Scanning chromes
Chromes (slides) capture images in fine detail, but can add a tint. I came across this slide, which is more than 20 years old. The colors are vivid, and the image is crisp. But it scanned with a distinct blue tint. So I decided to use that for effect. I opened it up with Gimp (Linux photo editor) and altered the curve on the blue channel, leaving the highlights more blue (sky) and lowering the midtones and shadows (primarioly sand). The result is a pleasing image, if not one that captures the colors with perfect accuracy.
