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This is a process I've been playing around with for the purpose of doing (and selling) prints. I hope you like them.
Taken with either a K-5 or K10D and a Sigma 18-50mm f2.8.

GeoJerry · 08-15-2012, 12:27 AM

Superb!

**Schraubstock** · 08-15-2012, 02:35 AM

Hi

One of the best image manipulations I have seen on this PF show. I take my hat off.

Greetings

sam-joseph · 08-15-2012, 02:43 AM

Very good colouring in! You didn't even go outside the lines.
I particularly like the old Holden in the last pic. FX model?

Regards

MBrannon · 08-15-2012, 04:33 AM

Thanks all, but it's actually not coloring in. I do an HDR from a single RAW. Then, make a copy of it and use Topaz Simplify to make an illustration of that image, and then blend them together in layers erasing the color from the HDR layer to reveal the illustration layer. It takes a while to do, but I like the effect especially when printed on a white background. It helps to take your attention away from a cluttered background, and makes the car almost jump off the wall.

charliezap · 08-15-2012, 06:23 AM

Very nice looking images.A pleasure to view.--charliezap

**Sailor** · 08-15-2012, 01:12 PM

I think these are terrific, Michael. I dig the third one, especially.

Jer

**Kerrowdown** · 08-15-2012, 02:20 PM

Really like these, dare I say very original, well I for one have never seen anything like this before.

Would have good commercial appeal, try the market and see how you get on.

WillH · 08-16-2012, 02:42 AM

Originally posted by MBrannon

Thanks all, but it's actually not coloring in. I do an HDR from a single RAW. Then, make a copy of it and use Topaz Simplify to make an illustration of that image, and then blend them together in layers erasing the color from the HDR layer to reveal the illustration layer. It takes a while to do, but I like the effect especially when printed on a white background. It helps to take your attention away from a cluttered background, and makes the car almost jump off the wall.

I think you've got a winning technique! Very nice indeed! '57' Chevy is special......think you already know that!

MRRiley · 08-22-2012, 09:57 AM

However you do it... VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!

eddie1960 · 08-22-2012, 10:15 AM

Really well done and definitely these should sell. get yourself booths at car shows, fairs and outdoor art shows and start counting the cash i think.

pcarfan · 08-22-2012, 11:13 AM

Brilliant work! you deserve to make some cash out of this work, wow!

lesmore49 · 08-22-2012, 02:17 PM

Very nice. Couple things though. One...I know when you take car photo's at car shows there will always be people and other cars in the background. It can be distracting to the viewer. What I would suggest is you show some of your photo's of a particular car...say the 57 Chevy...to the actual owner. I'm sure he would be pleased and you might ask him if he's interested in a photo shoot...where you can choose the background....devoid of other cars and people.

You might offer good terms to the first people you deal with so word get's out.....you want to establish yourself first...then you can take it from there. Just a suggestion.

**Scottnorwo** · 08-22-2012, 03:19 PM

Wow super work.

MBrannon · 08-24-2012, 03:14 AM

Thank you everyone

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08-15-2012, 02:20 PM	#8
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Really like these, dare I say very original, well I for one have never seen anything like this before. Would have good commercial appeal, try the market and see how you get on. Last edited by Kerrowdown; 08-16-2012 at 02:03 AM.

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08-15-2012, 12:27 AM	#2
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Superb!

08-15-2012, 02:35 AM	#3
Schraubstock Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,386	Hi One of the best image manipulations I have seen on this PF show. I take my hat off. Greetings

08-15-2012, 02:43 AM	#4
sam-joseph Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Newcastle, NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,086	Very good colouring in! You didn't even go outside the lines. I particularly like the old Holden in the last pic. FX model? Regards

08-15-2012, 04:33 AM	#5
MBrannon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 161 Original Poster	Thanks all, but it's actually not coloring in. I do an HDR from a single RAW. Then, make a copy of it and use Topaz Simplify to make an illustration of that image, and then blend them together in layers erasing the color from the HDR layer to reveal the illustration layer. It takes a while to do, but I like the effect especially when printed on a white background. It helps to take your attention away from a cluttered background, and makes the car almost jump off the wall.

08-15-2012, 06:23 AM	#6
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686	Very nice looking images.A pleasure to view.--charliezap

08-15-2012, 01:12 PM	#7
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	I think these are terrific, Michael. I dig the third one, especially. Jer

08-16-2012, 02:42 AM	#9
WillH Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 1,118	Originally posted by MBrannon Thanks all, but it's actually not coloring in. I do an HDR from a single RAW. Then, make a copy of it and use Topaz Simplify to make an illustration of that image, and then blend them together in layers erasing the color from the HDR layer to reveal the illustration layer. It takes a while to do, but I like the effect especially when printed on a white background. It helps to take your attention away from a cluttered background, and makes the car almost jump off the wall. I think you've got a winning technique! Very nice indeed! '57' Chevy is special......think you already know that!

08-22-2012, 09:57 AM	#10
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	However you do it... VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!

08-22-2012, 10:15 AM	#11
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,667	Really well done and definitely these should sell. get yourself booths at car shows, fairs and outdoor art shows and start counting the cash i think.

08-22-2012, 11:13 AM	#12
pcarfan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dayton, Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,978	Brilliant work! you deserve to make some cash out of this work, wow!

08-22-2012, 02:17 PM	#13
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Very nice. Couple things though. One...I know when you take car photo's at car shows there will always be people and other cars in the background. It can be distracting to the viewer. What I would suggest is you show some of your photo's of a particular car...say the 57 Chevy...to the actual owner. I'm sure he would be pleased and you might ask him if he's interested in a photo shoot...where you can choose the background....devoid of other cars and people. You might offer good terms to the first people you deal with so word get's out.....you want to establish yourself first...then you can take it from there. Just a suggestion.

08-22-2012, 03:19 PM	#14
Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	Wow super work.

08-24-2012, 03:14 AM	#15
MBrannon Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 161 Original Poster	Thank you everyone

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