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I've been so fascinated with Christopher's 'old' textures that I thought it would be interesting to try to create an old postcard. The original was taken while I was visiting Cedar Key on Friday. I converted it to black & white, applied two different textures and blurred it just a bit.
It wasn't until after I finished this that it occurred to me that it isn't cropped properly for a postcard (the vintage postcards I have measure about 5.5 x 3.5 - this is 5.5 x 3.35) :e3
Comments appreciated!
Maureen, I think you nailed the look. I like the text in the LLC and think it adds to the effect. The tears and low contrast seem great to me.:S3:
Excellent aging, Maureen! Looks exactly like a real old postcard. :S3: Glad I could inspire you.
Just out of curiosity, what textures did you use? I think I recognize one from Shadowhouse Creations in there.
Thank you!
Christopher, the textures used were:
Shadowhouse Creations 'Painted Canvas 1'
Developers Paradise 'Old Photo Frame Texture #4'
Nice work on the postcard, it looks very real! I like the textures.
Thanks, Maureen. I'll have to try out that old frame texture. :S3:
Wonderful old post card look, Maureen! Text, toning, cracks and border are perfect. :S3:
Beautiful composition and effect, Maureen. Love the old look. Great use of textures!
Maureen, good plan well executed! :S3: Looks great to me and I think the postal service would still deliver it. :w3
Maureen,
Wonderful work with textures to create an old look. Well done.
Richard
Maureen, this looks so authentic. I love Cedar Key and this looks just like it must have looked 100 years ago. Nice work:S3:
Thanks Denise, Christopher, Judy, Steve, Indranil, Kerry, Richard and Cheryl :bg3:
Cheryl, I love Cedar Key too. Lots of scrub jays around there right now.
