Mold that developed on the surface of a 35mm color film transparency ruined the original photograph of this waterfowl but inadvertently created an image that is visually attractive in its own right. While this mottled, off-colored result was an accident, some photographers purposely manipulate their original photographic images to make them more artistic. This often is achieved with a color or black-and-white film by exposure techniques, using filters, making changes with chemicals, or applying physical distress to the film's gelatin emulsion.

This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage.

Mold that developed on the surface of a 35mm color film transparency ruined the original photograph of this waterfowl but inadvertently created an image that is visually attractive in its own right. While this result was an accident, some photographers purposely manipulate their original photographic images to make them more artistic. This often is achieved with a color or black-and-white film by exposure techniques, using filters, making changes with chemicals, or applying physical distress to its gelatin emulsion.