Old Paint

[Mark Fuge]

This image of an Appaloosa pony was taken on our recent trip through Kentucky. My granddaughter wanted a picture of a horse, or two, so I had to stop and shoot it. Thought it was fitting for this theme, based on the heritage it enjoyed in the old west.

Modifications included; DAP Aquarell, application of a layer from an old photo that I worked on last year for my wife, photo filters (sepia, warming and orange) as well as other normal PS image adjustments.

Enjoy!

[denise ippolito]

Mark, I like the aging that you applied and the worn edge border. I might have liked a bit more photo and a smaller border if it were mine-but it is a nice look.

[Indranil Sircar]

This does have a nice old feel to it. TFS.

[Steve Adkins]

Nice job, Mark. I like the subject and the effects. :)

[Nancy Bell]

A wonderful title for the photo and the theme. My preference would have been to have the head more prominent instead of the rump. The torn edges are very effective.

[Christopher Miller]

Very nice aging job, Mark. I really like the subject and title. The torn edges are great. I agree with Denise on making the border smaller. I also would remove the red speckles throughout the image. Nice work.

[Paul Lagasi]

The horse is wonderfully done, aging process rocks...nice effects...another vote for smaller border

[Mark Fuge]

Thanks all for viewing and comments. Appreciate it.

Thanks for your comments Christopher. A JFYI, the red effect is off the layer I made from an aged B&W photo of my wife's family, when I was doing restoration for her. Seemed to be natural, as the effect came from aging of the B&W photo of her grandparents. But understand, just wanted to explain it isn't from current processing of the image.

[Christopher Miller]

Thanks for the explanation, Mark. If the red effect is from an actual old photo, then by all means keep it. :)