Tom Brassil
August 2022 - Post-Apocalyptic Scene
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About the Image(s)
The image is from a shoot at an old partially deserted squatter's camp in the sand dunes on the coast.
24mm for 1/80th second with iso 250 at F11 manual mode and spot metering (why spot metering for this I don’t remember but seems a strange choice)
For the image, with the original being flat and not very interesting, for a bit of fun, I attempted to achieve a post-apocalyptic scene in Photoshop. Mainly colour overlays, together with adding a bit of texture and noise. The highlight points on the dune are achieved with a curve layer and masking in the areas of light.
Thanks for viewing, looking forward to your comments
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8 comments posted
Hi Tom,
A very clever transition to a post-apocalyptic scene. It looks like something out of a good sci-fi movie.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 08/07/2022 19:27:06
A very clever transition to a post-apocalyptic scene. It looks like something out of a good sci-fi movie.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 08/07/2022 19:27:06
Thank you very much Greg Posted: 08/14/2022 19:13:40
Your treatment of this image does make it appear apocalyptic and I expect to see some bizarre creature or vehicle enter the frame at any minute. I think the color tints you selected are effective and the glow around the sun (moon?) adds to the atmosphere. Although I don't think I'd want to have this hanging in my home, it would be a great illustration for a sci-fi story! Posted: 08/14/2022 13:06:47
Thank you very much Ingrid Posted: 08/14/2022 19:14:18
Hi Tom - I think you may have achieved your goal. The color palette, lighting and impact achieved in the post-apocalyptic world you've created works well. If it were mine, I would probably consider cropping about 1/3 to 1/2 of the foreground of sand from the image. Panoramic sizing would not sacrifice the feeling of abandoned vastness and would eliminate some dead space that isn't contributing much to the overall image. I like how you continue to challenge yourself with Photoshop and it shows in the images you manipulate "for a bit of fun". Well done - Thanks for sharing. Posted: 08/15/2022 20:46:53
Hi Tom,
There is a definite moody/apocalyptic feel to this image. Great work in Photoshop.
I do have to agree with Darcy; I don't think I like that foreground so much. It keeps drawing my eye away from the real story in those eerie buildings along the horizon and that awesome moon. Try that foreground crop she suggests and see if a more panoramic shot gives you that same feel you're after.
Cool photo!
Karen Posted: 08/19/2022 18:45:34
There is a definite moody/apocalyptic feel to this image. Great work in Photoshop.
I do have to agree with Darcy; I don't think I like that foreground so much. It keeps drawing my eye away from the real story in those eerie buildings along the horizon and that awesome moon. Try that foreground crop she suggests and see if a more panoramic shot gives you that same feel you're after.
Cool photo!
Karen Posted: 08/19/2022 18:45:34
Hi Tom,
Greetings.
I loved the caption and the scene. "Post-Apocalyptic scene" - I am relived that, after the "Apocalypse" you and your camera survived to pull out the scene for us. It does feel something like that dear friend.
Good work and thanks for sharing.
Cheers.
Kamal. Posted: 08/20/2022 06:00:54
Greetings.
I loved the caption and the scene. "Post-Apocalyptic scene" - I am relived that, after the "Apocalypse" you and your camera survived to pull out the scene for us. It does feel something like that dear friend.
Good work and thanks for sharing.
Cheers.
Kamal. Posted: 08/20/2022 06:00:54
(Group 46)
Hi Tom,
Interesting process, very moody feel. I like the original clouds' contrast look. If you could make the clouds more contrast, and more dramatic look, that would be great. Also, I feel the blue and purple colors in the sky are too separated.
Thank you for sharing! Posted: 08/20/2022 14:20:14
Interesting process, very moody feel. I like the original clouds' contrast look. If you could make the clouds more contrast, and more dramatic look, that would be great. Also, I feel the blue and purple colors in the sky are too separated.
Thank you for sharing! Posted: 08/20/2022 14:20:14