This image presented a bit of a challenge. I took it at 800 ISO for some reason, rather than exposing it for a longer time. It was an 8s exposure, but I probably could have gotten a brighter, less grainy image at ISO 100 or 200 for 30-60s. In the end, though, I like the slight graininess the higher ISO gave. (I mean, I meant to do that! Yeah.)
When shooting I was thinking I’d convert it to black and white, but that was all I had in mind. I really like the way it turned out.
Make the jump to see how I did it
Here’s how I did it:
- As always, convert image to LAB color and sharpen only the Lightness layer using Unsharp Mask. Then return to RGB color mode. (PS action here)
- Add this texture as a layer, stretched it to fit the entire frame and set the layer to overlay
- Convert to black and white using Black and White Adjustment layer and make sure the Black and White layer is above the texture layer in the Layers Pallette (so it affects the texture, too.)
- Add Levels layer (Midtone Input Level = .78, Highlight Input Level = 128)
Final product on Flickr
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