Sydney February 2013 (2 photos)
When I get older losing my hair
Many years from now
Will you still be sending me a valentine
Birthday greetings, bottle of wine?
If I’d been out till quarter to three
Would you lock the door?
Will you still need me, will you still feed me
When I’m sixty-four?
“When I’m Sixty-Four” is a song by the Beatles, written by Paul McCartney (credited to LennonโMcCartney) and released in 1967 on their album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
A while ago, I eventually took the free upgrade from Nik to Google Nik, and found there was a new program called Analog Efex Pro. This gives me a chance to play around and try to give a photo a bit of an antique look (I admit it, not helped by this man’s clothing). I chose one of the wet plate options and did a bit of adjustment. In this photo I’ve tried to convey the joy of simple pleasures, reminiscences, and time.
The wordpress weekly photo challenge topic this week is what do you treasure ?
Here’s a less edited version…
Etcetera Etcetera Etcetera 
I do like the little bit of texture.
Thank you.
In this case, I do prefer the more editing version.
Thanks, something different from me.
One of my fave Beatles songs. Sweet image here.
Thank you. ๐
I really like the center focus and antique effect. It’s an interesting contrast with their clothing. I used to use Nik before it was bought out by Google.
Thanks. I resisted updating for several months, but having already spent the money on Nik, and liking the workflow, I eventually updated. We’ll see what happens.
I like the preset you used ๐ It gives an older feel and the blur seems greater in the background cause of the grain size filter. The pic is very suitable for WPC: treasure ๐
Thank you Paula. ๐
I don’t know… kinda like that guy’s shirt, and the hats rock! Thanks for posting two images. Great capture.
Thank you kindly. The hats are a necessity in the heat of summer here.
I like the edited one. It tells the story and the joy.
Thank you. ๐
The second version attracts me more immediately – maybe because the couple seem to stand out more. Which edit did you prefer?
Thanks. I like the first one, because I’ve never done that before, but I don’t think it’s a technique I’d use often.
The wet plate edit works – always nice to have some additional tools at your disposal.
Thanks. We all have our favourite techniques and styles. I agree it helps to have some backup tools.
Nice shot!
Thank you.
I like both of them very much!
I love the lyrics…:)
Thank you. ๐
I guess she ( he) will ๐
Indeed. ๐
I think I prefer the second one, with just a lighter amount of sepia and a much more crisp quality too. Gives an feel of memory, but not too much in the past. You’re right about the clothes, if they had been dressed more quaintly – and the woman wearing a dress, maybe that would be more striking to have the aged affect. It’s funny how we have inbuilt connections in our minds as to what we expect to compliment a picture. Shouldn’t be like that, but fixed ideas are difficult to shift sometimes! ๐ Perhaps you need to stumble across a very old eccentric lady on a street corner in Italy wearing a black dress – the ageing and sepia would be perfect. But isn’t that idea so stereotypical?! ๐
Stereotypical but comfortable. I wonder if newer generations will know the warmth and joy of an old vintage photo. With everything digital, and people printing less, it may be a disappearing joy.
I like both versions but think the first is my favorite as it really focuses on the couple and their moment together.
Thank you.
I love this image!
It truly says so much.
Happy day to you, Lignum!
Thank you. Have great day Lisa.
It’s nice, whatever that thinggy is you’re talking about, LD – makes the photo more … relatable to, somehow.
Thank you. This is one of my early candids, shot from behind. I had to jazz it up a bit. ๐
What a charming photo! That song is wonderful also. I like both edits on the photo… very fascinating to see. But I think I like the less edited one more. ๐
Thank you. I always appreciate your opinions Elina. Have a great day. ๐
So wonderful. I prefer the less edited version. The contrast makes it pop a little more.
Thanks. I appreciate the feedback.
The edited one has warm nostalgia. Lovely…
Many thanks. Hope you have a great day.
visually, i.e. for us as viewers, they are bonded not only by the almost identical hats, but by holding hands too.. so sweet and very well captured ๐ I like the less edited version, the warm toning you’ve chosen for this shot is very fine too… but you are right, we need to experiment and try out new things… ๐
Thanks. It’s good to go outside one’s comfort zone, but if it turns out to be a bomb, you won’t see it on my blog. ๐
I love both with preference for the less edited. and I’ll send you a post card when you’re 64 ๐
Thanks, but to paraphrase the last sentence: Will you still feed me, IF I come to Singapore? Until then, I’ll wait for that postcard. ๐
That’s a BIG if, lol… Of course I will, when you’re 64.
But you are ’64!
IF i guess right (’64 = wood dragon) ๐
No need to guess, it’s on my ABOUT page. ๐
It would be more interesting if you’re a centennial man, lol… ๐
LOL ๐
Up early? Up late? I”m about to have breakfast then go to work, so it’s even earlier where you are.
It’s 3.25am, and i’m working. I usually sleep when you’re having lunch.
Now I understand why you drink so much coffee. ๐
I think the antique look was a good idea. It makes a big difference. You got some good results.
Thank you very much.
So very sweet and nostalgic…beautiful work!
Thank you very much.
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Have a good weekend!
Thank you very much. I prefer not to accept awards, but I truly appreciate the gesture.
I have linked to your blog in my menu item, Award Nominations.
Thanks! That’s very kind, I do appreciate it. I never knew it was possible to do that, I thought that by now I knew all the ins & outs of a blog but… what is a menu item?
You’re welcome. It’s the row of links that you can see underneath my header on any page in my blog. It’s a permanent link to pages I’ve created. You can create one in dashboard>appearance>menus if your theme supports it.
Thanks for the info, I appreciate!
You’re welcome.
The agony of choice but what fun to play around with so many variations and still keep the original. Your couple move within a lovely light in both shots while the first shot has them firmly centered in their world. A very touching photo Lignum.
Thanks Patti. This was one of my earlier candids when I felt more comfortable walking behind my subjects. I was kind of entranced watching them, trying to get that right pose.
I like the effect. I upgraded too, as I already had silverefex pro. Sadly, Google seems to let things die after they buy them – I hope the Nik stuff survives.
Nik has actually taught me to use Lightroom and its functions. If Google stuffs up Nik, and I hope they don’t, I could probably survive without it. Got to have a backup plan.
I like the second version. The husband is pointing out the location, but his wife doesn’t seem too interested…
So typical of life. ๐