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Seriously Sepia

  

Category:  Photography & Art

By:  a-macarthur  •  6 years ago  •  16 comments

Seriously Sepia

In the early days of photography, black and white photos were sometimes tinted sepia tone …

Sepia  is a reddish-brown color, named after the rich brown pigment derived from the ink sac of the common cuttlefish  Sepia . The word  sepia  is the Latinized form of the Greek σηπία, sēpía, cuttlefish.

In the Digital Photography Age, images can be converted from their original colors, or, black and white states, to sepia (and any number of other tones).

In my opinion, sepia-tone images take on an aged, dignified look … and with some additional creative image-manipulation … can be damned-well mysterious, enchanting and exciting in ways full color images cannot.

Like f'rinstance …

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Mysterious Light in Back Road Thicket

© A. Mac/A.G.

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A. Macarthur
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1  author  A. Macarthur    6 years ago

Experience the mood.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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1.1  Buzz of the Orient  replied to  A. Macarthur @1    6 years ago
"In my opinion, sepia-tone images take on an aged, dignified look … and with some additional creative image-manipulation … can be damned-well mysterious, enchanting and exciting in ways full color images cannot."

I am in full agreement with your opinion. The same opinion can be applied for B&W films - perfect examples being The Third Man, Night of the Hunter, and Schindler's List.

The top photo appears to be the sun shining through what appears to be barren frozen ice-covered branches after a winter ice-storm, which is an interesting effect, while I do prefer the serenity of the other photo.

 
 
 
MrFrost
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2  MrFrost    6 years ago

Sepia has always been one of my favorite, "styles". of photography. 

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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3  author  A. Macarthur    6 years ago

For the moment, it looks like this article is "brown-and-out" … maybe tomorrow will bring visitors; for now, I thank you, MrFrost.

 
 
 
dave-2693993
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3.1  dave-2693993  replied to  A. Macarthur @3    6 years ago

LOL,

Mac, you should know by now I am usually at least a day late on things.

 
 
 
Kavika
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4  Kavika     6 years ago

I like both but the second one is my favorite....Well done Mac.

 
 
 
Ender
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5  Ender    6 years ago

Are those ferns? I had them all over a backyard once. Loved them. Could not get them to grow anywhere else.

 
 
 
dave-2693993
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5.1  dave-2693993  replied to  Ender @5    6 years ago

Sure looks like them. I used to have them on a wooded side hill.

 
 
 
Buzz of the Orient
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6  Buzz of the Orient    6 years ago

Which photo is older?

512

512

The first photo was taken by me about two years ago, it is a digital colour photo that with my editing program I was able to desaturate, sepia tone it, and provide the deterioration and framing that would appear on a vintage photo.

The second photo, of the Wales countryside, was taken 46 years ago on 35mm B&W film in my Canon F1 SLR, enlarged and processed including the sepia tone in my home darkroom soon thereafter, recently scanned to my computer, and only framed now with my editing program. 

 
 
 
dave-2693993
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6.1  dave-2693993  replied to  Buzz of the Orient @6    6 years ago

Great effect.

 
 
 
Robert in Ohio
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7  Robert in Ohio    6 years ago

Beautiful pictures and thanks for the information - I am aspiring photographer and all knowledge helps me get a little better

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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7.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Robert in Ohio @7    6 years ago

I always encourage technical and questions regarding aesthetics in photography and other visual imagery … and will try my best to answer them; certainly other members will also have knowledge to share.

To my disappointment, there are not enough NT members interested enough to start and sustain a GROUP where "PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNOLOGY & AESTHETICS" would be the theme.

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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7.1.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  A. Macarthur @7.1    6 years ago

See what I mean?

 
 
 
dave-2693993
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8  dave-2693993    6 years ago

Great photos and effects Mac.

 
 
 
Nona62
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9  Nona62    6 years ago

I like the Sephia tint also !!  It gives pictures so much character.   Awesome job as always Mac !!

 
 
 
A. Macarthur
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9.1  author  A. Macarthur  replied to  Nona62 @9    6 years ago

Thanks to those who take the time to look, comment and add images to these discussions … I am greatly appreciative.

 
 

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