Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Preserving History While Moving Forward

Our town library is under going renovations and fortunately they are keeping the wonderful character of the original old church that is a part of the structure.  The new elements are echoing some of the lines from the old part, and while out walking with my dog I took this shot that shows the dramatic lines of the steel beams with the old church steeple showing through.

Mouse over photo to see the 'before' image.
I used a gradient map to change the photo to black and white and then added a couple of different textures, one from Jerry Jones and one from Kim Klassen.  I then flattened the image and overlaid it on the notebook image to frame it.

 This photo is being shared on Texture Tuesday, Sweet Shot Tuesday, This or That Thursdays, Photo Art Friday, Shoot, Edit, Submit and Photo Friday Link Party.  
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44 comments:

  1. Jean BaardsenMay 15, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I love the way this came out! We had a gradient map last week but I haven't gotten around to listening to the directions and trying it out. What a great angle for the photo you took!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 15, 2012 at 9:40 AM

      Thanks Jean. It's fun to play with a photo and change it into something quite different.

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  2. The Artful DivaMay 15, 2012 at 9:06 AM

    I love the mouse over effect. It's always fun to see where it all began!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 15, 2012 at 9:40 AM

      Thanks. I've always liked being able to compare the original shot with the end result.

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  3. Linda KittmerMay 15, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Thank you. I'm so glad that you're able to learn something from my posts. If you haven't already do so, you might want to check Kim Klassen's Cafe where she offers a free Photoshop class called Skinny Mini. That's how I started out learning about Photoshop. Here's the link: (she'll be running the next session in July).

    http://www.kimklassencafe.com/elements-skinny-mini-ecourse

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  4. Erika BMay 16, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    That is such an interesting processing! Really, really nice.

    Erika B

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 16, 2012 at 8:07 AM

      Thank you Erika. It's a lot of fun to change things up in Photoshop.

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  5. Sherri B.May 16, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    Lovely effects! I love what you did with this - thank you for sharing!

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  6. LeoviMay 17, 2012 at 10:44 AM

    Very interesting, really delicious.

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 17, 2012 at 10:57 AM

      Thank you. It was fun to manipulate the photo.

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  7. Mary Gene AtwoodMay 17, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    this is quite nice! Good job.

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  8. Tina´s PicStoryMay 17, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    great pic! :)

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  9. MiriamMay 17, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    This is fabulous. I love the notebook image you used. Great inspiration, thanks

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 17, 2012 at 7:09 PM

      Thank you Miriam. I really enjoyed working on this one.

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  10. MarianeMay 17, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    I am glad to see that others like to do the same with the photo like you - I must say I am impressed by your work ;)

    You will be able to see my contribution here:

    http://www.starone.dk/b6/?page_id=257

    Thanks for showing!!!

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 17, 2012 at 8:23 PM

      Thanks Mariane. I'll be sure to take a look at your photo too.

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  11. KayleneMay 17, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    I love those angles especially the blending of the old and new. Wonderful edit.

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 17, 2012 at 8:28 PM

      Thanks Kaylene. When I saw the old steeple through the new beams I knew I had to get a photo.

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  12. Gardening in a SandboxMay 17, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Cool. Valerie

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  13. Prairie JillMay 17, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Great image! I love the notebook effect, too.

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  14. Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.May 17, 2012 at 9:59 PM

    What a creative edit Linda. Love the angles and lines in your image and the angle from which you took your shot to get the steeple showing thru the steel girders. So pleased you shared this piece with Photo Art Friday.

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 17, 2012 at 10:49 PM

      Thanks Bonnie. I just loved the way the old and the new came together in this shot.

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  15. SueannMay 17, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Gorgeous!!! Love the overlay of the images!! Fabulous!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 17, 2012 at 10:52 PM

      Thanks SueAnn. When I noticed the steeple and the new girders I just had to photograph them. I'm really glad the architect is using the old part of the building in the new design so that the two come together so seamlessly.

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  16. JeanneMay 17, 2012 at 11:37 PM

    Wow! this is really artistic! Love it

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  17. MerikeMay 18, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    This graphic elements and dramatic line whit old map looks very good. Wonderful! :)

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  18. Linda GibbonsMay 18, 2012 at 6:10 AM

    Wonderful transformation! I love the slightly eerie look that you created.

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  19. KathyMay 18, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Great shot and love the processing you did (especially making it look like a little notebook).

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 18, 2012 at 12:27 PM

      Thank you Kathy. It was a fun edit to work on. Have a great weekend.

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  20. IdaMay 18, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    Fabulous piece showing great lines/angles.
    Your edited version gave the photo a totally different feel. I liked seeing the original as well.

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 18, 2012 at 12:42 PM

      Thanks Ida. I agree it's fun to see the before and after, especially when they are so different.

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  21. StampArt Design by KathryneMay 18, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    This is very cool Linda. It looks like you are enjoying PS very much, complementing your creativity! It must be fun! xx Kathy

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  22. PatMay 18, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Love combining old and new! Great edit.

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  23. Monica S EngellMay 18, 2012 at 7:13 PM

    This came out very cool! Love your processing here! And the mouseover effect,- I envy you! I have tried to read how it works, but I didn't understand it!
    Have a nice weekend:)

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    1. Linda KittmerMay 18, 2012 at 7:27 PM

      Thanks Monica. The mouse over effect is great isn't it. No need for envy, though. I got the info. from Kim Klassen's site. Here's the link to a tutorial and there's also a download that you can just cut and paste into your post, substituting your specific info. Have fun with it.

      http://www.kimklassencafe.com/thecafe/before-after-mouse-over-video-tutorial.html

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    2. Monica S EngellMay 20, 2012 at 1:20 PM

      Thank you Linda:) Maybe I'll understand the tutorial video:)

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