A couple of weeks ago, I decided to embark on another project. About 10 to 15 years ago, I took just about every summer off and traveled Europe. At that point, my company was really seasonal and I had the opportunity for about 5 years in a row. Just me, a backpack, a Eurail pass, and a rough plan…thats all I needed. Live low to the ground and travel…….good times. Anyway, I acquired quite a collection of images and slides from exploring about 15 or so countries from Scandinavia to Portugal to Greece and everything in between. So the project has basically been to review some of these images, scan some of the best, reprocess them using some techniques I have learned in the recent months, and share on my blog from time to time. Maybe this is a part of a late midlife crisis, not sure…..but its kinda fun to look back at memories. I do treasure these memories and the great people I met along the way!
This image was captured somewhere in Greece….I think. Looked like a great one to paint in some drama and texture. Enjoy!

this is amazing mike
have a great week
Wow this is so cool. I love the effect. It looks like an ancient scene…beautiful. I bet you are sooo excited about your trip! 🙂
Beautiful Mike…and gorgeous texture u added…love it….
Awesome shot and processing, Mike! Wow!
wonderful capture and editing…lots of work to scan, etc…Wow!
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oh my, lucky to have traveled each summer. i sure would love to try that. and i’m sure u got quite a collection there, keep those photos coming. this is really great Mike, a good use of texture to add some mood to it.
Looks great, really intriguing, very nicely done
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Gorgeous and I love the processing you are very good, superb!
Thanks for the comments you are very sweet : )
the scanning part should keep u real busy mikey! 😀 nice vintage approach & texture! i believe that should be a fantastic trip to wonder 15+ countries!
Superbly processed shot Mike !
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Never been to Greece but always wanted to go. Great processing…so interesting.
Interesting scenery, excellent processing! Love the texture & tones here!
amaziiiiiiiiiiiiiing!!!!!
timeless, just like Greece
I get to go there next year, my first global trip.
Its in Athens.