05-03-2021, 10:20 AM (This post was last modified: 05-03-2021, 10:20 AM by Archivist.)
I'm not sure whether I am posting from the perspective of Archivist or as an individual.
I do share some of Bystander's concerns. I have already come across a photo published in another old car forum that claimed authenticity. It was subsequently shown to be a modern manipulation of a period photo... The chap who published it had no idea it had been manipulated and believed it to be genuine...
Actually, I do think there is some need for care here..
(05-03-2021, 10:20 AM)Archivist Wrote: I'm not sure whether I am posting from the perspective of Archivist or as an individual.
I do share some of Bystander's concerns. I have already come across a photo published in another old car forum that claimed authenticity. It was subsequently shown to be a modern manipulation of a period photo... The chap who published it had no idea it had been manipulated and believed it to be genuine...
Actually, I do think there is some need for care here..
Hugh
Fair enough Hugh — but I hope we continue to see images from different ages which show what we’ve lost eg softer landscapes, marled roads and houses in a state of decay against tarmac roads, power lines and disappearing doors.
Indeed Charles - period photos are a must. I guess we all have an interest in 'history' as a result of owning our cars - and the images of the cars being used in the 20s and 30s I absolutely love. The particular photo that started this thread being a case in point..
As I have said here before, this is part of the Archive collection which is sadly lacking and I am trying my upmost to enhance the collection in that area. Any pointers to such photos being sold will be gladly received...
Believe me, I'm no expert on Photoshop - the latest version is an immensely complex thing to get to grips with - so I only fiddle about at the edges of what's possible. There are all sorts of magic shortcuts, but they rarely work as well as careful handwork. Still, by pinching a part-finished image with most of the legwork done, it is possible to come up with some interesting stuff. "Here's my betrothed in his new car. It's bigger than yours - so push off, Archi."
