Was going to convert to b/w, but I really loved the pops of blues and the yellows in this image of a bread seller in Cuzco, Peru (circa 2000).
In revisiting old photos, it's been really interesting to see how far I've come (or not!) with my photographer's eye. How I'd love to revisit these places with my current gear and better yet, my greater understanding of how to see and shoot. Originally shot with slide film and then sent to a digital scanning service, it was an interesting challenge to see if I could improve the overall quality with various processing techniques while still maintaining the "feel" of an older slide print. No doubt I'll be doing much more of this as I continue to organize my digital assets. Might not be true to the original 365 ideal perhaps, but as a very wise and dear friend pointed out recently, "self credit for showing up!"
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I love this shot, for all the reasons you mentioned. I love the vibe you have captured here. I too have seen wonderful scenes like this, but unfortunately was not into photography at the time.
Beautiful street photo. The blue and yellow work well here. The bread looks interesting. Gotta love those hats. As soon as I see them I think, it must be Peru.
I agree, color is best. The subtle yellow on the curb would probably get lost. I say that it is your project, so your rules. Looking forward to more of your re-exploring old work.
I like this shot of the woman sitting in the doorway. I wonder, really, if knowing what you know today, you would have shot this much differently. While I'm not an expert, I'd say your composition is very good.
I’m glad you left the colour in this one.
I’ve been using On One Raw to resize and it’s been okay but then I’m not really looking to make huge prints or anything these days.
All kinds of wonderful here, and I too am glad you kept the color. The blue and that bit of yellow are perfect. (Not that it matters, but it was actually 2000; Greece was 2001.) I'm ready to go back when you are!
I have several years where I was shooting slide film instead of 35mm. I even have a scanner to get them into the computer. I just don't have place to permanently set up! Someday... Good choice to stay with color (from a black and white gal!). This shot really is about the contrast of the colorful location and the woman who seems to have a very bleak life. Excellent shot with a powerful story.
I’ve been using On One Raw to resize and it’s been okay but then I’m not really looking to make huge prints or anything these days.