Vintage Summer

Artist: Kitsmumma
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Vintage Summer

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Photograph taken at Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills, NSW, Australia.

Also available as a Tshirt
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Vintage Summer II

Image copyright © 2008 Kitsmumma
Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

Vintage Summer belongs to the following groups:

Blast from the Past, Friends of RedBubble, Out of the Blue (75%+ Blue artwork), Rural NSW, Surfing, The Grunge Art Gallery and Visual Texture

Rhana Griffin, 8 months ago

God Sylvia…. the treatment you have given this image is absolutley stunning!!! Beautiful work darl.
Kitsmumma in reply to Rhana Griffin’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks so much Rhana, jazzed up a boring old image by laying it on some background texture I’ve been working on.
Barssel, 8 months ago

Reminds me of that cult classic “Endless Summer”.............wonderful image.
Rhana Griffin, 8 months ago

So you actually created the tecture? I have to get you to show me out to do that when you come visit!
Kitsmumma in reply to Rhana Griffin’s comment, 8 months ago

I’ve been taking shots of paper, paint, sheds, fabric, you name it. It’s my new project for when I’m uninspired. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t, trial and error!
Kitsmumma in reply to Barssel’s comment, 8 months ago

That’s a huge compliment Adrian, thank you.
Lumineux, 8 months ago

Dang but this is good!! Loving the retro feel. I’m really diggin this latest series of textured images Silvia.
flower68, 8 months ago

gorgeous stuff.love the texture.
Kitsmumma in reply to Lumineux’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks so much Marion, I’m really into it at the moment, it’s fun to create different textures when stuck for other ideas. I’m really pleased with this one as the original shot was a little overexposed, this just gives it a whole new life.
Sharon Hammond, 8 months ago

V cool indeed
Kitsmumma in reply to flower68’s comment, 8 months ago

Hey flower, you’re back! Thank you so much.
Damian, 8 months ago

That’s gorgeous :)
Great idea to build up a collection of textures; paid off in full in this image!
Nicole Goggins, 8 months ago

love the textures…
flower68, 8 months ago

hey it’s the internet so u never can 100% believe stuff,but rumour is Flight of the Conchord may be touring here soon.Damn we need to live in the same city so we could go together!:-)
FAT1, 8 months ago

awesome kitsmumma.

aussie beach summer.

this is THE shot someone should put up in huge proportions at a beach house to look at over winter.

fantastic.
AnaBanana, 8 months ago

fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
JanG, 8 months ago

This is absolutely lovely and evokes summer in every way, aaah….. =)
Jan Landers, 8 months ago

this is just wonderful…..love the texture and the image of summer here amidst the gusty mountain winds of winter!!! thanks for giving us light at the end of the tunnel. :-) very nice work!!!
Helene Kippert, 8 months ago

Great work Sylvia
nikicntry, 8 months ago

Terrific job! It DOES remind me of long-ago summer, and looks like it’s been kept in a pocket. Very nostalgic, without being cutesy. Wonderful technique!
Paul Louis Vil..., 8 months ago

Gritty, grainy and very Aussie! Love it! :D
amarica, 8 months ago

Very well done
Nikki Trexel, 8 months ago

this looks great! awesome effect…really makes the shot different and special.
Anthony Mancuso, 8 months ago

this is an amazing shot. beautifully done.
Nancy Coyle, 8 months ago

Really love this….... When I saw this all I could hear in my head was a Beach Boys song. It looks like a weathered photo and I love that. I also must say that I saw the tee shirt for this and I am certain that will sell well….......perfect for summer.
Helen Bascom, 8 months ago

I just love this effect. It’s like it has been folded and in a drawer for years. Superb
Jennifer Woodward, 8 months ago

Excellent work on the treatment – really well done!
Antoine Dagobert, 8 months ago

beautiful treatment! bravo!
Kitsmumma in reply to FAT1’s comment, 8 months ago

Appreciate your wonderful comment FAT1, means a lot, thank you.
Kitsmumma in reply to Damian’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks so much Damian, actually a lot of fun to create.
Kitsmumma in reply to flower68’s comment, 8 months ago

Bet they don’t play my local ‘Bowlo’. Hope you get the chance to check them out.
Kitsmumma in reply to Nancy Coyle’s comment, 8 months ago

Hi Nancy, thanks so much, does have that Beach Boys era and feel about it, I think the longboard really adds to that. Thanks also re the Tshirt, I thought it would look cool, appreciate your wonderful comments.
Kitsmumma, 8 months ago

Thank you to everyone for the wonderful comments, much appreciated.
Jessie Harris, 8 months ago

I love the detail and textures in this. Awesome work!
Cathleen Taraw..., 8 months ago

I love your colour choice :)
Anette Tyler, 8 months ago

Great treatment
JustCards, 8 months ago

Very beautiful work
Darren Burdell, 8 months ago

Love This!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kitsmumma, 8 months ago

Thank you again everyone for the wonderful comments, truly appreciated.
KCphoto, 8 months ago

Love the editing…......fantastic!! :)K
Ann Garrett, 8 months ago

Excellent work
redpoppies, 8 months ago

GORGEOUS! Love this image!
ElRobbo, 8 months ago

This picture looks as though it has just been unfurled in front of me!
Great use of texture, here, and a good choice in imagery!
Well done, Kitsmumma!
Rebs O, 8 months ago

love the treatment on this image – great work
Karen Cook, 8 months ago

Very iconic “Australian” image!
karenanderson, 8 months ago

fantastic … love the texture to it :)
Paul Vanzella, 8 months ago

this is so brilliant – adore the texture and feel – wonderul work!
Kitsmumma in reply to Jan Landers’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks so much Jan, hope it’s warming up for you. Things are slowing chilling off here, I’m dreading winter!
Kitsmumma in reply to Helene Kippert’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks so much Helene.
Kitsmumma in reply to nikicntry’s comment, 8 months ago

Thank you so much for your great comment nikicntry, much appreciated. I’ve been experimenting with backgrounds and textures that I’ve created using macro shots.
Kitsmumma in reply to Paul Louis Villani’s comment, 8 months ago

Thank you Paul, I hoped it had an Aussie feel. Much appreciated.
Silvia Manuela, 8 months ago

Interesting treatment, this works superbly and it does have that ‘Australian’ feel to it. Well done, Sylvia.
Kitsmumma in reply to Paul Vanzella’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks so much Paul, funny isn’t it, I had previously uploaded the straight photo and barely received a comment. The added textures really have finished it off and definately enhance the vintage feel of the image. Appreciate your comment.
Kitsmumma in reply to Silvia Manuela’s comment, 8 months ago

Hi Silvia, thank you so much. I was a little bored and lost for inspiration so I decided to try creating some textured backgrounds (something new for me), now there is no stopping me, I’m on a roll.
alistair mcbride, 8 months ago

Great shot Sylvia and you got featured about time the did! well done.
Danny, 8 months ago

oooh i like this
something different
Big wendesday is my favourite all time movie and this reeks of nostalgia
beautiful work
Danny, 8 months ago

also like an old copy of “Tracks ” found in a second hand store
favoured twice
Robert Knapman, 8 months ago

I agree with FAT1 :) Magnificent hon
MuscularTeeth, 8 months ago

PERFECT !!!!
bluenova88, 8 months ago

not my kind of thing, however you managed to capture my attention with it, Excellent job you have done with it, I also Agree with FAT1 Magnificent!
ccrcats, 8 months ago

Amazing work.
Leah Highland, 8 months ago

No suprise that this image is featured. Excellent all around!
cdwork, 8 months ago

Great title and work
Craig Hender, 8 months ago

Fantastic work, and a superb composition.
Adamophoto, 8 months ago

Looks like its from the movie endless summer….Nice Shot
Kitsmumma in reply to alistair mcbride’s comment, 8 months ago

Thank you so much alistair, was a great surprise to be ‘featured’.
Kitsmumma in reply to Helen Bascom’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks so much Helen, that was exactly the effect I was after. Appreciate your great comment.
Kitsmumma in reply to ElRobbo’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks so much ElRobbo, I loved the original photo but it was a little ‘washed out’, the textures just worked so well, I’m really pleased with myself! hehe.
Kitsmumma in reply to Leah Highland’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks so much Leah, it was a pleasant surprise.
Kitsmumma in reply to Danny’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks so much Danny. This was something very different for me. I’ve started creating my own backgrounds from various macro shots I’ve taken and this one just worked with this shot. The original shot (which I also uploaded but took down again) was overexposed and the background just worked, gave it the feeling I was after, ie, vintage and nostalgic surf culture. The guy with the board walked into my shot and I just couldn’t believe it…....longboard and all. Happy you like this.
PS – you should take a holiday to Angourie, I guarantee you would love it.
Kitsmumma in reply to Robert Knapman’s comment, 8 months ago

Thanks so much Robert, would be wonderful to have the wall space to do that.
nick board, 8 months ago

Thank’s for the inspiring work, and the idea’s
Mel Brackstone, 8 months ago

Fabulous work, Sylvia, I LOVE the texture overlay here!
4getsundaydrvs, 8 months ago

great work. love the vintage look
ozlat, 8 months ago

without the texturing and what not dare i say it’s a boring shot (for me)... but i absolutely love what you have done with it and like someone mentioned above is a reminder of ‘endless summer’... vintage surf shot (i’m loving it!!!)
ltruskett, 8 months ago

Sort of 60’s feel to it. Nice work.
Kitsmumma, 8 months ago

Thank you to everyone for the wonderful comments, I’m over the moon by the response to this work. Thanks again.
Ganz, 8 months ago

The grudge style is great!

Nice!
Mohammad Khaksar, 8 months ago

Dear Kitsmumma, great work I like the expression , the composition and the panning ..
well done!
mohamad.
Kitsmumma, 8 months ago

Thanks again everyone for the wonderful comments.
Jan Piller, 8 months ago

Beautiful image!!
Amy Briner, 8 months ago

this is just beautiful. I love the processing.
Theodore Jones, 8 months ago

Very nicely done.
Kitsmumma, 8 months ago

Thank you everyone for commenting, much appreciated.
Kitsmumma, 8 months ago
Brittany Colson, 8 months ago

awwwe, i love itt. So simple, yet in it’s own ways so complex. I love the blacl trim on the edges. good jobb =)
Alan Rodmell, 8 months ago

Excellent piece of work. Its amazing how much a little texture really brings an otherwise everyday shot to life. This is a fine example of “How its Done” Bravo
Garrett Santos, 7 months ago

The texture is what makes this already good image a great one. So if I understand this correctly…you layered this photo on top of a photo you took of paper in order to create the texture? Please share your secrets…cause I’m jealous.
Shannon Clough, 7 months ago

Beautiful colour, and I love the texture!
Steve Sharp, 3 months ago

I’m a big fan of playing with textures and with this one it appears that you’ve got it cracked! Beautiful evocative shot.
Mohsen Bayramn..., about 9 hours ago

Amazing creativity… awesome work!
Helen Bascom, about 1 hour ago

I always loved this photo. I’m glad to see it up front again.
Kitsmumma in reply to Helen Bascom’s comment, about 1 hour ago

You’re a sweetheart Helen, thank you. I think I wanted to have a clean-out/rearrange but then just couldn’t be bothered, it takes toooo long, if you know what I mean…....yawn!