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fg-one · 03-28-2016, 06:29 AM

I have been playing around with the Nik software (now available for free). Here is one edited with Analog Efex Pro. Thank you for your comments, suggestions…

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**JoseFF** · 03-28-2016, 08:23 AM

Originally posted by fg-one

I have been playing around with the Nik software (now available for free). Here is one edited with Analog Efex Pro. Thank you for your comments, suggestions…

You do not mention which parameters you played with but the result is very pleasant to the eye. I really like everything in that picture, colors, contrast, composition. Could you be more specific about the free software you mention?

fg-one · 03-28-2016, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by JoseFF

You do not mention which parameters you played with but the result is very pleasant to the eye. I really like everything in that picture, colors, contrast, composition. Could you be more specific about the free software you mention?

Thank you for your appreciation. I am mentioning the Nik software which is made of a set of different plug-ins that can be used with Lightroom or Photoshop. My favorite is Silver Efex Pro, for B&W conversion. I purchased this one some years ago. Since then, the Nik company was bought by Google. A few days ago, Google issued a statement that they were now giving the whole lot for free. You'll find it here:

https://www.google.com/nikcollection/

I can't remember which preset I have used to edit the image but there are only 9 of them in Analog Efex Pro. You then choose a type of film and tune the intensity of the transformation to taste. It is quite simple and fun to play with. It does not suit every image though.

**todd** · 03-28-2016, 05:40 PM

You achieved a very nice vintage look to this image. Nothing distracting. Not overdone. Great choice to go vintage with it thanks to that lovely light.

**JoseFF** · 03-28-2016, 06:10 PM

Originally posted by fg-one

Thank you for your appreciation. I am mentioning the Nik software which is made of a set of different plug-ins that can be used with Lightroom or Photoshop. My favorite is Silver Efex Pro, for B&W conversion. I purchased this one some years ago. Since then, the Nik company was bought by Google. A few days ago, Google issued a statement that they were now giving the whole lot for free. You'll find it here:

https://www.google.com/nikcollection/

I can't remember which preset I have used to edit the image but there are only 9 of them in Analog Efex Pro. You then choose a type of film and tune the intensity of the transformation to taste. It is quite simple and fun to play with. It does not suit every image though.

Thank you for your quick answer.

fg-one · 03-29-2016, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by todd

You achieved a very nice vintage look to this image. Nothing distracting. Not overdone. Great choice to go vintage with it thanks to that lovely light.

Thank you todd. It was a nice winter light with the sun being quite low but sometimes, one wishes to have a few clouds above. This empty sky is what prompted me to add a bit of vignetting.

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03-28-2016, 08:23 AM	#2
JoseFF Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 194	Originally posted by fg-one I have been playing around with the Nik software (now available for free). Here is one edited with Analog Efex Pro. Thank you for your comments, suggestions… You do not mention which parameters you played with but the result is very pleasant to the eye. I really like everything in that picture, colors, contrast, composition. Could you be more specific about the free software you mention?

03-28-2016, 11:25 AM	#3
fg-one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 293 Original Poster	Originally posted by JoseFF You do not mention which parameters you played with but the result is very pleasant to the eye. I really like everything in that picture, colors, contrast, composition. Could you be more specific about the free software you mention? Thank you for your appreciation. I am mentioning the Nik software which is made of a set of different plug-ins that can be used with Lightroom or Photoshop. My favorite is Silver Efex Pro, for B&W conversion. I purchased this one some years ago. Since then, the Nik company was bought by Google. A few days ago, Google issued a statement that they were now giving the whole lot for free. You'll find it here: https://www.google.com/nikcollection/ I can't remember which preset I have used to edit the image but there are only 9 of them in Analog Efex Pro. You then choose a type of film and tune the intensity of the transformation to taste. It is quite simple and fun to play with. It does not suit every image though.

03-28-2016, 05:40 PM	#4
todd Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	You achieved a very nice vintage look to this image. Nothing distracting. Not overdone. Great choice to go vintage with it thanks to that lovely light.

03-28-2016, 06:10 PM	#5
JoseFF Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 194	Originally posted by fg-one Thank you for your appreciation. I am mentioning the Nik software which is made of a set of different plug-ins that can be used with Lightroom or Photoshop. My favorite is Silver Efex Pro, for B&W conversion. I purchased this one some years ago. Since then, the Nik company was bought by Google. A few days ago, Google issued a statement that they were now giving the whole lot for free. You'll find it here: https://www.google.com/nikcollection/ I can't remember which preset I have used to edit the image but there are only 9 of them in Analog Efex Pro. You then choose a type of film and tune the intensity of the transformation to taste. It is quite simple and fun to play with. It does not suit every image though. Thank you for your quick answer.

03-29-2016, 11:45 AM	#6
fg-one Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 293 Original Poster	Originally posted by todd You achieved a very nice vintage look to this image. Nothing distracting. Not overdone. Great choice to go vintage with it thanks to that lovely light. Thank you todd. It was a nice winter light with the sun being quite low but sometimes, one wishes to have a few clouds above. This empty sky is what prompted me to add a bit of vignetting.

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