Dennis Bishop
05-16-2014, 03:32 PM
Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, Saint Marys of the Sea, is in the Camargue region on the Mediterranean coast of France. Originally, it was a fishing and farming village. The church was built over a three hundred year period beginning in the 9th century. By the time we arrived here, our group had visited several ancient churches. For the most part, they were not only places of worship but tourist destinations, and I had mixed feelings about that. In this particular instance, I had strong reservations about intruding --even though quietly and out of her sight -- into this woman's spiritual experience. However, I rationalized that portraying what I saw in a respectful way might even be a good thing.
Nikon Coolpix P7000, ISO 200, f/3.5, five-exposure HDR at 1 EV intervals, zoom at 28mm equivalent
processing highlights
Nik Silver Efex
Topaz Simplify -- saved watercolor preset
four black & white layers -- two saved Fractalius presets (Multiply blend mode, 69% opacity; Divide, 80%); Alien Skin Snap Art saved Line Art preset, Multiply, 51%; Simplify saved edges preset, Multiply, 46%
Snap Art -- saved watercolor wash preset, Color blend mode, 17%
Red Giant Knoll Light Factory, 50%, masked
Photo Filter adjustment layer -- Deep Yellow
copy of the Snap Art watercolor wash layer -- masked, Color blend mode, 35%
gradient vignette
Nikon Coolpix P7000, ISO 200, f/3.5, five-exposure HDR at 1 EV intervals, zoom at 28mm equivalent
processing highlights
Nik Silver Efex
Topaz Simplify -- saved watercolor preset
four black & white layers -- two saved Fractalius presets (Multiply blend mode, 69% opacity; Divide, 80%); Alien Skin Snap Art saved Line Art preset, Multiply, 51%; Simplify saved edges preset, Multiply, 46%
Snap Art -- saved watercolor wash preset, Color blend mode, 17%
Red Giant Knoll Light Factory, 50%, masked
Photo Filter adjustment layer -- Deep Yellow
copy of the Snap Art watercolor wash layer -- masked, Color blend mode, 35%
gradient vignette