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Title: A very effective colourisation
Post by: macsporran on March 01, 2023, 08:03:40 PM

(Credits to the WWI pilots FB page where I noticed this re-toned picture.)

I think this a really effective colourisation and worth repeating here.

We probably all know the original b&w picture of MvR's visit which, to me, has little impact but, as tinted here, I think it really comes to life and leaps out at you.

Many historians understandably dislike the process as it gives a false authority to colours chosen, but as long as you don't treat the shading as gospel (and, heaven forbid, quote as a reference source!), the positive benefits in realism and immediacy are fantastic.

Anyway, it really caught my eye and, like Peter Jackson's movie, gives modern eyes a view on these century old images.
Sandy

Title: Re: A very effective colourisation
Post by: DaddyO on March 01, 2023, 11:44:28 PM

Nice spot Sandy. (I agree that it adds a certain immediacy to the original) :)

Paul

Title: Re: A very effective colourisation
Post by: PJ Fisher on March 08, 2023, 11:35:34 AM

I saw this image also on instagram.  Good stuff. Here are a couple others that caught my eye there:
(https://i.imgur.com/zCaxogE.jpg) (https://i.imgur.com/zcdSffb.png). (https://i.imgur.com/VkfNWBv.png). (https://i.imgur.com/rEpHH18.jpg)

Title: Re: A very effective colourisation
Post by: Borsos on March 08, 2023, 03:52:36 PM

That’s truely remarkable. I am always surprised how much more vivid a picture gets just by colors. These are the best examples.
Andreas

Title: Re: A very effective colourisation
Post by: KiwiZac on March 09, 2023, 05:33:14 AM

Wow - these are remarkable works! Sometimes colourising can be truly hit or miss but I rather like these.

Title: Re: A very effective colourisation
Post by: enathan on March 09, 2023, 06:18:49 AM

One of my favourites, the Vickers F.B.26 Vampire.