Of Times Past

[Mark Fuge]

This is a memorial to the sponge divers in Tarpon Springs, Florida.

Image modification included; DAP Aquarell, Topaz Adjust 5, Topaz Lens Effects and other normal Photoshop adjustments.

Enjoy!

I have reposted below. This posted by mistake and I didn't catch it.

[John Storjohann]

Hi Mark;

I'd love to hear more of the story behind this memorial...

Your image offers a unique processing style; elements of it I really like and are very effective. I would have liked to have seen just a bit more of the detail brought back...and to my eyes the blues, particularly in the lower left portion of the image, compete too strongly for my eye's attention, as does the light blue of the boat roof (?) on the RHS. The image has such a nostalgic, warm feel to it otherwise...thanks for sharing!

[denise ippolito]

Hi Mark, John makes some good suggestions. I wonder if a little less on the left and a teeny more on th right would have given a more reflective look to the statue. Nice work with the filter and I know- YIYV!

[Mark Fuge]

Thanks John for viewing and comments. Appreciate it.

Here is a link to the Tarpon Springs History, one of a number of sites that give the history of the area and the sponge industry. We've become fasinated with it, since finding it close to our new home up the coast. It is an interesting area and history.

http://www.spongedocks.net/history.htm

Sorry about the other post. This is the one I wanted to post. Been a long day! I think this is closer to my vision.

[Jay Sheinfield]

I like the repost, cool processing on this image Mark.

[Indranil Sircar]

Mark, I like the repost...the details really come out well. Very nice processing.

[Steve Adkins]

Repost rocks! Great processing , Mark.

[Mark Fuge]

Thanks all for viewing and comments. Appreciate it.

Besides being an interesting place to visit, there really are some nice images. I have created other versions of this and will post another shortly.

Been experimenting with Adjust 5 and find a lot of neat effects possible, if you haven't looked at it yet. I also like the fact that they kept the old effects as well, as some eliminate what we are use to and only update. This image has a lot of work from Adjust 5 in it.

Again, Thanks for viewing.