From our past

Here are some of the steps in processing. I used Topaz Adjust on the base image. I duplicated it and changed it to black and white and masked the flag. Then I flattened it and duplicated it and used OnOne's free version of Photo Tools filter, I think it was called impressionist and lowered opacity a little. I flattened it again and used Pixel Bender on it and lowered opacity and masked back the engraving about 50%. I added a cracked texture only to the marker and embossed it. I added another texture over that, partially masking the marker.

Here's another version with the Impression filter and no pixel bender or texture. I added a vignette and a little more burning around the edges and a little dodging behind the snow on top of the marker.

Judy, I vote for #1. Excellent use of the filter. I like the composition and the punch of color from the flag. Nicely done.:S3:

Judy, I also go with #1. Very nice use of filters and the flag really stands out here. TFS

I like #1 as well. A lovely tribute image. Beautifully done, Judy.

Thanks Denise, Indranil and Maureen! I like the first one better too.

One more vote for #1. :S3: I like the texture and selective desaturation; it gives the image a very timeless feel. Well done!

Thanks Christopher!