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23rd of November 2007 (Fri), 11:39
Any CC would be helpful. I have not done much work in B/W/Sepia.

http://www.dykstra.us/images/IMG_3717_bw.jpg
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24th of November 2007 (Sat), 16:03
Ok, over 24 hours not one comment, so I have to ask: Does this photo just suck, not interesting, poor PP/BW conversion or what? I can't learn anything if I don't know. Perhaps I should have posted in the critique forum.
The Ghost of FM
24th of November 2007 (Sat), 16:47
Intriguing picture!

A colored tombstone adorned with a Rebel flag!

The conversion seems a little forced and un-natural...perhaps a bit too contrasty and lacking some film grain. But definitely fixable and worth fixing!

As for the lack of responses around here, I experience the same silent treatment when I post my stuff, ( for the most part), so, don't feel singled out! ;)

Cheers! :)
lecherro
25th of November 2007 (Sun), 13:13
I think this one would be better as B&W. I agree the sepia feels unnatural.
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25th of November 2007 (Sun), 14:17
I think this one would be better as B&W. I agree the sepia feels unnatural.

OK, here are 3 different versions.

1. The original- Just converted the RAW to JPEG and resized.

http://www.dykstra.us/images/IMG_3717_orig.jpg

2. Just a B/W conversion.

http://www.dykstra.us/images/IMG_3717bw.jpg

3. B/W conversion with grain (trying for the older photo look, which is what I tried to do in the original photo posted.)

http://www.dykstra.us/images/IMG_3717_bwg.jpg
The Ghost of FM
25th of November 2007 (Sun), 15:22
Of the 3 redo's, I think I the third one captures the mood best...though the original color one also has real impact!

Cheers!
Aquaman
25th of November 2007 (Sun), 16:34
Intriguing picture!

The conversion seems a little forced and un-natural...perhaps a bit too contrasty and lacking some film grain. But definitely fixable and worth fixing!



I agree, regarding the original post.

Of the three rewoked photos, I actually like #1 the best. The photo did not have a lot of color to begin with, making the rebel battle flag more pronounced. The color also made the photo more contemporary. I thought #3 was a close second.

Composition of the photo was well done, in my opinion.
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25th of November 2007 (Sun), 17:46
Thanks to all, your comments and input are much appreciated.