Parisian Cathedral

[gholmes1936]

Here's a shot I didn't think was very good. I took it on an overcast day in Paris in 2009. Then I remembered some of what I have learned here and so I offer this photo to see what great artwork ya'all will create using it. I am enclosing the original as it came out of the camera.

I used several things that I cannot recall right now.

[plugsnpixels]

Here's a "Noir" look using Topaz Adjust and Simplify along with layer blending modes. The sky replacement came from my own stock photo collection.

I'll try something cheery next!

[geepee52]

Nice pic Gunner. I used a bit of Topaz and Fractalius. Thanks for the play.

Grant

[plugsnpixels]

Fractalius is always cool. Looks even more haunted! Still working on my "cheery" version (installing some older plug-ins).

[plugsnpixels]

Here we go. Sky replaced, sun added via Knoll Light Factory, art effect added with Topaz Clean, edge by onOne PhotoFrame.

[gholmes1936]

Neat renditions all. I like topaz but have never played around with "Clean", yet.

[plugsnpixels]

The Topaz bundle offers so many different image correction and creative options amongst its 9 plug-ins, especially when combined together. You can almost get away with not having many other plug-ins if you have it.

[DannyRaphael]

Inverted look based on a Photoshop action then further fine tuned.

[palms]

messed around with this but mainly used fractalius and buzz

PAlms

[sylvia1065]

Thanks for the picture, Gunner
I used Fractalius plus a touch of Topaz Clean.
Sylvia

[plugsnpixels]

Nice interpretations all! Those who used Fractalius kept it under control so it looks great. Danny's looks like an abandoned warehouse, very cool!

[gholmes1936]

I have one question, what is buzz?

[plugsnpixels]

This was buZZ, which went out of business several years ago. Now Topaz Simplify gives you the same effect with more control.

[gholmes1936]

Okay, I got it. Remember it now. I have a serious case of C.R.S. at my age.......

[plugsnpixels]

No worries! That's how my website started, me cataloging all my plug-ins to see what in the world I had! And I still can't remember what does what without looking...

[gholmes1936]

Chortle like noises emanating from Gunner..........

[lkroll]

Thanks for the play Gunner; attempted to eyeball fix the lens distortion and then added some details.

[gholmes1936]

I trod to fix the distortion insole of my attempts also, love the "Skew" tool!