Did a lot of cropping and adjusted the brightness and contrast which in turn gives it that noisy look. I was trying for the B&W look you get when playing filters while developing in B&W with film. Do you still remember film..?? It was so long ago.... Those were the days.. blah blah blah... I can hear it already. The day when film no longer exists. I will miss my Velvia.
Stuart thats all you have to do. Is just keep trying. I studied photography in University, but I have to say I learned so much more by just shooting and learning what works and what doesnt. Still learning, but feel like a semi professional.
Very nice Eric, I love the toning here and crop. I have been wanting to upload some B&W lately but I'm having no luck, I'm only somewhat successful with Sepia tones .... mmm . I'll just keep trying. Take care, sm..
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