When we remove some of the color from an image, or change the color in an image, we remove some of the reality.
When we add noise (grain), we remove some of the reality.
When we remove some of the sharpness, we also remove some of the reality.
When we remove some of the reality, our pictures can (but not always) look more artistic and creative.
Plug-ins help us remove reality quickly and easily. Here I used the Old West effect in onOne Software's PhotoTools, and then added a camera frame in onOne's PhotoFrame Professional.
Have some fun today removing the reality from an image with plug-ins. Many plug-ins offer free trials.
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Explore the light,
Rick