Existent Past

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Existent Past

I took this from a bus, while traveling between Madrid and Valencia, in Spain. I have no idea what this little village is called, but it was like something out of a movie. We past several of these on the 6 hour bus trip across the country. Spain has some spectacular scenery and quaint villages that almost seem trapped in time.

Layered the original image twice, adjusted contrast and tone slightly. Added a texture layer from www.deviantart.com free use stock. Layered the texture several times over, adjusting the constrast, saturation and lightness on each to vary the colour and tone.

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Existent Past by parmi
Existent Past by parmi
  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding,

  • parmi replied

    Wow that was fast! Thanks heaps mate :)

  • Jigsawman

    Jigsawman

    great work, nice use of texture

  • parmi replied

    Thanks very much mate!

  • Rosemary Scott

    Rosemary Scott

    outstanding!!! This is superb….. love everything about it!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks heaps mate! That’s great to hear, coming from you especially Rosemary!! Big thank you for the fav too :)

  • Sean Jansen

    Sean Jansen

    This looks awesome…....love the layering and texture to this. Great work !!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Sean! Really glad you like this mate!

  • sfmilner

    sfmilner

    Greetings Parmi; And old world feel to this. Brillant treatment.
    steve

  • parmi replied

    Cheers Steve, very much appreciated mate! :)

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose

    BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!!!

  • parmi replied

    Thank you very much Rose! :)

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    GORGEOUS work, sweetie – LOVE the texture :)))

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so very much my friend! So pleased you like it :)

  • Troy W. Smith

    Troy W. Smith

    Very nice Andrew, you’ve done a great job.

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot Troy, always appreciate your visits and comments mate :)

  • Kim  Calvert

    Kim Calvert

    Beautiful work Andrew, I love this layered textured processing, such a great image!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks very much Kim! Glad you like this one, I had a ball creating it :)

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Beautiful!!! LOVE the post processing!!!

  • parmi replied

    It’s always so nice to hear from you Laurie, thanks so much :)

  • J.K. York

    J.K. York

    excellent vintage ‘damage’ treatment. impressive shot from a moving vehicle. well done.

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much mate, really pleased you like it. We were lucky with the shots from the bus, had a nice clear view to the left for miles so we could see what was coming and get ready! :)

  • Anna Shaw

    Anna Shaw

    What a great shot – enhanced beautifully by the texture.
    xx

  • parmi replied

    Thank you kindly Anna! :)

  • CJTill

    CJTill

    Outstanding work Andrew.

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Colin!

  • Ric Alexander

    Ric Alexander

    Beautiful image and treatment my friend, well done, a certain fav !!!

  • parmi replied

    That is such a nice thing to hear mate, especially when it comes from you!! Thank you very much :)

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    great work

  • parmi replied

    Thanks heaps J :)

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Very good artwork

  • parmi replied

    Thank you very much Meeli!

  • katymckay

    katymckay

    Love the olde worlde look you have achieved…wonderful work !!!!!

  • parmi replied

    Really pleased you like it, thank you so much!

  • midzing

    midzing

    fantastic work Andrew, well done

  • parmi replied

    Thanks heaps Wendy :)

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    I like this a lot. Great work!

  • parmi replied

    Thank you so much Clare!

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Excellent work Andrew!! :)

  • parmi replied

    Cheers Keith, thanks so much mate :)

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    wow parmi this is super cool… i love when you go back and find pics you have that you can revive in the post process… i remember on a trip i took i took a picture out of a rainy bus window thinking it was horrible… and later came to relate to something i wrote… this is def one of those types of gems…
    awesome shot and i love the textures you added.. great work mate

  • parmi replied

    Ah mate, that’s happened to me a few times now, so good being able to use the shots that you thought were wasted. Thanks heaps man, your support is always appreciated!! :)

  • Aileen David

    Aileen David

    Your leyering of texture made it look like an aged fresco painting, something i can imagin decorating the walls of a Spanish Villa.
    Beautiful.

  • parmi replied

    Thank you so much Aileen! What a great compliment to receive, that’s really made my night :)

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul


    Textures Unlimited

    Featured by Tara Turner = )

  • parmi replied

    Oh that’s really cool! Thanks so much Vonne and Tara!!

  • David Silsbury

    David Silsbury

    Great image, well done and congratulations on being featured.
    David

  • parmi replied

    Thank you very much David! :)

  • Ursula Rodgers

    Ursula Rodgers

    Love this Andrew! :))

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Ursuala! :)

  • Jens Helmstedt

    Jens Helmstedt

    Very beautiful work!

  • parmi replied

    Thank you Jens, I’m really pleased you like it!

  • Susie Peek-Swint

    Susie Peek-Swint

    Great capture and effects ~ congrats on your feature! susie

  • parmi replied

    Thank you so much Susie :)

  • Taschja Hattingh
  • parmi replied

    You got to be kidding me.. a double feature! Woohoo.. I’m so happy! Thank you doesn’t really cut it this time.. you have made me a very happy man tonight Taschja :)

  • reflector

    reflector

    An excellent shot and processing !

  • parmi replied

    Thank you so much mate!

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Wonderful shot and love the processing, really great work Parmi :)

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Trish, it’s so encouraging to receive your comments and feedback :)

  • Michael E. Frye

    Michael E. Frye

    Incredible!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much Michael!

  • TeAnne

    TeAnne

    Beautiful, it’s like an old painting

  • parmi replied

    Thanks so much, exactly how I was hoping to portray it :)

  • Steve Barnes

    Steve Barnes

    Fantastic!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks very much Steve

  • Bruce  Dickson

    Bruce Dickson

    Excellent image!

  • parmi replied

    Thanks a lot Bruce!

  • Aleksandar Topalovic

    Aleksandar Top...

    such a great treatment for the excellent shot – handshake here!

  • parmi replied

    lol, love the handshake! Thanks so much, really appreciate the comments :)

  • mgtech

    mgtech

    Brilliant processing parmi

  • parmi replied

    Thank you so much!

  • Robert Elliott

    Robert Elliott 29 days ago

    brilliant work!!

  • parmi replied 29 days ago

    Thank you very much Robert :)

  • Rhenastarr

    Rhenastarr 29 days ago

    Congrats on your features, most deserving of the honors, your images are fantastic.

  • parmi replied 29 days ago

    Thank you so much! That is really nice to hear, much appreciated!

  • Squealia

    Squealia 29 days ago

  • parmi replied 28 days ago

    Fantastic, thanks heaps Squealia, and to those who voted too!!

  • Lisa Roberts

    Lisa Roberts 28 days ago

    Brilliant Parmi – love it! :-) x

  • parmi replied 28 days ago

    Hey Lisa, thank you so much! Really glad you like it :)

  • EvaMarIza

    EvaMarIza 27 days ago

    Beautiful work, congrats on your features :)

  • parmi replied 26 days ago

    Thank you very much Eva!

  • Maria  Moro

    Maria Moro 24 days ago

    Parmster!!!!! this is bloody fantastic and as Rosemary said… just Superb & outstanding….
    You’ve mastered the whole technique of textures & layering …(I’m jealous….lol)......
    So vintage & I want to be there right now, for I’m totally drawn the whole European thing…. lol.
    Well done my friend…. I’m taking this one to my favs collection…. take care

  • parmi replied 24 days ago

    Ah thanks so much Maria! I’m really happy you like this one, and it appeals so much. I’ll get you into the texture thing very soon my friend!! Much appreciation for the fav, and for taking the time to comment on all my work too!! :)

  • madworld

    madworld 21 days ago

    You really shouldnt upload these images, they are giving me itchy feet. Love this

  • parmi replied 21 days ago

    Haha, I know, each time I go through and find another one I can edit, it makes me want to go back and do it all over again! :)

  • hardhhhat

    hardhhhat 15 days ago

    Wow again your work is taking over my fav list :) I love all this layered texture work.

  • parmi replied 15 days ago

    Haha, that’s a compliment and a half my friend, thank you very much!

  • Kenton Elliott

    Kenton Elliott 11 days ago

    Another masterpiece! I truly admire your work….. superb treatment!!

  • parmi replied 11 days ago

    That is so kind mate, thanks so much. I’m a huge fan of your art as well, as you know :)

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