23 August 2013
Lens:
1. 30th Street Station, Philadelphia. iPhone 4s, August 2103; © Sally W. Donatello and Lens and Pens by Sally, 2013
2. 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, iPhone 4s, August 2013; © Sally W. Donatello and Lens and Pens by Sally, 2013
Let me know which you prefer and why.
Pens: WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge fit into my recent experimentation with apps on my iPhone 4s. Originally the image in the Lens section seem to lend itself to the past–a soft patina that characterized it as an “antique.”
My inclination was to take advantage of this quality. The result is photographs that have a vintage effect.
The shot already had an out-of-focus sensibility. The editing simply pushed the blur and brought the passengers more into focus.
If you want to see more street photography, click here to my post from Monday.
Note: As always I welcome any comment about this post or any part of my blog.
Lens and Pens by Sally 
I really love the way you’ve processed these shots. Excellent job.
Edith, thanks so much. Enjoy your day.
The antique effect is brilliant. It made an already awesome picture unforgettable! Have a great weekend.
I appreciate your comment. Have a lovely day, Thanks.
Awesome, both of them!
Thanks, it was a challenge to create the “vintage” effect.
Sorry, can’t choose one; I love them both! You can just feel the energy.
Tina, thank you.
I like the first one. Which app? I have been using them more too.
It’s called Vintage. I play with them, and often only keep a precious few. You have to search for the ones that suit your aesthetic. Thanks.
Really cool!!!!!! Thanks!
You are very welcome–thank you.
nice editing with antique effects.
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Thank you for the comment and the visit.
Wonderful work~ like it
Thanks so much.
Very effective processing. It seems to visually express that feeling you have in a group when the interaction between the people is more important that what’s going on around you. The background becomes a blur.
Suzanne, thank you so much for your thoughts.
I have been right at this spot…so this art just came alive for me. Great job Sally.
Laurie, glad to hear that you have been to Philadelphia, and its railway station, which is a visual feast–much like the rest of the city. Thanks.
I love the “antique” feeling created by the iPhone. After switching back and forth between the two image, I think I prefer the not blurred one. It brings out more details which I like. The background is not disturbing, anyway.
It was a “total” experiment, which is what brings us closer to editing tools that suit our own vision. I agree with you about the second image. Thanks.