World Forgotten

parmi

World Forgotten

This was taken in Santiago, Chile, at the same place Walk Alone was captured. The building is in Santa Lucia Park, in the heart of Santiago city. It is built on a hill, with steep pathways and stairs leading up to a 360 degree incredible viewpoint of the Andes Mountains which surround Santiago.

This is my first attempt at playing with textures. The original photo below, is one I have always wanted to use, never did due to the lens flare at the top of the shot.

Added a few layers of texture and faded out most of the colour. I first thought of the Hanging Gardens Of Babylon when I finished this one.

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Texture from: http://www.grungetextures.com/gallery/pic.php?id=253

MCN: CF863-48AB0-34905

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World Forgotten by parmi
World Forgotten by parmi
  • Azzurra

    Azzurra

    wow beautiful…..love what you have done with it…X

  • parmi replied

    Thank you very much Azzurra!! :)

  • CJTill

    CJTill

    Thet is outstanding work

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Colin!

  • steffen

    steffen

    fantastic, parmi. the treatment makes it a work of art.

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much steffen, I really appreciate that mate!

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    beautiful

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot mate

  • woof

    woof

    nice work!!! love the treatment!

  • parmi replied

    Cheers mate, really pleased you like it!

  • midzing

    midzing

    gorgeous image,,, well done

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much midzing, appreciate the fav very much!! :)

  • Kim  Calvert

    Kim Calvert

    This is such a beautiful piece Andrew..wonderful job!

  • parmi replied

    Thank you so much Kim! :)

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    awesome parmi…its amazing what a good texture can do for an image
    great work

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot mate! Definitely adds a whole new lease of life to a photo that was once redundant :)

  • Tara  Turner

    Tara Turner

    beautiful!

  • parmi replied

    Thank you Tara!!

  • Angie Muccillo

    Angie Muccillo

    Wonderul work, love the textures!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks very much Angie! :)

  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Fantastic image! Beautiful work!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot Karen!!

  • DeviousLili

    DeviousLili

    Holy wow …

  • parmi replied

    lol, thank you Stephanie :)

  • Delany Dean

    Delany Dean

    Now, that really works! Nice job, wonderful image.

  • parmi replied

    Cheers Delany!! Appreciate it!

  • Ann  Palframan

    Ann Palframan

    Great restoration (lol) of this image! Really turned out well, Andrew:))

  • parmi replied

    lol, I see what you did there! Thanks Ann :)

  • hologram

    hologram

    incredible processing, reminiscent of a Greek paradise for the Gods, like it.
    h

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot mate, I thought it has an ancient Greece / Mesopotamian look too. Really glad you saw that too.

  • francophotos

    francophotos

    Excellent work of Art Andrew!

  • parmi replied

    Thank you so much Franco :)

  • Dani Dreyer

    Dani Dreyer

    I agree, great art Andrew, really a stunner!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Dani!

  • LTPhotography

    LTPhotography

    Wonderful image, very creative and again inspiring work

  • parmi replied

    Greatly appreciated, thanks so much :)

  • laureenr

    laureenr

    Fantastic work Parmi. The textures add an air of mystique to it.

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Laureen!

  • Glenn Browning

    Glenn Browning

    hey, i’ve been there!!....cant remember it looking like that tho….nice textures!!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot Glenn! Did you climb to the top and take in the incredible view?

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    WONDERFUL work Andrew! I so want to play around with textures so I might have to pick you brain sometime soon :) Untill then….I will just stare at this beautiful image :)

  • parmi replied

    What a nice compliment, thank you mate! I really appreciate that. I’ve only just opened the door to the wonderful world of textures, but we should have a creative brainstorming session together soon!!

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    Oh yes please! Because this is seriously something I have wanted to tackle for awhile now! We shall talk soon :)

  • parmi replied

    It’s a date! Through the wonders of trial and error I have managed to get there, so we can learn and experience together :)

  • monaiman

    monaiman

    Fantastic work Andrew !!

  • parmi replied

    Thank you very much Mona :)

  • Sharon K. Shubert

    Sharon K. Shubert

    You’ll be hooked on textures soon if you’re not already! Nice work Andrew and congrats on the feature. :)

  • parmi replied

    I am officially addicted! I don’t know why I didn’t give this a go earlier. Thanks so much Sharon :)

  • Sharon K. Shubert

    Sharon K. Shubert

    Great to hear! The “Layered with Texture” group would love this work! :)

  • parmi replied

    You are fantastic! I had no idea such a group existed. Thanks x2!! :)

  • Sharon K. Shubert

    Sharon K. Shubert

    http://www.redbubble.com/groups/layered-with-texture Have fun!

  • parmi replied

    Legend, it’s been added :)

  • Ric Alexander

    Ric Alexander

    Excellent editing. love the effect. Congrats !

  • parmi replied

    Thank you so much Ric!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulous

  • parmi replied

    Cheers mate!!

  • Erika .

    Erika .

    breathtaking ...

  • parmi replied

    Thanks very much Erika!

  • MelDavies

    MelDavies

    absolutely stunning

  • parmi replied

    Thanks Mel, really appreciate it :)

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    I love that OLD MASTER PAINITING feel to this…..........just a STUNNING IMAGE! wow!

  • parmi replied

    Wow, what a massive compliment, thank you so much jacqleen!! :)

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    Stunning work!!

  • parmi replied

    Thank you very much Vonne!

  • luanda

    luanda

    ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! Instant fav!

  • parmi replied

    Once again, I say a massive thank you for your constant support Daniela!!

  • enumerart

    enumerart

    Looks great, love the historic feel

  • parmi replied

    Thanks very much!

  • reflector

    reflector

    A great bit of architecture and a great treatment !

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much mate, glad you appreciate it! :)

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Amazing architecture and I love what you did the post processing! Beautiful color and texture were achieved, and this is your first attempt! Excellent work!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Joanne, that’s really encouraging. Very much appreciated!!

  • Mac Cabrera

    Mac Cabrera

    What an amazing portfolio you have! And this is simply captivating.
    Mac

  • parmi replied

    Thanks very much Mac, I really appreciate it!

  • genaro1

    genaro1

    great work

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much!

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    This is so mysterious…really beautiful!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks for your wonderful comments Laurie! Very much appreciated :)

  • Tomas Abreu

    Tomas Abreu

    Awesome picture….

  • parmi replied

    Thank you very much Tomas!

  • Ann Garrett

    Ann Garrett

    Wonderful

  • parmi replied

    Thank you very much Ann, appreciate the favourite!

  • Anna Larson

    Anna Larson

    Beautiful. I would love to have a huge painting of this. Love the history of the building since I have nevre been to Chili…

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Anna, I’m really thrilled you appreciate this :)

  • Pamela B

    Pamela B

    Oh oh Andrew. It’s been far too long since I’ve looked through your works and wow what you’ve come up with and the style! Exceptional work from you! So thrilled to even get a glance at this!

  • parmi replied

    What a lovely compliment Pam, thank you so much!! It was originally your own folio of work that inspired me to have a go at textures, but I didn’t get around to it till recently, starting here, so I think this one should be dedicated to you!!! :)

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    the perfect, perfect solution to your lens flare situation!!! Congratz on a fabulous idea!!! My husband and son were in Santiago in ‘05 and I think I’ve got a pic on disc somewhere of this very structure. I think he took it of the archway … will have to dig it out. Were you there skiing at Portillio??

  • parmi replied

    Thank you Lois, it all worked out thanks to the wonders of layering! It really is an incredible building. I was there in September last year, didn’t ski, but did head up to the Andes, I just can’t remember which mountain now! Amazing how close they are to the city centre. Santiago is such a great city, I can’t wait to go back :)

  • genaro1

    genaro1

    very nice work

  • parmi replied

    Thank you very much!

  • Pamela B

    Pamela B

    Andrew you work is so stunning that sometimes I can’t find the proper words!
    Y O U did this my friend! So very proud for you!

  • parmi replied

    That’s such a nice compliment Pam, thank you so much! You have left me lost for words here! :)

  • Maria  Moro

    Maria Moro

    This is great Andrew… this could be mistaken for an oil painting,, something that would be hanging in an Art Museum… Well done texture king….lol

  • parmi replied

    What a huge compliment, thanks so much! It took me so long to work out whether I should use this original photo or not. Very happy with my decision now lol! This was where the texture world was opened up to me :)

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Wow, love this – it really does look like a forgotten, mysterious place. Love the treatment :)

  • parmi replied

    I’m really happy that feeling comes across in it. Thank you, appreciate your comments and fav’s greatly!

  • wdphotografics

    wdphotografics

    a great creative touch to this

  • parmi replied

    Thanks very much Wayne!

  • andrew j wrigley

    andrew j wrigley

    brilliant effect! Looks rather spooky!

  • parmi replied

    Thank you mate, I thought the same thing too. Has a very eerie feel of the past.

  • Anna Shaw

    Anna Shaw

    I love the effects you have achieved with this. It is stunning. Good luck with the challenge too.
    Anna

  • parmi replied

    Thank you so much Anna! That’s so kind of you :)

  • Matthew Dawkins
  • parmi replied

    Really had my night made! Thanks so much :)

  • Rajdev D

    Rajdev D

    Incredible picture, well shot.

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much mate!

  • Anne  McGinn

    Anne McGinn

    just gorgeous!!

  • parmi replied

    Thank you so much Anne!

  • RavenSoul
  • parmi replied

    You made my day Vonne, thank you so much :)

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    OMG, wow, wow, wow. How on earth did I miss this, Andrew??!!!! Stunning, superb, sublime. Easy fave x 1000!!

  • parmi replied

    You are way too kind Colleen! Thanks so much my friend, I’m glad you like this much :)

  • Earthmonster

    Earthmonster

    Good job Parmi

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much! I love your name!! :)

  • Earthmonster

    Earthmonster

    Wanna buy it :)

  • parmi replied

    Haha, I think I might be scared of an earth monster :)

  • annie curry

    annie curry

    BEAUTIFULLY DONE!!! :-)

  • parmi replied

    Thank you so much Annie!

  • Tania Birch

    Tania Birch 18 days ago

    Fabulous work love the effect makes it look so interesting !

  • parmi replied 17 days ago

    Thank you so much Tania! :)

  • Matthew Chase

    Matthew Chase 17 days ago

    Very nice photo and even better editing job!

  • parmi replied 17 days ago

    That’s very kind of you to say mate, thank you very much!

  • Tania Birch

    Tania Birch 16 days ago

  • parmi replied 15 days ago

    Wow Tania, you have made me a very happy man today,thank you so much!

  • redhawk

    redhawk 15 days ago

    Great texture effects and love the info on the building and country. Congrats on your feature, well deserved.

  • parmi replied 15 days ago

    Thank you so much! Makes me so happy that this piece is appreciated :)

  • Pam McLure

    Pam McLure 13 days ago

    Oh wow! This is awesome. First attempt at textures? I’m hanging up my Wacom Pen – my first attempts are awful compared to this :)

  • parmi replied 13 days ago

    Haha, never give up!! This was a fluke, I swear!! :)
    Thank you so much for that lovely comment, I’m glad you like this piece Pam. I really didn’t know what I was doing when I completed this one, everything happened by chance, and believe me, the next two attempts didn’t quite turn out like this at all ;)

  • Vivian Gordon

    Vivian Gordon 12 days ago

    Purely magical! Great job on whatever it is you did with it, it surely worked well! ;>

  • parmi replied 12 days ago

    Thank you very much Vivian :)

  • J O'Neal

    J O'Neal 10 days ago

    Good stuff!

  • parmi replied 10 days ago

    Thanks a lot!

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