Robin (UK) Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 My wife and I recently did a photo shoot at the Ace Cafe in London. I've re-worked one of the shots by photoshopping out anything 'modern looking', adding a border and making the colours a lot 'warmer' for more of a vintage feel. Here's the final version. I'm hoping it looks like a shot from Miami in 1950. Quote
TodFitch Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 My wife and I recently did a photo shoot at the Ace Cafe in London.I've re-worked one of the shots by photoshopping out anything 'modern looking', adding a border and making the colours a lot 'warmer' for more of a vintage feel. Here's the final version. I'm hoping it looks like a shot from Miami in 1950. Does "modern looking" include a license plate that reads "rock the joint.com"? Nice photo, by the way. Quote
busycoupe Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 Very nice! I wonder if you could do a deckel edge on it? Quote
Big_John Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 I like the pic. To make it look like it was in Miami, you'd need to include some art deco architecture in the background. Quote
Jim Yergin Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 Robin, Very nice. It looks like you are having a great time. Thanks for posting. Jim Yergin Quote
greg g Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 some reflected palm trees in the windows, maybe some art deco color touches on the building. the building in you pic is pretty close. something like this Quote
Robin (UK) Posted January 20, 2011 Author Report Posted January 20, 2011 Does "modern looking" include a license plate that reads "rock the joint.com"? Well spotted, Tod. Here's the original picture. How many changes can you see? Quote
greg g Posted January 20, 2011 Report Posted January 20, 2011 the chairs, the stuff in the windowsof the building, the building security exterior lighting, the signal flashers under your bumper gaurds, and the hue of the colors. and looks like some subtle airbrushing of the bloke's physic...... Quote
TJM70's_48 Posted January 21, 2011 Report Posted January 21, 2011 Very nice work...the subject of making "new" old photos is very interesting to me. It's very difficult to get it just right... In addition to our world looking vastly different, all I can figure is we just look different than people did back in the day. Less ethnic, a little more meat on our bones than they had. And it's about impossible to get the haircuts just right. I haven't seen too many photos that pull it off completely. I thought I found one in NYC recently, but it was actually from 1952. I would have sworn it was a re-creation with actors, it was that perfect. The optics of our digital cameras aren't the same as a point and shoot 620 would have been, depth of field is different...just less "perfect". I am not trying to demean your effort, it's a great photo. You have taken on a challenge that's very difficult to attain and met it quite squarely with success. Quote
greg g Posted January 22, 2011 Report Posted January 22, 2011 I think I see where Robin set his picture up. When was the building painted white?? Quote
aero3113 Posted January 22, 2011 Report Posted January 22, 2011 I think I see where Robin set his picture up. When was the building painted white??Over to the left, right? Quote
greg g Posted January 22, 2011 Report Posted January 22, 2011 to the left of where the main sign starts, you can even see the support for the portico roof. no steps in the older pic. Quote
Robin (UK) Posted January 22, 2011 Author Report Posted January 22, 2011 I think I see where Robin set his picture up. When was the building painted white?? That's the place. And yes, the picture was taken to the left of the building. The building has a fascinating history - especially for 'petrolheads' like us, as it was a transport cafe that was adopted by youths and bikers as their hang-out in the 1950s. It's a legendary venue - it featured in the film 'The Leather Boys'. My mother used to go there and she tells me stories of riding on the back of Triumphs and Nortons, wearing an army surplus flying jacket. Several years ago, Mark Wilsmore decided that the building (that was being used as a tire-fitting center) should be recognised for its history and set about returning it to being a cafe. He bought the building and waited for the tire company's lease to expire. During that time he set up a temporary building in the car park and would hold bike meets every weekend, sell t-shirts and spread the word. Now he runs a successful business, welcomes classic bikes and cars, stages gigs with bands and has breathed life back into the old place. it's an inspirational story. If you want to read more about the history, check out the info on the Ace website... http://www.ace-cafe-london.com/History.aspx Quote
greg g Posted January 22, 2011 Report Posted January 22, 2011 So Robin not to be cheeky, but did your mums have any tats??? Wonder does this ring a bell???? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 22, 2011 Report Posted January 22, 2011 oh yeah..tickle me AMALs... owned an 850 Commando...smooth powerful bike.. Quote
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