Old Time Tractor Show

Old Time Tractor Show · 09:23 PM

A visit to the Harvest Fair in Vista California was a treat for me. I loved seeing all these spiffed up shined up old tractors. It also inspired me to try a little bit different post processing than I usually do.

There was even a cool blacksmith barn. I loved it in there. Being the ex-metalworker that I am. Kind of made me nostalgic.

And some cool oil burning engines.

Please browse the galleries I have of this fun filled day. Some of the images are rough. Anyone who has shot a tractor parade knows it ain't easy shooting from the stands. ;-)
But all in all I am happy with the representation of the day.
For the day in color see this gallery:
Zenfolio | LaRee | The Tractor Show
For the day in what I hope looks like old time photographs:
Zenfolio | LaRee | Old Time

Please let me know what you think of the post processing. I'd love to get some feedback and suggestions welcome!

**Mallee Boy** · 10-30-2007, 03:55 AM

Fantastic La ree. Just fantastic, thanks for posting.
Grant

and · 10-30-2007, 04:01 AM

I really like the desaturated look that you have done with the first image.

Fritz · 10-30-2007, 08:57 AM

I really like what you have done with the coloring in the first one. Very cool!

It's too bad about the background distractions though. But I realize you couldn't do much with that. Still a nice shot.

**xs400** · 10-30-2007, 04:56 PM

Great shots. I really like what you did with the colors - gives it that old tyme look.
Frank

LaRee · 10-30-2007, 08:45 PM

Thank you for looking and commenting. These were processed in Lightroom. The first was using the "aged photo" preset and then adjusting contrast, levels etc. I too like the way it came out. This is the first time I've experimented with the preset options in Lightroom. I like them when combined with a bit more tweaking.
Thanks again for your comments!

betsypdx · 10-30-2007, 09:09 PM

My fave is the second - a lot going on, but the tones seem to bring it all together and give it a real "working man" feel.

hamidlmt · 10-30-2007, 09:11 PM

I love the old machines, but the shot for me is number 2. Has such a great mood with the men working. Nice!!!

LaRee · 11-03-2007, 10:00 AM

Thanks for looking and commenting Hamid and Betsy. In hindsight I wish I would have taken more photos in the blacksmith shop.

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10-30-2007, 03:55 AM	#2
Mallee Boy Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,904	Fantastic La ree. Just fantastic, thanks for posting. Grant

10-30-2007, 04:01 AM	#3
and Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,476	I really like the desaturated look that you have done with the first image.

10-30-2007, 08:57 AM	#4
Fritz Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tillamook, OR Posts: 1,222	I really like what you have done with the coloring in the first one. Very cool! It's too bad about the background distractions though. But I realize you couldn't do much with that. Still a nice shot.

10-30-2007, 04:56 PM	#5
xs400 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,927	Great shots. I really like what you did with the colors - gives it that old tyme look. Frank

10-30-2007, 08:45 PM	#6
LaRee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,225 Original Poster	Thank you for looking and commenting. These were processed in Lightroom. The first was using the "aged photo" preset and then adjusting contrast, levels etc. I too like the way it came out. This is the first time I've experimented with the preset options in Lightroom. I like them when combined with a bit more tweaking. Thanks again for your comments!

10-30-2007, 09:09 PM	#7
betsypdx Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 475	My fave is the second - a lot going on, but the tones seem to bring it all together and give it a real "working man" feel.

10-30-2007, 09:11 PM	#8
hamidlmt Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Gresham, Oregon USA Posts: 1,217	I love the old machines, but the shot for me is number 2. Has such a great mood with the men working. Nice!!!

11-03-2007, 10:00 AM	#9
LaRee Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Diego Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,225 Original Poster	Thanks for looking and commenting Hamid and Betsy. In hindsight I wish I would have taken more photos in the blacksmith shop.

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