Split-toning by the sea

[tb2]

In the days of film when I did wet processing I always fancied trying split-toning in the style of the nineteenth-century photographers. But it seemed a complex process, and I never got round to it. However, digital makes it easier. This shot of the new promenade at Cleveleys, Lancashire, has a sepia/blue split applied to a high-contrast black and white conversion of the original colour image.


Tony

For more info go to: http://photoquoto.blogspot.com

 

[Olympus8MP]

Thats awesome! The modern look goes well with the split-toning!

 

[tb2]

Thanks Sean. The shot was taken with your weapon of choice plus the 11-22.

Regards, Tony

 

[Olympus8MP]

ohhhh.. I want that 11-22 so bad!!

 

[Aquarium Dreams]

Oooh-oh-ooooh! Very nice colors, indeed. I agree the architecture fits well with the toning. Looks a bit like an alien world.

 

[MrMatthieu]

Very nice post treatment and nice composition, I like your shot

mat

 

[LaFoto]

Good!
I am out of words for your photos, anyway. They're all jaw-droppers.

Would you be so kind as to explain to me how this split toning is being done (my PS is ancient, though, it is only the 6.0 version).

 

[tb2]

Thanks for the feedback on this one Aquarium, Matthieu & Corinna. Here are three links to give you an idea about the process Corinna - the long, the short and the wet (film) . It's not a process that would stand regular, repeated use, but used sparingly on the right subject it adds a nice quality.

Regards, Tony

Long
http://fmphotocourses.blogspot.com/2006/11/how-to-split-toning.html

Short (use rollover to see effects)
http://www.pixelgenius.com/color/pkc_help/pkcol-pages/122-splittoning.html

Wet
http://www.ilfordphoto.com/aboutilford/page.asp?n=133

 

[Olympus8MP]

you've inspired me to try some split-toning on some of my pics. I like this!