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Description Please don't tell me this photograph is too grainy... I know.

This image was taken in 1992 somewhere along the Cote d'Azur of France - unfortunately, I have forgotten exactly where this was (maybe some deviant can enlighten me?). At that time I was not even considering the possibility of becoming a graphic designer once - let alone an artist. Nonetheless a small low-quality print of this picture has been standing on my desk ever since.

The image was captured on a color negative film, the negatives of which have already begun to deteriorate (it's 13 years after all). So I took a high-res scan of the picture and tried to restore the former mood. Unfortunately I was not able to perfectly restore the sharpness, however, I managed to restore colors rather well, i.e. they come very close to that print that is still standing within reach.

Comments appreciated.
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Comments: 35

esiol [2012-12-25 22:03:07 +0000 UTC]

That's a beautiful picture, you did a great job on it, congrats !

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Bee-Myself [2011-03-28 10:20:50 +0000 UTC]

epic.

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NTGreen [2009-02-25 04:07:56 +0000 UTC]

Though I would make a suggestion for helping with the sharpness ...

1) Duplicate the image layer
2) Set the blend mode for the layer on soft light
3) Go to > filter > other > high pass
4) Set high pass around 3 to 4.5 (mess with it and see what works for you
5) That should do it ... you can also try the blend mode Overlay ... this will give you more contrast.
6) If some lines are too sharp you can paint over them with a neutral gray brush (opacity and flow around 50%) to soften the sharpened edges ... does that make sense???

You can also mess with the levels of the high pass layer to lighten/darken the under layer.

The nice thing about this method is that it is non-destructive ... you'll always have your original photo and you can change the opacity of the high pass layer as you think best.

Love this photo!

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skys-limitless [2008-11-20 01:10:31 +0000 UTC]

wow. great shot
the location is amazing

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Lazarus-D [2008-03-10 19:39:13 +0000 UTC]

This reminds me of a scene that you would see in a movie. Excellent capture of light!

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elvenphotography In reply to Lazarus-D [2008-03-16 14:49:59 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for these nice words.
Much appreciated.

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steph9668 [2008-01-06 21:10:44 +0000 UTC]

I'd say that was taken in Monaco, probably around the palace. Did you visit there too??

Pretty shot!

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elvenphotography In reply to steph9668 [2008-01-24 20:11:35 +0000 UTC]

Wow, you really happen to know this place!? Were you there yourself?

And, yes, you are probably right... in fact, now that I think of it, I remember I tried to mount my tripod in front of the palace and was shooed away by one of the guards. Then I walked down one of those narrow streets and...

Thank you very much, Steph. You made my day.

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steph9668 In reply to elvenphotography [2008-01-24 20:15:07 +0000 UTC]

Cool!

Yes, actually I work in Monaco! Not very close to the palace but I do know the area well.

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nocturnal-belle [2007-06-16 02:32:52 +0000 UTC]

wonderful!

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elvenphotography In reply to nocturnal-belle [2007-06-16 08:42:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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Bouchon [2007-05-19 11:16:45 +0000 UTC]

It's a very beautiful shot, I putted it on my journal in "Let's see what others can do" =]

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elvenphotography In reply to Bouchon [2007-06-16 08:42:06 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much. I feel honored to be in your journal.

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CinemaRain [2007-04-26 22:47:49 +0000 UTC]

I want to walk down this road--the way you shot the picture fills it with mystery--Awesome.

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elvenphotography In reply to CinemaRain [2007-04-26 23:55:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. I'm happy the image can make you feel the same mystery that I remember having felt that night...

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AmberSunset [2007-04-23 16:20:29 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful shot, great angle and perspective!

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elvenphotography In reply to AmberSunset [2007-04-23 16:49:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! Glad you like it.

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Grian [2007-04-05 17:50:57 +0000 UTC]

You've really captured the beauty of those small French streets.
This is magical

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elvenphotography In reply to Grian [2007-04-13 18:36:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, Lisa. Your words mean a lot to me.

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Grian In reply to elvenphotography [2007-04-17 22:48:58 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

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Wilithin [2006-10-12 13:23:17 +0000 UTC]

Wow... what a mood
great photo of narrow street, like from nowel...
I like it very much

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elvenart In reply to Wilithin [2007-02-25 12:05:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for the kind words.

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NiraGonzalez [2006-08-21 01:23:57 +0000 UTC]

I love the illumination!!
nice shot

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elvenphotography In reply to NiraGonzalez [2006-10-09 10:41:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.

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MayaGen [2006-07-30 13:56:23 +0000 UTC]

Very lovely, I don't mind the grain at all. It has a unique atmosphere, so inviting. The warm colour tones are superb. Visited the coast too, but cannot hep with the location.
Well done

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elvenphotography In reply to MayaGen [2006-10-09 10:20:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for the nice words. Much appreciated.

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vitious [2006-07-28 17:39:54 +0000 UTC]

A really nice shot, before reading your comment I thought it had been taken in Spain... Really well chosen location!

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elvenphotography In reply to vitious [2006-10-09 10:19:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.

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Devil427 [2006-06-08 12:07:07 +0000 UTC]

it's an amazing shot with the curve .... it's my fav.+ without any doubt

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elvenphotography In reply to Devil427 [2006-06-08 13:26:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate it.

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thomas-darktrack [2006-06-08 08:12:16 +0000 UTC]

You obviously did a very nice job !

I really like the composition of this picture, with this curved line leading the eye.

Great mood as well.

Excellent work, undoublty

+fav

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elvenphotography In reply to thomas-darktrack [2006-06-08 08:16:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for the great comment.
Much appreciated.

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thomas-darktrack In reply to elvenphotography [2006-06-08 08:28:27 +0000 UTC]

you're very welcome

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loba79 [2006-06-08 08:10:06 +0000 UTC]

Hello I was browsing around dA and came across your page.
this is very well done
it deserve my admiration!

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elvenphotography In reply to loba79 [2006-06-08 08:17:22 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for the nice words.

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