having fun with scott kebys book - macro my cat - b+w or RGB

[macro junkie]

hi guys.i have lots of time to waste..been reading scott kelbys book again.I was board so i done these 3 pics..ii would love to hear your views on this good or bad..:)

i like the last one the best

1st one is original
2nd one is black and white using the lightness channel
3rd and 4th one is black and white using the channel mixer

1st orignal - RGB

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2261/2212338194_b38585500a_b.jpg

black and white using the lightness channel

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2028/2212340608_4d681f7ef6_b.jpg

black and white using the channel mixer - pic 1

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2042/2211577433_a8c1102c8a_b.jpg

black and white using the channel - pic 2

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2387/2211580405_918623bb70_b.jpg

[Courierman]

nice kity that EF-S 60 is great lens ,like 3 the best,I can't do any of that with my cat

http://mcc.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/cats/slides/willow2.jpg

[macro junkie]

why not..it would work great on your cat im gueesing?come on..do 1 black and white pic to show me

[macro junkie]

colour correction - This image is the same colour as my cat..not sure why top the pic come out that colour..but this is identical to my cats colour in real life.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2114/2211659663_24feed74c1_b.jpg

[troypiggo]

I think #3 using channel mixer 1 came out the best. #2 lightness channel seems too dark, and #4 channel mixer 2 seems too contrasty.

[racketman]

First one in colour is the best for me - digital B&W seldom really grabs me like a quality B&W print. #4 is best of B&W but then I like contrast.

[GaryT]

I agree with Toby. 100%.

[macro junkie]

First one in colour is the best for me - digital B&W seldom really grabs me like a quality B&W print. #4 is best of B&W but then I like contrast.
me to..i like 4

[dpastern]

Well, I'm not on a calibrated monitor, but #4 looks too dark/contrasty to me. #2 too light, lacking in definition and seems flat. #3 looks the best imho.

Dave

[troypiggo]

Hey Dave, you just copied my answer. :)

I was out your way this morning. Churchill doing a site inspection. Just before lunch went by Queen's Park/Gardens? Whatever the name. There was a little Japanese-type garden in there. Starts with "N". Got my best ever dragonfly shots yet. Will process and post tonight.

[LordV]

Good ones - using flash nearly always results in a warmer tone than that seen in daylight.
Think they would all look a bit better if the face was a bit over to the left in the pics.

Brian V.

[dpastern]

Hey Dave, you just copied my answer. :)

I was out your way this morning. Churchill doing a site inspection. Just before lunch went by Queen's Park/Gardens? Whatever the name. There was a little Japanese-type garden in there. Starts with "N". Got my best ever dragonfly shots yet. Will process and post tonight.

Ah sorry Troy - missed this post (haven't been much on POTN the past few days). We should meet up sometime and I'm looking forward to seeing the DF images. I've been meaning to go down to Queens park for some time, but no car and no public transport on Sundays kills it...cos of my dad's health I usually spend most of Saturday going shopping with him...

Dave

[troypiggo]

Dragonslayer!
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=441329

That little visit was a little random. If I have enough warning, I'll PM you or something.

[dpastern]

Dragonslayer!
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=441329

That little visit was a little random. If I have enough warning, I'll PM you or something.

Sure!

Dave

[crayfish13]

I like #4 the best just because of the strong contrast

[macro junkie]

I like #4 the best just because of the strong contrast
me to :)