Looking for a photo technique called draconian?

[markperez]

I am not sure I am spelling that right or even referring to the technique right. What I am looking for is how to do a technique in photoshop that makes a weatherd look on a persons face. I have seen it done on older folks with a lot of wrinkles but I am unsure what the technique is called

[AndrewC]

Search under Andrzej Dragan

[evil4blue]

Andrew pegged it, you're looking for the Dragan technique. Very cool stuff.

Check this out:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/re...ssage=11211451

And this:
http://www.photo.net/photodb/member-...oto_id=2336985

[markperez]

That is what I was looking for! You guys rock

[AndrewC]

You can find some free actions to do it here:

http://www.atncentral.com/download.htm

One word of advice - tread lightly, you'll find that elderly relatives don't always like having another 25 years of life in a smokestack added to their distinguished features.

[dorkn]

Also look up on Fred Miranda for member Lazlo he has it nailed down too and has posted his work flow in the people forum.

[Steelsun]

It's fun to use on non-people also.

I have to find two things I did it on: one an old boat, the other an adobe ruin.

Ended up looking dreary and haunted.

It's basically a real good method of uping contrast and selective dodging and burning.

[markperez]

Thanks everyone. Real good stuff

[CincoJoe]

wow, those are really cool shots.