love the composition,,, well done
Mel Brackstone replied
I’d like to try it too…..this is all photoshop jiggery pokery…
Thanks Wendy :)
Rosie Appleton
Love the processing Mel :-)
Cooma was a place from a lifetime ago… we lived in Jindabyne in 1986… used to travel to the “big town” to get some supplies!!!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Rosie!
Torfinn Johann...
Great shot, and nice framing Mel.
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks so much Torfinn!
Sharon Hammond
Luv the lines & light – the new tv doovie is nifty
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks luv, I am not sure I used the new doovie the right way, but hey….I’m sure I’ll work it out :)
JenniferB
Love the soft earthy colour tones and framing! :-)
What’s TTV????
Mel Brackstone replied
through the viewfinder (of a medium format camera, generally) using a digital cam…....there’s a whole new bit of learning ahead :)
TextureoftheSin
Love the tones Mel!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks TOTS!
Vikram Franklin
That TTV thingy is great!!
Love the pic!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thank you Vikram!
Robyn Lakeman
That’s so cool Mel. Love the effect. Of course you have to have a brilliant photo to start with. Love the composition and angle of the fence
Mel Brackstone replied
This was my first outing with the brand spanking new Canon 20D…and I was using it on P!....not sure about brilliant photo…..lol! Thanks Robyn!
Paul Vanzella
sensational, love your presentation style here!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Paul!
Robyn Lakeman
I meant the whole comp of it and the layers of mountains in the background, the processing and TTV all adds up to brilliant :)
Mel Brackstone replied
too kind, Robyn :)
Anne McGinn
love the long fence leading the eye into the hills and clouds beautiful!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Anne!
Heather Hartkamp
Love a good TTV. This one is a beauty!!!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Heather, was fun to do….
Tracey Mac
Love the mist and light and especially those tones, just magical and the TTV thingy is the icing on the cake Mel!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Tracey!
kipishiux
very nice!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks so much!
parmi
Brilliant Mel, love where you have taken us with this one.
Mel Brackstone replied
Thank you parmi!
mimi yoon
amazing and gorgeous image, mel… it takes you away to a different place… : )
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers mimi!
Hans Kawitzki
No idea what TTV stands for but this looks good like looking into a car mirror
Mel Brackstone replied
Through the viewfinder, Hans….combination of digital imaging and medium format, when done correctly…
Karin Taylor
oh magic mel!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks so much Karin!
bdazzled
Stunning and instant fav – love the perspective and texture – great work :o)
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks so much!
Melinda Kerr
Yep the TTV mode works really well here. Given the subject is drought, it further emphasises the choking, introspection, stress and tension of the landscape. A perfect use of technology for the subject matter. ‘Least that’s what I reckon.
Mel Brackstone replied
Go you! :)
Geoff Carpenter
Great result Mel. Keep playing!
Mel Brackstone replied
I’ll try, thanks Geoff :)
butchart
what a moody image mel…. i know it’s in oz… but it;s like a visual imprint of a john steinback novel…...... wonderful work….....b
Mel Brackstone replied
What a wonderful thought, thanks b!
walela
Sensational!!
Mel Brackstone replied
Ta!
Antony Cole
Wow, great TTV image.
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks!
amko
works for me! :)))
Mel Brackstone replied
So glad!
Anthony Mancuso
fantastic image Mel, great composition and tone. Well done!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Anthony!
Geoffrey Dunn
Gorgeous scene … beautifully rendered :-)
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers Geoffrey!
Craig Harris
Very interesting Mel, I like it. You sure do get to play with a lot of things, don’t you! Well done
Mel Brackstone replied
I need to keep learning new things so I have stuff to teach….lol!
Joanne Bradley
Excellent pov and color! The first thing I noticed is that it looked like a still from an old film! Great treatment!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Joanne!
Anne Staub
Beautiful!
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers Anne!
Jeff Burns
The softness makes this photo look like its from the 60’s or something. Fantastic treatment wonderfully done
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Jeff!
rjcolby
This ttv texture works very well Mel, and without actually suffering from trying to hold and aim two cameras simultaneously. Reminds me to get that old Duaflex out to play. I suspect this overlay/mask and other treatment, makes for a better look than the real thing would.
Mel Brackstone replied
I’m pretty certain of it! :)
Ann Van Breemen
Looks like a nice new toy, Mel. Great results so far. Can’t wait to see what you get when you work it out properly.:)
Mel Brackstone replied
Photoshop is the toy Ann :) Thanks :)
Rene Hales
Beautiful mood and vintage look. Well done.—Rene
Kim Calvert
Awesome work Mel.
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers Kim!
Luca Renoldi
Colors and processing are superb. Magic image
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Luca!
hsien-ku
fantastic ttv mel!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks h-k!
Sean Farragher
beautiful capture
Mel Brackstone replied
Ta Sean!
Robert Armstrong
Absolutely superb, fantastic processing!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Robert!
Shanina Conway
Great effect Mel…like looking into the past;)
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers Shan!
Chanel2
Nice work Mel, you sure know what you is doing!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Cathryn, glad you think so….LOL!
Larry Butterworth
unusually fine looking work
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks, I do try!
David Haworth
love the treatment but the frame makes it too claustrophobic for me. Love to see this scene in a wide expanse
Mel Brackstone replied
You’re right, it does look a little constrained, but I do like to try new things :) There’s a link up the top for a view taken nearby….in wide vision.
Trish Woodford
The viewfinder feel on this is lovely, as are the tones & mood, great work :))
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks so much Trish!
Mudsoldat
Yep…thats our land..even in duress…she’s grand! good job Mel. MS
Mel Brackstone replied
She’s grand alright! Thanks MS!
vampvamp
great tones! :)
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks vampvamp!
Mindy McGregor
This is beautiful! Great work!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Mindy!
Earthmonster
Mel…this thread is deep can you thin it out? lol Love the frame on this, inside the frame is good too :) Really like the tone.
Mel Brackstone replied
Yeah, soz mate….lol! Thanks Mark :)
Mysticmoon
This is so beautifully done… congratulations for the feature!!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Mysticmoon!
Matt Penfold
Great effect Mel, it really adds decades to the shot. I love the light here, just so like the brightness of an old viewfinder :-)
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers Matt :) I have absolutely nfi what this looks like with the real equipment…..nice to know I might have captured the effect!
aglaia b
WOW, mel, this is totally breathtaking, i just spotted it and when i clicked on it and saw your name, my lil heart skipped a beat! hehe
*beautiful work young lady. hehe ;-) xox
Mel Brackstone replied
Well thank you, young lady :) LOL!!! xx
stephenmark ph...
Superb TTV..i love it
MagpieMagic
Love this. Totally peaceful.
Nicole Goggins
love it!
Susan Kimball
Wonderful image and I’ve been intrigued with ttv myself. Are you actually holding the 2 cameras or is this a complete photoshop application?
Larry Stewart
Wonderful picture. I love the color tone and composition. Keep up the great work!