Streets last day at the old market

The Milk Market in Limerick was first opened in 1852 and closed in its original form on Saturday 31 October 2009. It will be refurbished for six months with a roof and other amenities. I wonder if it will ever be the same?

In the meantime the vendors will be moving to Ellen Street. These are photos from the last day of operations.

I'm experimenting with some new post-processing techniques in these shots, in order to bring out a certain antique sense of detail. I used the DA12-24 and DA55-300 plus the FA77 for the first shot. As always, let me know what you think. You can click through to Flickr where I have some other shots.

discussing the weather




this is the tool you need




vegetable guardian




Milk Market entrance




full view of market

[dexmus]

Like them all, very nice.

In 'discussing the weather', there seems to be a black outline around the face of the middle gentleman, is that from your post-processing?

[dragonfly]

What a cute place.

[rparmar]

Originally Posted by dexmus

In 'discussing the weather', there seems to be a black outline around the face of the middle gentleman, is that from your post-processing?

I guess it is. Edges have been emphasised, which pulls out detail and creates a sort of fake 3D look. Odd thing is, I've seen the same effect in some antique photos.

[Ash]

They haven't come out badly at all - a little on the grunge side on #1, but I don't mind it. They're all cool street captures.

[Barnster]

I like the feel of all your pics,especially the pic with the guy selling all that fresh produce.

[Taff]

I really like your Processing, could you please give us an idea of your steps??

[xhanatos]

looks like fill light and blacks have been boosted heavily..

[res3567]

# 2 is cool tools! I have never seen anything like that at a market place par say; I've seen it at swap meets. Nice capture! I like the interaction with the people.

[rparmar]

Originally Posted by xhanatos

looks like fill light and blacks have been boosted heavily..

Plus sharpness by way of edge detect has been pumped up. It's a bit of a mish-mash that gets something kind of similar to HDR.

[dcmsox2004]

i like the feel of these shots... primarily the perspectives you've employed... the last birds eye shot is super..

[rparmar]

Originally Posted by dcmsox2004

i like the feel of these shots... primarily the perspectives you've employed... the last birds eye shot is super..

This was a deliberate choice. Since a roof is going up over the market this was the last day to get photos from an aerial perspective... from the adjacent car park!

[goddo31]

Really enjoy the images and your PP, well done.

[rparmar]

Thanks for all the nice comments!

[schneider]

The tool shot is an absolute winner!