So this is how it will work.
Download the file (right-click, save as or save target as), give it all the treatment you want, anything goes so long as it is only this image you are working with.
Note that anything goes for post-processing of this image, but copyright of the image remains with me.
Make a note of what post processing techniques you use.
When you are finished, email me with
- the finished JPG image
- an explanation of the post-processing techniques used
- your forum username.
I will send a reply email to all images received so you are sure I have it. If you do not receive a reply email from me within a couple of days of submitting, PM me.
I will gather the images and make a voting poll to be judged by members of the forum.
See my profile for my email address.
The competition begins now and ends at midnight on Wednesday 28th October.
Any difficulties in submitting entries or for clarification on anything, please PM me.
If you use an Adobe program you may need to download and install Adobe Camera Raw. This link may come in useful in allowing you to open the image.
Judging will be done over a two week period once I have set up the voting topic.
No prizes, just for fun.
Once the winner is announced, I will add the post processing techniques used to the topic in the interests of learning more about the "digital darkroom".
The topic will then be open for healthy debate on what people like, what they don't like, and why.
Depending on the success / popularity of the challenge, I will then look for another image from my vast selection and we'll have another go.
The image for this challenge was selected by walkinTas from a shortlist I put together for him.
Have fun!
), which can be used as a plugin for The GIMP. Apparently it can also be used on its own to manipulate RAW images on its own. I'll take a closer look at it when I get a chance.
, although I doubt I'll ever use most of the features.